Failte Ireland - Ireland Buyers Guide 2018

Rediscover Russborough Business Details Russborough House & Parklands, Blessington, Co.Wicklow,W91W284 T  +353 (0) 45 865 239 E  friedaoconnell@russborough.ie W  www.russborough.ie GPS  53.1417o N, 6,5695 oW Business Contact  Frieda O’Connell Experience Russborough houses one of the most impressive private art collections in Ireland, which may be viewed by taking a private tour of the house. Designed by Richard Castle for the 1st Earl of Milltown in 1742 it is a cherished and renowned part of Ireland’s architectural history. Family Fun Maze, Fairy Trail, Playground & Tree Trail 2km AudioWalking Tour of the Demense English, German and French guides available. Duration  Guided tour 1hr; Audio Tour 45mins Pricing Adults € 12 Senior/Student € 9 Child € 6 Group Bookings Min 20 pax. pre booking essential (open Jan/Feb by request). House tour 1 Hour. Audio Tour 45mins. Tour Operator Rate FIT Rate  Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate  Yes Tour Series  Yes Group bookings/B2B rates Contact  Marian Kelly E  marian@russborough.ie T  +353 (0) 4 865 239 Opening Details & Refreshments 1st Mar to 20th Dec; Mon-Sun. 1000-1800hrs. Full Restaurant on site. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Coach parking available.Wheelchair accessible for main floor, top floor only accessible by stairs. Nearest Accommodation Hub Naas (20mins) Nearest Airport Dublin Airport – 1hr 30mins Experiences Nearby Avon Ri Water Sports (4mins) – www.avonri.com Glendalough (35mins) – www.glendalough.ie The Irish National Stud & Gardens (30mins) – www.irishnationalstud.ie Ireland’s Finest Elizabethan Manor House Business Details Ormond Castle, Castle Street, Carrick on Suir, Co. Tipperary E21 CX59 T  +353 (0) 51 640 787 E  ormondcastle@opw.ie W  www.heritageireland.ie//southeast/ormondcastle GPS  52.3452° N, 7.4070° W Experience A visit to Ormond Castle includes a guided tour which explores its history and the stories of those who lived in this unique building. This is the earliest example of an Elizabethan manor house in Ireland and it was built by Black Tom Butler, 10th Earl of Ormond to showcase his loyalty to the Crown and to highlight his family’s connections with Queen Elizabeth I, through her mother Anne Boleyn. The rooms on the upper floor, particularly the Long Gallery contain elaborate ornate stucco plasterwork. Furnished. The visit also includes a walk through the attic. Guide books available in English, French, German, Italian and Irish. Duration  1hr 15mins Pricing Standard Retail Price Adult € 5.00 Senior € 4.00 Child/Student € 3.00 Max 25 guests per tour. Tour Operator Rate  Yes FIT Rate  Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate  Yes Tour Series Rates  Yes Group bookings/rates Contact  as above E  as above T  as above Opening Details & Refreshment Seasonal site. 30th Mar – 31st Oct 2018. Daily 1000-1800 – last admission at 1715. No dates confirmed for 2019 but is likely to be Easter – Oct Contact  visitorservices@opw.ie. Refreshments 5 min walk into Carrick on Suir. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Due to historic nature of building there is no lift access to the first floor or attic. U18 must be accompanied by an adult. Coach Bay close to site. Nearest Accommodation Hub Carrick on Suir Waterford Other Experiences Nearby Curraghmore House (17mins) – www.curraghmorehouse.ie Mount Congreve Gardens (25mins) – www.mountcongreve.com Waterford Crystal (35mins) – www.waterfordvisitorcentre.com 74