Clonmacnoise part of ‘Local Link to the Past’ initiative for Heritage Week

Clonmacnoise is set to included in the ‘Local Link to the Past’ initiative this Heritage Week (August 16 to 24).

Under the scheme, visitors to Clonmacnoise will enjoy free admission when they show a complimentary pass given to then by the bus driver this Heritage Week.

This is the second year that the OPW and the Department of Transport have collaborated on this exciting initiative and supports a shared goal between the OPW, the Department of Transport, and TFI to encourage sustainable travel while offering greater access to the richness of Ireland’s heritage.

The TFI Local Link Service is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan, a major national transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority, with the aim of increasing connectivity and a sustainable method of travel, particularly for people living outside major cities and towns.

Speaking about the initiative, Minister of State for the Office of Public Works, Kevin “Boxer” Moran, said:

“The OPW is delighted to collaborate with Transport for Ireland’s Local Link Network in support of Heritage Week this August. Our partnership aims to highlight the Local Link service, and we are delighted to extend this initiative and include more sites so visitors across the country can avail of this fantastic service.

We are fortunate to have such iconic sites in rural Ireland on the Local Link network – including Clonmacnoise, Donegal Castle, Sligo Abbey, Charles Fort Military Fortress, and Kilkenny Castle so I am encouraging everyone to avail of this magnificent service and get out to visit your local heritage site.”

This initiative forms part of a wider programme of events at OPW Heritage Sites during Heritage Week. With over 100 events on offer, visit heritageireland.ie for the full schedule of events.