Lismore Heritage Town
| County: | Co. Waterford |
| Tel: | 058-54975 |
| Fax: | 058-53009 |
| Email: | lismoreheritage@eircom.net |
Spare a thought for the wood-lined Blackwater River which, unlike ourselves, cannot stop to admire the beauty of Lismore and the ducal castle that salutes it from above. Lismore’s history is inextricably linked with the Church, from St. Carthage’s Monastery in the sixth century to the Cathedral named in his honour a thousand years later, a story beguilingly told at the Heritage Centre in the town.
At the centre visitors can stroll through the recently refurbished exhibition gallery and come face to face with the historic figures who shaped Lismore Town through the ages with characters such as Sir Walter Raleigh, Richard Boyle and the Dukes of Devonshire.
Find out about the ancient treasures of Lismore, meet Monks, Vikings and Normans, and see how Lismore evolved through the ages. Learn about Robert Boyle (Boyle’s Law) who was born at Lismore. National Tidy Towns Winner.
General Information
| Address: | Lismore Heritage Centre, The Courthouse, Lismore, Co. Waterford |
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| Telephone; | 058-54975 |
| Fax: | 058-53009 |
| Email: | lismoreheritage@eircom.net |
| Website: | http://www.discoverlismore.com |
| Location: | Lismore Town Centre |
| Season: | All Year |
| Open Times: | Mon-Fri: 09.30-17.30 Sat: 10.00-17.30 (May-Oct) Sun: 12.00-17.30 (May-Oct) |
| Tours: | Duration: 45-90 minutes. No min or max number. Languages: English |
| Booking Contact: | lismoreheritage@eircom.net |
| Manager: | Mary Houlihan |
| Entrance Fees: | Adult: €5.00 / OAP/Student: €4.00 Child: €3.50 / Family: €15.00 |
| Picnic Area: | No |
| Coach Parking: | Yes |
| Group Booking Necessary: | Yes |
| Car Parking: | Yes |
| Disabled Access/Parking: | Yes |
Lismore Blog
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Lismore Family Fun Experience
Lismore Heritage Centre presents the Lismore Family Fun Experience: Plenty of Fun for Families this summer!
Lismore Heritage Centre has earned a great reputation as a centre of entertainment for children over the last number of years particularly with our school tours, science workshops and summer camps. This summer, for the first time ever, we are shedding our school caps and turning our attention to the whole family.
The Lismore Family Fun Experience allows mums, dads and kids big and small to explore Lismore in a hugely fun and interactive way. With tricky clues to solve and questions to answer as well as flowers, trees and bugs to hunt everyone will have to roll up their sleeves and work together. The Family Fun Experience is part nature trail, part treasure hunt and a total boredom buster for those long summer days.
Even better; getting the whole family involved needed cost a fortune because our brand new Family Fun Experience is available now at the special introductory price of just €10.00.
Family Fun packs can be picked up from the Heritage Centre at any time. Go on- have a great family day out!
Lismore Heritage Centre is open from 9.30am-17.30pm on weekdays, 11.00am-17.00pm Saturdays and 12.00pm-17.00pm on Sundays. If you would like any further information please call 058-54975.
Great Day Out at Lismore
Is your group or club planning an outing? Enjoy a “Great Day Out” in Lismore
Visit Lismore Heritage Centre and stroll through Lismore Castle Gardens and Castle Arts before dining at Lismore House Hotel- all as part of our “Great Day Out” offer.
Exclusively open to groups of twenty or more this package guarantees exceptional value to your members at just €28.00 per person. Best of all, the Heritage Centre will help to make all your arrangements, organising an itinerary especially tailored to your group’s needs.
Many groups have already enjoyed “Great Days Out” to Lismore. The ease of planning and the close proximity of all the attractions have made the package extremely popular; not to mention the charms of the picturesque heritage town itself.
For bookings or enquiries please call Alice on 058-54975, email adonoghue(at)lismoreheritage.ie or visit www.discoverlismore.com.
Schools
Available from Lismore Heritage CentrePrimary school programme: Students can enjoy a day’s activities. Tour includesnature trail looking at flora and fauna of Irish woodlands, historic walking tour,puppet making and a new science exhibition room where experiments are carriedout with students. A designated ‘Discover Primary Science’ centre, directly linkedwith primary school curriculum.Secondary school programme: New science programme, including workshopslinked with school curriculum. Details available from centre.
Conference & Incentive
Situated in the beautiful picturesque village of Adare, Co. Limerick, this venue may be available for receptions. Please check for availability. All special functions include a tour of the Historical Exhibition. The Desmond Room at Adare Heritage Centre is open from 09.00–18.00 all year with on site catering, caters for up to 100 cocktail style. Contact info(at)adareheritagecentre.ie for further details.
