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Learn about the Irish Folklore at Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park. Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park is an enchanted place. Long before the Park became “a Park”, a Lone Bush (Hawthorn) grew where the theme gardens now are. In Irish folklore, these Lone Bushes are the meeting places of the Fairies. The fairies are believed to be the Tuatha de Danann, one of the first tribes to arrive in Ireland, they were magical and secretive people.
When warrior tribes like the Milesians began to arrive in Ireland the Tuatha de Danann were defeated in battle but would not be forced to leave. They loved Ireland so much they decided to use their magic to shrink themselves and live underground. The tunnels which you can see are believed to travel all over the country to different fairy villages. Each fairy village is marked by a single hawthorn tree or Lone Bush located nearby.
The fairies are a secretive people who are blamed by the local Irish for many things which they cannot explain. As a result, the fairies like to be left alone and it is considered bad luck to disturb a fairy bower or a Lone Bush. But, they do love children and if you treat them well they may just grant you a wish at their fairy tree or Lone Bush.
In Lullymore, our Lone Bush still stands there right beside our Fairy Bower (Village). It’s the one with the stones around it in the garden so make sure to make a wish and remember no money, love and keep it a secret until it comes true.
When you visit the village make sure and be quiet as you approach because you just might catch a glimpse of a fairy.
I booked the Halloween experience for my family of four. I made a mistake with the dates in the tickets and the guys at Lullymore were just so accommodating! They let me move the booking and saved the day.
Sarah KWhat a fantastic show Lullymore put on every year. Really enjoyed it as did my 11 and 14 year old. Cafe is lovely and the outside seating area comes with 2 inquisitive geese! The best thing about Lullymore more is the staff.
Jeanette GGreat day out with the kids. The staff are fantastic and you are met at the gates in your car by a weird and wonderful witch. The Terror Train is the highlight for kids and Adults alike.
Liam RGood spot reasonable entry fee and nice family day out.Didn't eat there but the restaurant was very busy so must be ok to eat in .The place is spotless and its great to see no litter plenty of bins around.
Mel HThis is a superb location with a wide range of fun and informative aspects - learn about bogs and peat, ancient Irish heritage, Irish Christian heritage, the 1798 Rebellion, the Famine and much, much more.
Dermot MWWe were greeted by Ray for our short visit to this attraction. The site tells an important part of Irish history and includes practical demonstrations of peat cutting and the history of the industry.
Malcolm TCame here with my 5 year old for her friends birthday party. Couldn't fault the service, we told them the child's name upon entry and that was that. The staff were so friendly and good with the kids.
Alex CA huge thank you to the staff at Lullymore, and a special thank to Myra,Kevin and Marie.We had our school tour with you yesterday and you all looked after us so well. The children and a fantastic day.
Fiona D Lullymore, Rathangan,
Co. Kildare, R51 E036
Open seven days a week
until the end of September.