Failte Ireland - Ireland Buyers Guide 2018

Hidden Gem in Ireland Ancient East Business Details Jerpoint Park, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny R95 KC2F T  + 353 (0) 86 606 1449 E  info@jerpointpark.com W  www.jerpointpark.com Business Contact  Maeve O’Connell Experience Unearth the history of Jerpoint with a guided heritage tour of the footprints of a deserted 12th Century Medieval Town plus the Tomb Effigy of St. Nicholas (Bishop of Myra). The ruined Church of St. Nicholas at Jerpoint Park is also available to groups to celebrate Mass. Sheep dog Demonstrations are a great way to see man & dog working as one on the family farm. In the Tea Rooms Morning Coffee/Afternoon Tea are served. Flyers in German, French & Dutch are available to visitors to Jerpoint Park. Duration  Approx. 1hr 20mins Pricing Guided Heritage Tour € 10pp Sheep Dog Demonstration € 5pp Tour Operator Rate  Yes FIT Rate  Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate  Yes Tour Series Rates  Yes Group bookings Contact same as above All groups must be pre-booked Opening Details & Refreshment 0900-1700hrs. Daily from Apr-Oct. Out of season available on request. Advance booking is required for all group lunch bookings at the onsite Tea Rooms. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Coach and car parking facilities on site.Wheelchair access to Tea/Rooms & Toilet Facilities. Heritage Site is not wheelchair accessible. Nearest Airport Dublin Airport – 2hrs Nearest Accommodation Hub Kilkenny City (20mins) – www.discoverireland.ie Experiences Nearby Jerpoint Abbey (4mins) – www.heritageireland.ie/ Kells Priory (12mins) – http://www.discoverireland.ie/Arts-Culture-Heritage/ kells-priory/11172 Woodstock Gardens (15mins) – www.woodstock.ie Sheepdog Demonstrations Business Details IrishWorking Sheepdogs, Annamoe Glendalough, Co.Wicklow T  +353 (0) 87 814 1391 E  irishworkingsheepdogs@gmail.com W  www.irishworkingsheepdogs.com GPS  Latitude 53.0316958 Longitude -6.2551708 Business Contact  Michael Crowe Experience This is an authentic and unique sheepdog demonstration for visitors interested in learning about Irish farming life. Delivered by a working farmer/ shepherd who has vast experience of both sheep rearing and breeding sheepdogs. Besides the informative talk visitors also get to experience the sheepdogs in action, through the commands and whistles by Michael (Irish working sheepdogs). Duration  30-45mins Pricing Standard Retail Price Adult € 10 Min 5 Max 80+ guests per demonstration. Tour Operator Rate  Yes FIT Rate  Yes (T&C’S) Ad Hoc Group Rate  Yes Tour Series Rates  Yes Group bookings/rates Contact  as above E  as above T  as above Opening Details & Refreshment Open Daily Year Round, however advance booking is required. Light refreshments & snacks available. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Car & Coach Parking Suitable clothing required if there is a request to engage more in the activity. Nearest Accommodation Hub Laragh Enniskerry Other Experiences Nearby Glendalough National Park – www.glendalough.ie Powerscourt House & Gardens – www.powerscourt.ie Wicklow Gaol – www.wicklowshistoricgaol.ie 70