Get free access to nearly 40 heritage sites in Ireland on Wednesday

PSA if you’ve been thinking of visiting any of these sites.

Did you know that on the first Wednesday of every month, you can get free admission into nearly 40 heritage sites all around Ireland? No, we didn’t either, but it’s true. The Office of Public Works (OPW) tweeted to remind people of this monthly deal, something people heading on staycations should make note of.

The Office of Public Works is reminding everyone that July 6th is the first Wednesday of the month & admission is free to a number of heritage sites across the country. Visit https://t.co/GPMA2WEEN1 for details of participating sites near you.#FreeAdmission #FreeFirstWednesday pic.twitter.com/KY4g9EW9jp

— Office of Public Works (@opwireland) July 4, 2022

So what heritage sites in Ireland are free the first Wednesday of every month? We have the full list below, courtesy of the OPW website:

Clare

• Ennis Friary

Cork

• Charles Fort
• Doneraile Court
• Ilnacuillin – Garinish Island

Donegal

• Donegal Castle
• Glebe House and Gallery

Dublin

• Casino Marino
• Farmleigh House and Estate
• Rathfarnham Castle

Galway

• Athenry Castle
• Aughnanure Castle
• Dún Aonghasa
• Portumna Castle and Gardens
• Pearse’s Cottage

Kerry

• Ardfert Cathedral
• Derrynane House
• The Blasket Centre
• Ross Castle

Kildare

• Castletown House and Parklands

Kilkenny

• Jerpoint Abbey

Laois

• Emo Court

Leitrim

• Parke’s Castle

Limerick

• Desmond Castle Adare

Louth

• Old Mellifont Abbey

Mayo

• Céide Fields

Meath

• Battle of the Boyne
• Trim Castle

Roscommon

• Boyle Abbey

Sligo

• Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
• Sligo Abbey

Tipperary

• Cahir Castle
• Ormond Castle
• Roscrea Heritage Centre
• Swiss Cottage

Waterford

• Reginald’s Tower

Wexford

• The John F. Kennedy Arboretum
• Tintern Abbey

Wicklow

• Glendalough Visitor Centre

Free tickets for these heritage sites in Ireland will be on a first come, first serve basis. Online booking is not available. Make sure to get down early to avoid disappointment.

And if you’re not able to make it this Wednesday, bear in mind that this deal is ongoing for the first Wednesday of every month.

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