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 |
Waterford Festival of Food
The annual Waterford Festival of Food will take place in Dungarvan, County Waterford, South East Ireland’s culinary capital on the weekend of April 16th – April 18th 2010. Promising a programme of gastronomic excellence, events include cookery demonstrations by internationally renowned chefs, talks and walks, food art exhibitions, slow food events, children’s events, a picnic in the town’s park, food trails to producers on the ‘Bus Bia’ (Bia meaning Food in the Irish language) and a large farmers’ market with food tastings.
The festival takes place in Dungarvan, a harbour town idyllically situated close to the Comeragh Mountains. This location offers visitors the opportunity to experience Irish Hospitality at its best – enjoy the ‘craic and banter’ with visiting festival revelers and locals alike.
Weekend Hotel accommodation specials available from €110/£99 for 2 night’s bed and breakfast. In the town and surrounding area there is a wide range of top quality accommodation including hotel, guesthouse and bed and breakfasts. Further information available on the www.d499.ie website.
For more information visit the Festival Website.
Lismore Blog
Keep up to date with the Lismore Heritage Town on their blog
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.
