Priories, friaries, island monastic sites, cathedrals and churches.
If you are travelling on a route along the Wild Atlantic Way, through the western counties of Sligo, Galway, Clare and Kerry, why not connect with our monastic heritage via this network of OPW sites. Join a guided tour with our knowledgeable OPW guides. Hear the stories of the saints and sinners that walked these paths before you and view the wealth of medieval carvings on display within. Search for the additional carved features of knots, inverted heads, griffins, wyverns, and a green man, which can be found on several of these special sites. Extra events, access to some unguided sites as well as guided tours available during Heritage Week.

Guided tours available daily at: Sligo Abbey, Ennis Friary, Scattery Island, Ardfert Cathedral & Skellig Michael.
Special access for Heritage Week to:
Athenry Priory via Athenry Castle
Portumna Priory via Portumna Castle
Ardfert Friary via Ardfert Cathedral

Please Note:
Boat trip with commercial operator required to visit Scattery Island & Skellig Michael.
For trips to Skellig Michael early booking is required & safety video in advance of visit on www.heritageireland.ie

For details of events and free admission days, plan your tour to any or all of these seven fascinating sites here:

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Co. Clare