Manorhamilton
Manorhamilton Castle & Visitors Centre
Castle St Co. Leitrim, Ireland
near to cottage looks good for afternoon stroll. Pub and small
town . Along N16
Visitor Information
Manorhamilton Castle and Heritage Centre is open throughout the year to the
general public and organised tours. On display is a permanent exhibition including
artefacts from the 17th century, replica period costumes & furniture, a Castle model
and other interesting items & information.
A tour of the recently restored Castle ruins and grounds can be taken – conducted
by an experienced guide. The colourful story of the Castle, it’s inhabitants and the
local area will be recounted in the course of this informative and enjoyable tour.
Please Note: All visits must be arranged in advance.
contact: Mr. Tony Daly
Phone: +353 (0)86 2502 593
Email: manorhamiltoncastle@gmail.com
Manorhamilton itself is a quaint town with local supermarket, small shops with all that
you need. Plenty pubs and cafes open for lunch and dinner.
Glencar Waterfall
Well signposted from main roads
Glencar Waterfall is 50ft high and is situated in Glencar Lough, 11km west of
Manorhamilton and served as an inspiration to William Butler Yeats. It is very
impressive after rain and can be view from a lovely wooded walk. There are more
waterfalls visible from the road although none is quite as romantic as this one. It has
good access from the car park. Toilets were clean and well stocked. Beautiful paved
walk up to waterfall. Also start of another walking trail from here.
Parke's Castle on lough Gill
http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/north-west/parkescastle/
A restored plantation castle of the early 17th century, picturesquely situated on the shores of
Lough Gill, once the home of Robert Parke and his family. The Courtyard grounds contain
evidence of an earlier 16th century Tower House structure once owned by Sir Brian O'Rourke
who subsequently was executed at Tyburn, London in 1591. The Castle has been restored using
Irish oak and traditional craftsmanship. Access for visitors with disabilities to ground floor.
Location: On the Sligo-Dromahair Road (R286), 11 km from Sligo Town or 7 km from Dromahair
Guided Tours: run throughout the day Maximum No: 25
Duration: 40 Minutes
Leaflet/Guide book: English, Irish, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Seasonal Events: Please check in advance using contact details listed above
Photography / Video allowed: Not allowed in the interior of the Castle but allowed on grounds
(non commercial). Permission required for commercial photography
Contact Details
Address: Fivemile Bourne, Co. Leitrim
Telephone No: +353-71-9164149
Opening Hours
30th March - 18th Sept: Daily 10.00 - 18.00
Last admission 45 minutes before closing
Average Length of Visit: 1 Hour
Admission Fees
E Adult: €3.00
Sen/Group: €2.00
Child/Student: €1.00
Family: €8.00
Exhibitions, toilets and toilet for visitors with disabilities, public car / coach park close to the site.
Restaurant/Tearooms: Open during the high season
Well worth a visit the guides are knowledgeable in not only the castle but of local traditions and
customs. Great 15 minute video presentation of the megalithic graves and sites around Lietrim
Wild Rose Water bus runs from here into Sligo although information re times etc difficult to find.
It’s worth asking the captain what times they run before going round castle if you want to do both
Wild Rose Waterbus
Location:
Telephone:
Website:
Five Mile Bourne, Dromahair Co.Leitrim
+353 (0)71 916 4266
+353 (0)71 916 4266 FREE | +353 (0)87 259
8869
+353 (0)87 259 8869 FREE
http://www.roseofinnisfree.com
http://www.roseofinnisfree.com/index.php/sailings
The Wild Rose Waterbus operates on one of the most beautiful and scenic lakes in
Ireland, Lough Gill. This majestic all-weather craft travels between historic Parke’s
Castle on the shores of Lough Gill into the centre of Sligo town. En route the Wild
Rose takes in the famous "Isle of Innisfree". During the trip the skipper, George
McGoldrick will recite tales of folklore, history and poetry associated with Ireland's
most famous son, W.B. Yeats.
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View the Isle of Innisfree on board the waterbus
Live recital of poetry and commentary on local history
Daily sailings
We operate daily Cruises from Parke's Castle
12:30pm & **4:15pm
*Easter to October, weather & numbers permitting.
** 4:15pm changes to 3:30pm during high season
(11am, 1.3Opm, & 5pm ON DEMAND)
The Rose of Innisfree Tourboat operates on the picturesque Lough Gill, in counties Sligo &
Leitrim, Ireland. Experience some of the most spectacular scenery, spoken so fondly of by
the poet W.B.Yeats. All from the comfort of this 72 seating magnificent vessel. Commentary
on board. Full bar facilities available.
*Limited Services November to Easter
Phone to confirm Sligo Times and Off
Season
Cavan Leitrim Railway
http://www.cavanandleitrim.com/
The Cavan and Leitrim Railway
Station House
Station Road
Dromod
Leitirm
Ireland
Off N4 and next to the train station Dromod
A variety of Narrow Gauge Trains, Buses, Planes, Fire Engines and Artillery, housed
in a small museum that was established in 1993, is run entirely by volunteers. Trains
run every weekend and Mondays. The museum is located beside the Irish Rail
station in Dromod on the grounds of the old Cavan and Leitrim Railway yard.
Today 0.4 kilometers has been restored and remains preserved after its closure in
1959. Following the closure, all which remained in Dromod was the Station House,
the engine shed and water tower. Today they have been restored and are been
preserved. One of the original locos (no. 2) and one of the original carriages are
preserved and on display at the Ulster Folk Park and Transport Museum, Cultra and
No. 3 "Lady Edith" is in the United States at the New Jersey Museum of
Transportation.
We are open all year round. It is important to note our museum is primarily outdoors,
therefore tours are subject to weather conditions. As it is run by volunteers its worth
a phone call to make sure they are open
Contact us by Phone on (00353) 071-9638599
Opening Hours
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Office Open
Open All year
10AM-5PM
1PM-5PM
10AM-5PM
Tues-Fri (NO Tours!)
Admissions
Adult
Children (Under 16)
€ 8.00
€ 5.00
Email: dromod@eircom.net
Carrick-on-Shannon Co.Leitrim
Moon River
Location:
Telephone:
Fax:
Website:
The Quayside, Carrick-on-Shannon Co.Leitrim
+353 (0)71 962 1777
+353 (0)71 962 1777 FREE
+353 (0)86 261 0010
http://www.moon-river.net
Details:
Located in picturesque Carrick-on-Shannon, the Moon River offers the ultimate experience to the
visitor travelling on the Shannon. Even the temperamental Irish weather is kept at bay by the
totally enclosed viewing lounge. This 1 hour round trip on the Shannon is one of the most
pleasant ways of spending your time in Leitrim. Dedicated and fully trained crew will tend to your
every requirement. An entertaining pilot will talk you through your trip on the Moon River
explaining points of interest and folklore of the area while you relax and enjoy the scenery, coffee
(or something a little stronger) and a snack.
For our day trip times please contact us. The all year round Saturday night sailing boards at
11.30pm.
Nice town with plenty to see and places to eat for lunch or dinner.
Leitrim Design House
Location:
E-mail:
Website:
The Dock, St Georges Terrace,
info@leitrimdesignhouse.ie
http://www.intoleitrim.com
Details:
Recommended by the Craft Council of Ireland as one of the leading craft and design
outlets in the country, this unique centre of excellence is housed in The Dock, a
beautiful 19th century Courthouse building, located in the heart of Carrick-onShannon. Representing over 250 artists working in ceramics, glass, paper, wood,
textiles, metal and jewellery, the Leitrim Design House offers its visitors the very best
in design, contemporary craft and visual art. Explore the creative landscape of
County Leitrim, travel “Into Leitrim” with us on our virtual craft trail and discover a
treasure of artistic talent
The Leitrim Design House
The Dock Arts Centre
St. George’s Terrace
Carrick-on-Shannon
Co. Leitrim
Leitrim Design House is a not-for-profit organization committed to supporting the
development and success of designer/makers and artists working in the creative
arts. Contemporary jewelry, ceramics, glass, textiles, limited edition prints, paintings
sculpture and contemporary fashion, workshops, events and commissions.
Considered one of the landmark tourist attractions in County Leitrim and attracts
substantial visitor numbers into Carrick-on- Shannon. The building is wheelchair
accessible and has an internal elevator.
NB open Tues to Sat only
The Dock
Location:
Telephone:
E-mail:
Website:
George's Terrarce,
+353 (0)71 965 0828
+353 (0)71 965 0828 FREE
http://www.thedock.ie
Details:
The Dock is housed in the beautiful 19th Century former Courthouse building,
overlooking the majestic river Shannon, which has been wonderfully restored into
Leitrim's first integrated centre for the arts.
The Dock houses a 100+ seat performance space, three art galleries, artists’ studios,
an arts education room and it is home to The Leitrim Design House. The Centre
offers something for everyone, from performances and exhibitions, to classes and
workshops. The Café offers a range of speciality coffees and snacks. It is a place
where art is made, where people can come to reflect or meet others, where bands
might rehearse, a place for new and challenging projects to happen and a place of
entertainment where people have fun!
On visiting we were disappointed by the amount of art they had. They
tried to make the most of what they had. Good coffee shop and toilet
facilities made up for lack of art work.
Lough MacNean Sculpture Trail,
Winding its way through the lakes and woodlands of counties Fermanagh, Leitrim
and Cavan you may find the Lough MacNean Sculpture Trail
Located on a 40 mile circular trail which can be driven. No maps seems to exist
(2014) although people at local attractions seem to remember some of them being
put in and where they are located.. A site from 2000 can be useful.
http://www.coillte.ie/aboutcoillte/community/community_partnerships/connaught/glenf
arne_demesne_co_leitrim/
Usually positioned by the water it is home to the works of eleven commissioned
artists. Along the 40-mile long circular trail are dispersed 14 works of art including
'Homage to the Lough' by Newtownards artist Ned Jackson Smyth. Made in 2000 it
is steeped in history, it consists of abstract steel shapes based on ancient
arrowheads, encapsulating the moods of the nearby lough from peaceful to
tempestuous.
At the centre is an oak-carved boat in tribute to the early settlers of the region,
surrounded by a limestone path - a memorial to the roads built by local victims of the
famine. Other works include 'Salmon Leap' by Betty Newman-Maguire, a riverside
wood sculpture made with local children capturing the kinetic energy of leaping
salmon, and 'Monument' by Niall Walsh, an obelisk constructed from local trees.
The work that perhaps best sums up the cross-community reconciliation ethos of the
Sculpture Trail is 'Imagine' by Louise Walsh. Designed with the help of
schoolchildren from both sides of the religious divide, the work consists of three
standing stones, each one with a carved circular hole. The holes line up to give a
framed view of an island out in the lake and during mid-summer the sun sets directly
within the circle, symbolising harmony and voicing hope for the future. All together
the sculptures enhance the experience of an already stunning natural setting for
those who walk and fish along the lakes and woodland.
A stop by the water in Belcoo and Glenfarme you will defiantly see some of the
sculptures.
Castle Coole (national trust)
Easily found by the postcode. County Fermanagh BT74 6JY
Explore this beautifully maintained neo-classical stately home and landscaped gardens.
If you are looking for stately grandeur then Castle Coole is a rare treat. Surrounded by its
stunning landscape park on the edge of Enniskillen, this majestic 18th century home of the
Earls of Belmore, designed by James Wyatt, was created to impress. The surrounding
wooded landscape park sloping down to Lough Coole is ideal for long walks.
• One of Ireland's greatest neo-classical houses
• Exquisitely awe-inspiring beauty with rich decoration, furnishings and furniture
• Sumptuous Regency interior includes State Bedroom prepared for George IV
• Unusual servant's tunnel
• Historic landscape park, ideal for family walks
• Musical events held in the Great Hall and gardens throughout the year
Visitor facilities –
Historic house: Park: Shop: Refreshments: Guided tours: Suitable for picnics: Country walk:
Programme of events: Access for visitors with disability: Facilities for families: Learning:
Dogs welcome on leads in grounds/garden only: Available for functions.
Last tour 1 hour before closing.
Tea Room & Shop Open as per House and close at 5:30pm.
About £5 can do house and or gardens
Arigna Mining Experience
Location:
Telephone:
Website:
Arigna Co.Roscommon
+353 (0)71 964 6466
+353 (0)71 964 6466
http://www.arignaminingexperience.ie/
Well worth a visit. Good facilities including toilets and coffee shop. Tours run all day
at 30 minute intervals.
Tours given by people who actually worked in the mines.
Ireland's First Coal Mining Museum –. In the hill country of North Roscommon,
Arigna is situated in a picturesque valley with breathtaking scenery and an unspoiled
landscape. Mining was carried out in Arigna for 400 years until 1990 when the mines
finally closed. Walk underground on a guided tour lasting 45 minutes, through what
was the last working mine in Arigna and see how the coal was mined. Take a
journey through a part of our national history which you have only ever been able to
read about until now. . Lighting and sound effects in the mine, add to
the authenticity of the underground experience. School Tours and Group Bookings
catered for.
Opening Times:
Open 7 Days a Week 10 - 5pm
The exhibition also explains the concepts and operation of different renewable
energy systems. Some of these systems can then be viewed in operation in the
Energy Centre Building and on the nearby wind farms. It explores its impact on the
local community, through a photo gallery & displays. The Renewable Energy
Demonstrations can be viewed on site in the Centre, while the wind farms can be
seen on the nearby Kilronan Mountains
Marble Arch Caves
Location:
E-mail:
Marlbank, Florencecourt, Enniskillen Co.Fermanagh
mac@fermanagh.gov.uk
Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark
43 Marlbank Road
Legnabrocky
Florencecourt
County Fermanagh
Northern Ireland BT92 1EW
The Marble Arch Caves European Geopark is host to one of Europe's finest
showcaves allowing visitors to explore a fascinating, natural underworld of rivers,
waterfalls, winding passages and lofty chambers.
Lively and informative guided tours past a bewildering variety of cave formations –
stalactites glisten above stream ways and chambers while fragile mineral veils and
cascades of creamy calcite coat walls and spread as shimmering terraces across
rock strewn floors. Spectacular walkways allow easy access while powerful lighting
reveals the stunning beauty and grandeur of the caves. Electrically powered boats
glide through huge caverns carrying visitors along a subterranean river.
Tours last for 75 minutes and are suitable for people of average fitness. Comfortable
walking shoes and a warm sweater are recommended.
The caves have good parking, a souvenir shop, restaurant, exhibition area, an audiovisual theatre and are located in a National Nature Reserve. Education Services
are available for schools and colleges.
Contact Telephone Number: + 44 (0)28 663 48855
+ 44 (0)28 663
48855 FREE
Opening Times
Month
From
To
March 16th - June
10:00 am
4:30* pm
July - August
10:00 am
5:00* pm
September
10:00 am
4:30* pm
* Starting time for last tour. Please note: It is advisable to telephone the caves prior
to departure to ensure that you can be accommodated especially after heavy rain.
Booking and advance information is available by telephone from 9 a.m. daily
Employees very happy to discuss other local sights and local knowledge of the area.
The Model, home of the Niland Collection Sligo
The Model, home of The Niland Collection, is one of Ireland’s leading contemporary arts
centres. Built in 1862 as a Model School, the present building has been extended twice. The
first extension was in 2000 when it was completely refurbished and extended by McCullough
Mulvin Architects. The building was redeveloped again by architects Sheridan Woods in
2010, whose extension to The Model has increased the building by a third in size to create a
world-class visitor centre. The building boasts a restaurant and coffee dock, a bookshop, a
wonderful gallery circuit, a purpose built performance space, and a suite of impressive artist
studios on the top floor with enviable views of Sligo town and County.
This award-winning building is home to the impressive Niland Collection of art, one of the
most notable collections in Ireland and featuring works by John and Jack B. Yeats, Estella
Solomons, Paul Henry and Louis Le LeBrocquy among others.
The Model's acclaimed contemporary art programme features several major exhibitions of
noted national and international contemporary artists. The Model is known for experimental,
urgent programming, including projects that have critically tackled issues of war and
contemporary religion (Signals in the Dark: Art in the Shadow of War and Medium Religion)
as well as projects that question the role of art and artists today (Reverse Pedagogy). The
Model develops projects in collaboration with artists, and is itself a site of artistic production
with artist/musician commissions and a full-time artist residency.
Previous artists in The Model’s exhibitions have included Paul Chan, Anri Sala, Harun
Farocki, Omer Fast, VALIE EXPORT, Gregor Schneider, Kendell Geers, Johan Grimonprez,
Dorothy Cross, Andy Warhol, Gerard Byrne, Patrick Hall, Sean McSweeny, Mark Orange,
Runa Islam, John Shinnors, Camille Souter, William Kentridge, Patti Smith and Barrie
Cooke. The Model also hosts international artists, writers and musicians in its residency
programme, recently including Boris Groys, Mark Garry and Jaki Irivine.
The Model has a vibrant music programme which includes an eclectic mix of contemporary
and classical music. The Model develops music projects that respond to the exhibition
programme, while also producing The Sligo New Music Festival and supporting The Sligo
Festival of Baroque Music.
The Model’s international film programme is presented in partnership with The Sligo Film
Society.
Integral to all aspects of the Model’s programme is an extensive offering of educational
opportunities for children and adults, including the ground breaking Young Model
programme.
The Model has a policy of environmental sustainability which includes the use of recycled
materials and a regime of energy saving initiatives.
Opening Hours
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Tuesday - Saturday 10am to 5.30pm
Sunday 12noon - 5pm
Closed Mondays
Getting to The Model
By Car: Coming from Dublin/Galway follow the N4 onto the Sligo ring road and through
several sets of traffic lights until you cross a bridge. Take the right turn to cross the bridge
onto Markievicz Rd, (signposted for the Town Centre) Follow the one-way system, taking a
left onto Connaghton Road. Continue straight up the hill and pull into the car park on your
right hand side once you see The Model building. This is a metered daily rate car park and
costs €2.50 for the day.
Admission to all exhibitions is free
Belleek Pottery Visitors Centre
Opening Hours
JAN-FEB: Weekdays 9am-5.30pm
(closed Sat & Sun)
MAR-JUN: Weekdays 9am-5.30pm
(Sat: 10am-5.30pm; Sun: 2pm-5.30pm)
JUL-SEPT: Weekdays 9am-6pm
Contact Details
3 Main Street
Belleek
Co Fermanagh
BT93 3FY
(Sat: 10am-6pm; Sun: 12.00pm-5.30pm)
OCT-DEC: Weekdays 9am-5.30pm
(Sat: 10am-5.30pm; Sun: 12.00pm-5.00pm)
Website:
www.belleek.ie
Email:
visitorcentre@belleek.ie
Tel: (028) 6865 8501
Alt: (028) 6865 9300
Belleek Pottery Tour
Our guided tour takes approximately 30 minutes and covers all of the production areas
offering our guests the possibility of meeting and chatting with our craftspeople something that we encourage. Great tour well worth a morning or afternoon out north of
the border.
Belleek Tea Room
Our Tearoom is just to the right as you enter the Centre. The upper mezzanine
overlooks the tranquil River Erne as it flows to meet the Atlantic Ocean. As our guest in
Belleek, all of your food will be served on Belleek tableware.