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POOR weather and sea conditions today made it impossible for Office of Public Works guide staff to travel to Sceilg Mhichíl ahead of the planned reopening on Saturday. As poor sea conditions are forecast for tomorrow, Saturday, 2 July, as well, the re-opening of Sceilg Mhichíl to visitors is postponed […]

KERRY County Council is to receive over €307,000 in additional funding for works in Ballyheigue. The local authority made an application under the Office of Public Works’ Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme for additional funding of €307,910 for the use of rock armour to stabilise the cliff, including […]

ADMISSION charges to all fee-paying open OPW heritage sites, including Ardfert Cathedral, Ross Castle and Derrynane House in Kerry, are being waived for the rest of 2021. It is hoped the measure, announced yesterday by Mr. Patrick O’ Donovan T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works […]

HERE’S some good news if you’re wondering what to do with your kids during the summer holidays. It was announced yesterday by the Minister of State for the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran T.D., that all children under 12 will be admitted for free to […]

IF you’re at a loss for something to do on a Wednesday during the tourist season, then The Office of Public Works (OPW) could come to the rescue. It’s been announced that all OPW managed Heritage Sites will continue the policy of offering  free admission to individuals wishing to visit these sites […]