Dún na Sí Amenity & Heritage Park, County Westmeath, offers a multitude of amenities. Pronounced "Doon na Shee", its name means "fort of the fairies".
Tour the Heritage Trail and Vintage Museum. Explore reconstructed historical sites depicting life in Ireland. See the Hedge School, the Forge, a dolmen monument, ring fort and stone circle. Enjoy the Pet Farm, walking trails, Fairy Island, native Irish woodland, turlough (lake), sculptures, playgrounds and tea rooms. Trace your Westmeath roots in the Genealogy Centre.
View the Scéal Exhibition in the Comhaltas Teach Cheoil. Here classes are given in all forms of Irish Culture, including traditional music, set dancing, sean-nós dancing, céilí dancing, singing and the Irish language.
You will find a whole day of fantastic activities in store for visitors of all ages so come and see for yourself!
Dún na Si Amenity & Heritage Park is a not-for-profit organisation.
- Seisún at Dún na Sí Amenity & Heritage Park
Family funSeisún at Dún na Sí Amenity & Heritage Park Experience this unique showcase of great Irish Traditional Music, Song, Dance and Storytelling performances this summer in Moate.
- Wood Workshop: Spoon Carving
History and heritageWood Workshop: Spoon Carving Wood Workshop - Spoon Carving. Join Seán to craft your very own wooden spoon, a memorable experience at Dún na Sí Amenity and Heritage Park.
- Free Heritage Week Event at Dún Na Sí Heritage Park
Family funFree Heritage Week Event at Dún Na Sí Heritage Park Enter the Heritage Park free of charge on Monday 19 August to celebrate Heritage Week. The Irish Heritage Craft Co Op will also be on site on the day demonstrating the craft of basket weaving.
- Hunting in a Vanishing Lake
Family funHunting in a Vanishing Lake Celebrate Wild Child Day: Hunting in the Vanishing Lake. Bring your bug jars, wildflower guides, or just yourself for a scavenger hunt and walk in Dún na Sí's turlough!
- A fun day out for all ages exploring Irish heritage, nature walks, a petting farm, your genealogy and more.
- Irish culture, language, music, singing and dancing are offered at the Comhaltas Teach Cheoil.