This beautiful parkland amenity is located in Moate town and is directly accessible from the Old Rail Trail Greenway. Dún na Sí celebrates Ireland’s millennia old rural heritage while preserving natural biodiversity for the future. Embark on an immersive journey through the history of farming in Ireland as you travel back in time in the Heritage Park to experience recreations of rural life. Experience the great outdoors in the Amenity Park with picnic and playground facilities, biodiverse trails, a turlough (disappearing lake), and the local wildlife of the nature reserve.
Follow the Heritage Trail through the stone monuments of prehistoric farmers, to the medieval ringfort farmstead, up to the farmhouse, fisherman’s cottage, and blacksmith’s forge of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Encounter traditional farm animals and experience the celebration of Irish culture in the Teach Ceoil, or trace your Westmeath roots in the Genealogy Centre. Embrace the great outdoors and observe local wildlife in the Amenity Park with biodiverse trails, a turlough, and picnic and playground facilities.
Address: Dún na Sí Amenity & Heritage Park, Moate, Westmeath T: +353 (0)90 648 1183 E: info@dunnasi.ie W: http://www.dunnasi.ie/