Top Things to do in Ireland’s Ancient East
10 Visitor Centers in Ireland’s Ancient East That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Ireland’s Ancient East, Ireland including Oriel Centre, Waterford Tourist Office, Derryglad Folk & Heritage Museum, Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, Fethard Horse Country Experience, The Coomarkane Visitor Centre, Visit Carlingford, Knights & Conquests Heritage Centre, Blessington Tourist Office, Clonakilty Blackpudding Visitor Centre.
Restaurants in Ireland’s Ancient East
1. Oriel Centre
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
2. Waterford Tourist Office
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
3. Derryglad Folk & Heritage Museum
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5.0 based on 332 reviews
Open May-Oct incl : No trip to the midlands is complete without a visit to the Derryglad Folk & Heritage Museum, which is hidden in South Roscommon in a land of lakes and rivers. The collection deals with Farm & Folk life in Ireland from the 18th century to the recent past. The museum is privately owned and run by the Finneran Family and houses a unique 25 year collection of over ,7500 items includes horse-drawn machinery restored to the original working order, tradesmans tools and buttermaking equipment, laundry memorabilia, old and rare washing machines, 1930’s old-style thatched bar & grocery, old-style sheep shears, radios, gramophones , shop dockets and bill-heads, sports display McCormacks photography room where the contents include dark rooms finishing r D & P line, B & W colour processors. as well as much, much more. its an ideal destination for school tours, ICA Guilds, Ladies Clubs, Farming Groups, Vintage Clubs, Historical Societies, families,
Reviewed By astokes610 - Dublin, Ireland
Vert enjoyable experience at this museum. Everything so well preserved and presented you can see the owners have so much love and appreciation for the past. Was lovely to speak to the owner and hear how he has been collecting for the past 40 years. A great trip down memory lane.
4. Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre
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5.0 based on 100 reviews
Reviewed By S6820GKcarolinec
I can not recommend this place highly enough!! i just happened to be passing today it was a gorgeous day corlea is on my doorstep but I never made the time, maybe it took a pandemic to realise the treasures within our own locality..2000 yrs ago or thereabouts our ancestors laid a trackway ...across a bog ..luckily the bog preserved it .. and through a lot of ingenuity we can go and see it 2000 yrs later...how cool and amazing..I want to thank our guide Noel ..its an absolute privilege to be in the company of someone who is so passionate about our history and immense gratitude to all who worked to preserve this treasure...????
5. Fethard Horse Country Experience
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5.0 based on 52 reviews
Explore the story of the horse and its role in Irish culture over 2000 years. Located in the heart of the Golden Vale, the Fethard Horse Country Experience offers visitors the opportunity to discover the rich culture and heritage of the region. Part of Ireland’s Ancient East, this interactive experience examines the relationship between the people, the land itself and the horse revealing how they are all inextricably linked. Spread out over two floors within C17th Tholsel building the interactive nature of the exhibition makes it an enjoyable and informative experience for all ages. The entire building is Wheelchair Accessible.
Reviewed By jimhU7999GF - Waterford, Ireland
I shall return as soon as I can. I found that it was well worth a visit. My thanks to the staff for their efforts.
6. The Coomarkane Visitor Centre
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
The Coomarkane Visitor Centre is set in the heart of a spectacular valley with a looped walk,close to Glengarriff Nature Reserve. We are the official passport stamping station for the Adrigole to Glengarriff section of the Beara-Briefne Way, Ireland's longest walk way. On site we have a cafe and gift shop, glamping facilities and tourist information.
Reviewed By Caitri0na
I discovered Coomarkane in March 2018 with my partner and daughter, and we fell in love with it so much that we came back again this Easter. I cannot describe how special this spot is. Audrey and Les's homestead and visitors centre is nestled away in the heart of a breathtaking valley just 5k from Glengariff next to a river. Their cabins are the perfect place to spend a few days - as a base for walkers and hikers wanting to explore the Beara Way, for couples seeking peace and quiet or for families with young children hoping to escape and be immersed in the sounds of nature. We woke to the sounds of lambs and birdsong each morning and were treated with freshly laid eggs for breakfast each day which we cooked up in a little outdoor kitchen next to our cabin. We spent the evenings sat around our campfire watching the moon rise and reading until dusk. It really is the most perfect spot for people who love being outdoors in nature. There are multiple walking and hiking trails on their doorstep for those who like hill walking, and Glengariff town is just a 10 minute drive through a beautiful forest reserve away where you'll find plenty of restaurants, swimming spots and activities for kids. Audrey and Les are incredibly warm and friendly hosts and were so kind to us and our daughter Nina throughout both our stays. We hope to get back down for a trip every year! .
7. Visit Carlingford
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
We create packages to suit the needs of every individual to make their stay as enjoyable as possible. From Accommodation, Activities and Meal deals. People will know what to expect before coming, what we have to offer in this beautiful Village and ways of booking their stay. Packages include; Family Packages Golf Breaks Couple Retreats Hen & Stag Groups Corporate Days
Reviewed By 377sarkak - Dublin, Ireland
Lovely little but busy town. With lots of pubs and few little shops around. Nice for walk around the piers and visit the castle. Parking available. Nice little beach and very pretty views.
8. Knights & Conquests Heritage Centre
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5.0 based on 66 reviews
A Heritage & Visitor Centre adjacent to Ireland's tallest Norman Motte in Granard, Co. Longford. An interactive Norman-themed exhibtion for all ages to enjoy.
Reviewed By kategO3410NG - Oldcastle, Ireland
Really enjoyed my visit to knights and conquests Granard with my 16year old daughter Bartle our tour guide was excellent very informative and funny kept myself and the teen engaged from start to finish looking forward to returning when the expansion is ready for visitors cannot recommend it enough .
9. Blessington Tourist Office
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Blessington Tourist Office provides comprehensive information on what to do and places of interest to visit in Co. Wicklow and surrounding areas.
10. Clonakilty Blackpudding Visitor Centre
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Clonakilty Blackpudding make Ireland’s favourite black pudding, using a secret recipe that dates back to the late 1800’s and remains the same to this day. Take this opportunity to visit us and discover the story of how Clonakilty Blackpudding came to be by taking a self-guided and interactive audio tour around the visitor centre in our purpose-built facility.
Reviewed By BillyBloo
This was a really nice surprise stop on a Sunday morning in Clonakilty. It's a really nice but short tour through the history of the company. Done very nicely. The samples and tea at the end were lovely and Pauline was the nicest woman ever and full of excellent local information! It's great to see a visitor centre for such an iconic Irish product. Really enjoyed the entire experience!
