OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS

OPW Heritage Services – caring for the nation’s past.

Office of Public Works is responsible for Ireland’s most important heritage sites ranging from the Rock of Cashel in County Tipperary to Skellig Michael on a small island off the coast of Kerry to Dublin Castle in the capital city.

Our team of dedicate experts looks after the buildings, landscapes and collections entrusted to us to make them available to over 8 million visitors each year to learn from and enjoy.

From ancient monuments to monastic hideaways, imposing castles to revolutionary battlegrounds, Ireland’s heritage has something to offer everyone. Follow in the footsteps of thousands of voyagers on a journey into Ireland’s epic past.

Bring your group to visit one of our historic places for an amazing day out. If you are the co-ordinator of a public groups or a representative of the travel trade with independent visitor or clients interested in group travel our staff can present memorable experiences at over 70 historic attractions in Ireland’s Ancient East, Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, Dublin and along the Wild Atlantic Way. We are well equipped to cater to the MICE market too, with excellent facilities in impressive surroundings.

Our guides excel in customer service and storytelling that will enthral and engross your clients, while at the same time offer a unique insight into Ireland’s iconic heritage.

We have lots of great benefits exclusively available to groups. Take advantage of reduced admission rates, skip the queues for fast track admission, enjoy bespoke guided tours and much more.

Join our public groups/ travel trade mailing list and keep up to date with all the fantastic experiences we offer.

If you’ve already decided on the right experiences for your particular group, contact the site directly for booking details. Contact details for each site can be found at https://heritageireland.ie/visit/