Southeast Ireland

Heritage ireland sites[3]

heritage ireland sites[3]
 

These sites are maintained by the Office of Public Works OPW and the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. A heritage card, which is valid for a year costs: adult €21, senior citizen €16, student €8, family €55.

The Heritage Sites in the south east are:

County Carlow

heritage ireland sites[3]
 

County Kilkenny

heritage ireland sites[3]
Dunmore Caves
Dunmore, Co. Kilkenny
056 7767726
€2.90 Adult, €1.30 Child.
9:30-17:00 (15:00 Nov-Feb, 18:00 Mid Jun-Mid Sept)
10km from Kilkenny, off the N78

The show cave is incredibly well developed and is a wonder to walk around.

heritage ireland sites[3]
Jerpoint Abbey
Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny
056 7724623
€2.90 Adult, €1.30 Child
10:00-17:00 (18:00 June-Sept, 16:00 Nov-Feb)
2.5km west of Thomastown (N9)

Built in the 12th Century. It is Ireland's finest Cistercian monastic ruin with a magnificantly sculptured cloister arcade. Includes visitor and exhibition centre

heritage ireland sites[3]
Kilkenny Castle
The Parade, Kilkenny
056 7704100
€6.00 Adult, €2.50 Child, Family €14.00
Open daily, 09.30-17.30

This stunning Norman Castle, which is the dominant feature in the city, is its principal attraction. Its huge forested gardens are beautiful to walk during the day.

heritage ireland sites[3]
St. Mary's Church
Gowran, Co. Kilkenny
056 7726894
28th May - 16th Sept: Daily 9.30 - 18.00

A 13th century church.

heritage ireland sites[3]
 

County Waterford

heritage ireland sites[3]
 

County Wexford