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The short answer is yes!  Let's find out a little more about the O.P.W. Heritage Sites and the Heritage Card. First of all - What is a heritage card? A heritage card allows free entry into all of the paid O.P.W Heritage Sites for one year.

The Kennedy Homestead and farm is the birthplace of John F Kennedy’s Great Grandfather and details the history of many generations of the Kennedy Family. When President Kennedy came to Ireland in 1963 he visited the Family Homestead to meet his cousins. The farm here is still farmed today by the descendants of the Kennedy family. 

Although the Abbey is the main attraction. I personally prefer visiting the Gardens and/or neo-gothic church.   As you exit the Abbey, the neo-gothic church is only a short walk to your left. This walk is along the lake and really makes for some beautiful Connemara scenery. It’s a very peaceful place.   

Cavan, also known as ‘The Lakeside County’, is renowned for having 365 lakes, one for every day of the year, so it would be a pity when visiting not to spend at least a day at one. My friends and I love kayaking and canoeing on Lough Oughter with Cavan Canoe Centre. 

You can travel the world over, but you will always come home, when I do, this is my ‘Perfect Day’ in Cahir. First is first, hit up Cahir Castle, the obvious choice but it is a must. Beautiful and completely in your face, smack bang in the middle of the town, you can’t miss it! 

One of my favourite places to visit in Ireland is the wee city of Kilkenny.The main attraction for tourists is the famous Kilkenny Castle, situated in the centre of the town. On a sunny day the castle grounds are lined with both locals and visitors embracing the “fine weather”. I highly recommend a tour of the castle.

Looking for some ideas on where to bring the mammy for Mother's Day? We've got you covered. We found it hard to narrow down. We actually feel most places on Scratchable Map Ireland are great places to bring your mam. 

Looking for someplace special on your Scratchable Map Ireland to bring a loved one this Valentines?Here are our recommendations.

Maybe funds aren't great after the festive season. Maybe you're keen to get out and about and embrace the winter weather. Here are some magnificent attractions on Scratchable Map Ireland  that won’t cost you a shilling.    

A is for Abbey. Boyle Abbey and Kylemore Abbey are just two of Ireland's magnificent abbeys.  B is for Book. The Book of Kells in Trinity College was written in 800 AD and is Ireland’s most famous medieval manuscript.