Reginald’s Tower in Waterford is offering free admission today as part of Heritage Week 2024.
Originally a site of a Viking fort, the stone tower has been in continuous use for over 800 years and served various functions under English monarchs.
Visitors can explore the tower, see remains of a 19th-century prison cell, artefacts from Waterford’s Viking history, and the sword of the Chief Constable.
The tower also houses a branch of the Waterford Museum of Treasures focusing on the town’s Viking heritage.
Other sites offering free admission include
- Cahir Castle
- Cahir Swiss Cottage
- Carrick-on-Suir Ormond Castle
- Carrowmore
- Céide Fields
- Custom House Visitor Centre
- Garinish Island
- Glendalough Visitor Centre
- Kilkenny Castle
- Parkes Castle Sligo
- Rathfarnham Castle
National Heritage Week dates back to 2005 and has grown into a successful programme of nearly 2,200 events which take place during the last week of August each year.
https://www.heritageweek.ie/event-listings
