They are responsible for Ireland’s most important heritage sites. Iconic sites ranging from the Rock of Cashel in Tipperary to Skellig Michael on a small island off the Kerry coast, are just some of the stunning 780 heritage sites in their care.
Their team of dedicated experts look after the buildings, landscapes and collections entrusted to them and make them available to over 12 million visitors each year to learn from and enjoy. Every day we work to make Ireland proud of the fabric of its history.
Guided tour
Constructed in the early thirteenth century on the site of a Viking settlement, Dublin Castle served for centuries as the headquarters of English, and later British, administration in Ireland. In 1922, following Ireland’s independence, Dublin Castle was handed over to the new Irish government. It is now a major government complex and a key tourist attraction.
SCHEDULE: Daily
CLOSURES: 01/01, 25-27/12
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Must be pre-booked
Guided Tours take approximately 70 minutes and include a visit to the State Rooms, Viking Excavation and the Chapel Royal.
