The 10 Best Visitor Centers in Province of Leinster, Province of Leinster

May 19, 2022 Flossie Demartino

Discover the best top things to do in Province of Leinster, Ireland including Oriel Centre, Derryglad Folk & Heritage Museum, Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, Round Tower Visitor Centre, Visit Carlingford, Knights & Conquests Heritage Centre, Blessington Tourist Office, Dublin Tourism Centre, Athlone Castle Visitor Centre, Tourist Information Office (Shee Alms House).
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1. Oriel Centre

Oriel Park Dundalk Gaol Carrickmacross Road Oriel Centre Dundalk Gaol, Dundalk Ireland +353 42 932 8887 http://www.orielcentre.ie
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Oriel Centre

2. Derryglad Folk & Heritage Museum

Derryglad, Curraghboy, Athlone N37 W1K8 Ireland +353 90 648 8192 [email protected] http://www.derrygladfolkmuseum.com
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5.0 based on 332 reviews

Derryglad Folk & Heritage Museum

Open May-Oct incl : No trip to the midlands is complete without a visit to the Derryglad Folk & Heritage Museum, which is hidden in South Roscommon in a land of lakes and rivers. The collection deals with Farm & Folk life in Ireland from the 18th century to the recent past. The museum is privately owned and run by the Finneran Family and houses a unique 25 year collection of over ,7500 items includes horse-drawn machinery restored to the original working order, tradesmans tools and buttermaking equipment, laundry memorabilia, old and rare washing machines, 1930’s old-style thatched bar & grocery, old-style sheep shears, radios, gramophones , shop dockets and bill-heads, sports display McCormacks photography room where the contents include dark rooms finishing r D & P line, B & W colour processors. as well as much, much more. its an ideal destina­tion for school tours, ICA Guilds, Ladies Clubs, Farming Groups, Vintage Clubs, Historical So­cieties, families,

Reviewed By astokes610 - Dublin, Ireland

Vert enjoyable experience at this museum. Everything so well preserved and presented you can see the owners have so much love and appreciation for the past. Was lovely to speak to the owner and hear how he has been collecting for the past 40 years. A great trip down memory lane.

3. Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre

Corlea Trackway Centre Longford, Keenagh Ireland +353 43 332 2386 [email protected] http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/midlands-eastcoast/corleatrackwayvisitorcentre/
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5.0 based on 100 reviews

Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre

Reviewed By S6820GKcarolinec

I can not recommend this place highly enough!! i just happened to be passing today it was a gorgeous day corlea is on my doorstep but I never made the time, maybe it took a pandemic to realise the treasures within our own locality..2000 yrs ago or thereabouts our ancestors laid a trackway ...across a bog ..luckily the bog preserved it .. and through a lot of ingenuity we can go and see it 2000 yrs later...how cool and amazing..I want to thank our guide Noel ..its an absolute privilege to be in the company of someone who is so passionate about our history and immense gratitude to all who worked to preserve this treasure...????

4. Round Tower Visitor Centre

Clondalkin Ireland +353 1 555 4648 [email protected] http://www.dublinsoutdoors.ie/round-tower-clondalkin-village
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Round Tower Visitor Centre

Reviewed By NeilT626 - Westport, Ireland

This place is a little gem...we were staying in a nearby hotel on a Dublin mini-break. One morning it was very wet, and we wanted to find a fun indoor activity for our young children to enjoy. This place ticked all the right boxes! Clondalkin Round Tower is an incredible museum experience, and totally interactive for all ages. Full credit to the local council (South Dublin) for developing this quality facility. However, I read another TripAdvisor review which I thought was totally unfair with their allusions toward 'The Happy Pear' Café outside the entrance. I completely understand that the quality and scope of such visitor attraction's in the current climate requires commercial support, and if the 'Happy Pear' were happy to oblige to support this attraction then that's fine with me! 'The Happy Pear' is a great little café, with a strong (and fun emphasis!) on healthy and wholesome food which is not a bad thing! Around the base of the tower (it's not possible to climb up inside the tower), is an attractively laid-out garden and terrace area. I imagine that on a warm summer's day the café spills out on the terrace creating a lovely ambience. Overall a fantastic fun morning out for our young family. We will be back to visit. Nb. I noticed there were two TripAdvisor pages for this attraction: is it possible for the owners to merge it into one page? It will help your review scores. Thank you.

5. Visit Carlingford

Market Street Station House, Carlingford Ireland +353 87 957 6989 [email protected] http://visitcarlingford.com
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Visit Carlingford

We create packages to suit the needs of every individual to make their stay as enjoyable as possible. From Accommodation, Activities and Meal deals. People will know what to expect before coming, what we have to offer in this beautiful Village and ways of booking their stay. Packages include; Family Packages Golf Breaks Couple Retreats Hen & Stag Groups Corporate Days

Reviewed By 377sarkak - Dublin, Ireland

Lovely little but busy town. With lots of pubs and few little shops around. Nice for walk around the piers and visit the castle. Parking available. Nice little beach and very pretty views.

6. Knights & Conquests Heritage Centre

Dublin Street, Granard N39 DE06 Ireland +353 86 700 6715 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/KnightsConquests/
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5.0 based on 66 reviews

Knights & Conquests Heritage Centre

A Heritage & Visitor Centre adjacent to Ireland's tallest Norman Motte in Granard, Co. Longford. An interactive Norman-themed exhibtion for all ages to enjoy.

Reviewed By kategO3410NG - Oldcastle, Ireland

Really enjoyed my visit to knights and conquests Granard with my 16year old daughter Bartle our tour guide was excellent very informative and funny kept myself and the teen engaged from start to finish looking forward to returning when the expansion is ready for visitors cannot recommend it enough .

7. Blessington Tourist Office

Unit 7 Newtown Square, Blessington Ireland +353 45 865 850 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Blessington Tourist Office

Blessington Tourist Office provides comprehensive information on what to do and places of interest to visit in Co. Wicklow and surrounding areas.

8. Dublin Tourism Centre

Suffolk St, Dublin 2 Ireland +353 1 605 7700 https://www.ireland.com/
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4.5 based on 77 reviews

Dublin Tourism Centre

Need some tourism ideas? These people will tell you what you need to know.

9. Athlone Castle Visitor Centre

Athlone Castle Castle Street, Athlone N37 A6D7 Ireland +353 90 644 2130 [email protected] http://www.athlonecastle.ie
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4.5 based on 771 reviews

Athlone Castle Visitor Centre

Athlone Castle Visitor Centre is situated in the heart of the Midlands, on the west bank of the river Shannon adjacent to St Peter and Pauls Church and the Luan Gallery. It was reopened in November 2012 following extensive renovations. The 13th century Norman castle now boasts 8 new exhibition spaces that tell the story of the castle, Athlone town, its people and the surrounding area. The spaces have been designed to be very interactive visitor's are encouraged to get hands on and engage with the rooms as they move through them. First built in the 12th century as a timber fort, Athlone Castle evolved into a bold, defensive building. Its most significant architectural features, such as the keep, have now been harnessed to act as a dramatic backdrop to its diverse and fascinating story. The newly designed exhibition spaces pursue both a chronological and thematic sequence combining hands-on and fun experiences such as games and dress-up activities. Learn about the rich history of Athlone from pre-historic settlement right through to the modern town. Athlone was the setting for many battles down through the centuries. The most famous is the siege of Athlone in 1690 and 1691. The story of the siege and the fighting that was ongoing is brought to life at Athlone Castle through illustrations by renowned illustrator Victor Ambrus. During a spectacular 360 degree audio visual presentation, a re-enactment of the siege of Athlone is experienced. Bold sculptural forms help to convey human figures and historical milestones. 3D maps, audio-visual installations and original artifacts combine to bring the stories and characters of Athlone to life. The newest addition to the visitor centre is the display dedicated to the memory of Athlone's famous son, John Count McCormack. Here the world-renowned tenor is honored with artefacts from both his social life and musical career. At Athlone Castle you can sit down and enjoy some refreshments in the cafe area located in the reception. There is seating for 16 with extra seating outside. Visitors can also avail of audio-guides in English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Chinese. The Failte Ireland tourist office is also located in the castle courtyard. Take the opportunity to visit our sister property Luan Gallery, located just across the road. It is a modern art gallery that showcases local and national artists in a modern impressive gallery overlooking the river Shannon. Athlone hosts a number of fairs and festivals throughout the year that offer fun-filled activities for all. If you are looking for somewhere central to travel with a lot to offer, from museums and galleries to shopping, then come to Athlone, the heart of the Midlands. This renovated tourist attraction is the perfect stop off point in the heart of the Lakeland's Region of Ireland enroute to the beautiful Wild Atlantic Way and along the exciting and culturally interesting route of Ireland's Ancient East. Athlone Castle Visitor Centre is waiting for you to explore, engage and enjoy!

Reviewed By 983richiem

Please ignore the people complaining that this place is too modern. What Athlone Castle has done is build a very well laid out, informative, and easy to follow exhibition that shows original pieces and tells the storied history of the castle and surrounding area. It's easy to access and get around (my father is 71 with limited mobility) and we had no issues at all. The displays are well laid out and informative without bombarding you with unnecessary information. I would highly recommend a visit.

10. Tourist Information Office (Shee Alms House)

Rose Inn Street, Kilkenny Ireland +353 56 775 1500 [email protected] http://www.discoverireland.ie/Activities-Adventure/kilkenny-tourist-office/48314
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4.5 based on 162 reviews

Tourist Information Office (Shee Alms House)

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