An Taisce, The National Trust for Ireland
The Tailors Hall Tel : (01) 4541786
Back Lane Fax: (01) 4533255
Dublin 8. Email: info@antaisce.org
Republic of Ireland Web: www.antaisce.org
CO. CLARE
Burren, Co Clare
38 acres of this unique landscape held as an area of botanical and general scientific interest. Open by appointment for research.
CO. CORK
Kanturk Castle, Kanturk Co. Cork
A ruined Elizabethan great house of the McDonagh
McCarthy Mor acquired by the National Trust in 1900 (the
first acquisition in Ireland) and now owned by An Taisce.
It contains interesting renaissance features and is
surrounded by symbolic plantings of Irish and English
oaks. Open all year. Entry Free
CO. DONEGAL
Crocnafarragh, Co. Donegal
6,500 acres of mountainous landscape acquired by An
Taisce in the 1960’s. One of the landscapes least affected by human activity in Ireland, it forms part of the Glenveagh National Park. Information from the National Park Centre, Glenveagh. Open all year. Entry fee to the National Park
Rough Island & Gull Islands Co. Donegal
These islands are nature reserves in Mulroy Bay and
contain breeding colonies of birds. Open by appointment
for research.
DUBLIN CITY AND COUNTY
Booterstown Marsh Nature Reserve,
Booterstown Co. Dublin
Beside Booterstown Dart Station
Tel: 01 454 1786
Open: all year
A salt water/ fresh water marsh on the south shore of
the Dublin Bay Special Protection Area for Birds. It is important for plant and birdlife. A good place for bird watching which can be carried out from the Dart Station carpark and platform as well as from the Rock Road. The surface of the marsh is not open except by appointment.
No Entry Fee.
The Grove Nature Reserve, Morehampton Road, Dublin 4.
Tel: 01 454 1786
Regular Open Days. Otherwise by Appointment.
A half acre wildlife garden in the heart of Dublin’s south city. Managed as an education resource and as a demonstration garden on urban wildlife management.
Entry Free, Donation to Management Costs.
The Old Courthouse Howth, Co Dublin
Near the Dart Station opp. the harbour
Tel: 01 454 1786.
Open: all year round. By appointment.
An early 19th century, village Court House on the sea front, in this picturesque fishing village. It is used for a variety of community based activities. Entry Free, except on special occasions.
The Tailors Guildhall, Back Lane Dublin 8
The last surviving guildhall in Dublin rebuilt in 1706 on medieval (C.14th Century) foundations in the Queen Anne style. It is one of the most historic structures in the city and has played host to many of the important figures of Irish history. It is in the heart of the old city close to Dublin Castle and the medieval Cathedrals. The national headquarters of An Taisce since 1980. Open all year. By appointment. Tel 01 4541786. Office Hours, Entry Free, except on special occasions.
CO. GALWAY
The Crane, Gort Co. Galway
Open: by appointment
A cut stone weigh house situated in the market place in Gort heritage town.
CO. MAYO
Owenniny Bog Iron Flush, Near
Bellacorick, Co Mayo.
One of the largest Iron Flush in Europe it has a unique micro flora and fauna. Open by appointment for research.
CO. MEATH
Boyne Navigation, Between Drogheda
and Navan Co Meath
An early disused narrow canal navigation with interesting locks and bridges, running alongside the river Boyne. Sections of the tow path are being restored along the Battle of the Boyne site and near the ancient megalithic tombs of Bru na Boyne. Open all year. Entry Free.
CO. OFFALY
Mongan Bog, Near Clonmacnoise,
Co Offaly
One of the last remaining midland raised bogs of international importance for its flora and fauna. Open by appointment for research.
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