Free Entry to Irish Heritage Sites – Every First Wednesday of the Month

A great opportunity for Brazilian students living in Ireland

If you’re a student in Ireland, especially one balancing studies and budget, this is a fantastic way to explore the country’s cultural and historical landmarks without spending a cent. On the first Wednesday of every month, many Heritage Ireland sites open their doors for free.

There’s no need to book online—entry is offered on a first come, first served basis, so plan to arrive early.

Whether you’re in Dublin, Cork, Galway, or further afield, there are dozens of participating sites worth visiting. Here are just some of them, with links for more details:

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Highlights by County

(Click to learn more about each site)

Clare

• Ennis Friary
  

Cork

• Charles Fort
  
• Ilnacullin – Garinish Island
  

Donegal

• Donegal Castle
  
• Glebe House and Gallery
  

Dublin

• Casino Marino
  
• Farmleigh House
  
• Rathfarnham Castle
  
• Custom House Visitor Centre
  

Galway

• Athenry Castle
  
• Aughnanure Castle
  
• Dún Aonghasa
  
• Pearse’s Cottage
  
• Portumna Castle
  

Kerry

• Ardfert Cathedral
  
• Derrynane House
  
• Blasket Centre
  
• Ross Castle
  

Kildare / Kilkenny / Laois / Leitrim

• Jerpoint Abbey
  
• Parke’s Castle
  

Limerick / Louth / Mayo / Meath / Roscommon

• Adare Castle
  
• Old Mellifont Abbey
  
• Céide Fields
  
• Battle of the Boyne
  
• Trim Castle
  
• Boyle Abbey
  

Sligo

• Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
  
• Sligo Abbey
  

Tipperary

• Cahir Castle
  
• Ormond Castle
  
• Roscrea Castle & Damer House
  
• The Swiss Cottage
  

Waterford / Wexford / Wicklow

• Reginald’s Tower
  
• John F. Kennedy Arboretum
  
• Tintern Abbey
  
• Glendalough Monastic Site
  

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For the full list of participating locations, visit heritageireland.ie.