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Welcome to Dún na Sí Amenity & Heritage Park
Travel through time and experience a unique outdoor adventure exploring tradition, heritage, nature, and activity! Meet the ancient Irish warrior Lugh, explore the roots of Irish music, or journey through the past and discover how rural communities lived throughout time – all in a visit to Dún na Sí Amenity & Heritage Park!
Dún na Sí (pronounced Doon na Shee) translates from Irish as “the fort of the fairies”. It is named after the local folklore that some lone hawthorn bushes (often known as fairy bushes) once marked the presence of a ‘fairy fort’ which previously existed in our Heritage Park. Located in the heart of Ireland at the Gateway between Ireland’s Ancient East and Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, our beautiful award-winning Heritage Park is easily accessible for visits from all over Ireland. We are located in Moate, Co. Westmeath; just 75 minutes from Dublin and an hour from Galway.
Reviews from Trip Advisor
A Hidden Midlands Gem
This is a fantastic "adventure" for adults and children. An excellently well laid out, informative, kinesthetic HERITAGE Park. On the same site is the free AMENITY Park, with a lovely nature trail, playgrounds for young and older children, picnic tables etc. The turlough is a particularly interesting feature. Last but by no means least is the spacious and clean cafe with treats. The cheesecake was my choice and it didn't disappoint. Delicious. The cafe is staffed by lovely friendly, neatly dressed young people. Toilets at the cafe were also very clean. Well done all.
Rose G —Jul 2025
Great place to visit
Great place to visit lots to see and do. Brilliant for families and people of all ages. Lovely cafe, delicious food, great coffee and very accommodating for children's food. Very helpful staff. Visited on Mother's day. Mother's admission free.
CRUISER 32763175653 —Mar 2025
A delightful park and gardens
Probably the nicest park we have been to in Ireland !! Highly recommend for families, great space and lots of exhibits to see.Do pay the small fee €7 ppl for over 65 think there is a family rate too, you fee helps maintain the grounds and exhibits.Children young and old will enjoy, They have a lovely cafe there with wheelchair ramps and toilets
Mary H —Aug 2024
Heritage Park Map
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