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A man holding an owl. 1
A close-up of an owl's face with large eyes and a yellow beak. 2
A close-up of an owl with detailed feather patterns and a yellow beak. 3
A bird perched on a branch. 4
An owl perched on a wooden post with a clear sky and clouds in the background. 5
By The Irish National Heritage Park
Free cancellation available
Price is $63 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
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Overview

    • Discover the history of falconry, dating back 4,000 years
    • See some of the fiercest and fastest predators on the planet
    • Learn about the bond of trust between the person and the animal
    • Meet Jim O’Connor, whose knowledge and anecdotes will make you an expert
    • Explore the Falconry Centre on the Hill of Carrig

Activity location

    • Wexford
    • Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Irish national Heritage Park, Ferrycarrig, Wexford, Y35 X313, Ireland | The Irish National Heritage Park Visitor Centre
    • Newtown, County Wexford, Ireland

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Wexford: Birds of Prey Experience and Heritage Park Entry"

  • Earn $1.89
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00AM
Price details
$63.13 x 1 Adult$63.13
Total
Price is $63.13

Wexford: Birds of Prey Group Experience and Park Entry"

  • English

Group bookings

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00AM
Price details
$573.92 x 1 Traveler$573.92
Total
Price is $573.92

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Historical insights into falconry, learn about our amazing array of birds with our resident falconer with photo opportunities holding different birds.
  • Inclusions
    Insights into the the Extraordinary world of Falconry and interaction with birds of prey.
  • Inclusions
    Park entrance is incluced
  • Inclusions
    Join us on an exciting 9,000-year journey and see Irish history brought to life, over 35 acres of native woodland, marsh and shoreline.
  • Inclusions
    Scheduled tours throughtout the day.
  • Inclusions
    Free Parking on site.
  • Exclusions
    Food not included.
  • Exclusions
    Travel fees not included.

What you can expect

  • Visit the Falconry Centre, home to some of the fiercest and fastest predators on the planet, as well as the cutest owls and dazzling McCaws. Learn about the ancient art of falconry, which dates back 4,000 years to Mesopotamia and Western Mongolia.

    Discover how hunting with birds of prey still depends on the bond of trust between the person and the bird. Hear about the earliest reference to falconry in Ireland, which relates to a 7th-century King of Tara, who is described as having ‘da seabhac selga’, or two hunting hawks.

    Meet Jim O’Connor, whose knowledge, enthusiasm, and anecdotes will make you an expert yourself before you leave.

Location

Activity location

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    • Wexford
    • Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Irish national Heritage Park, Ferrycarrig, Wexford, Y35 X313, Ireland | The Irish National Heritage Park Visitor Centre
    • Newtown, County Wexford, Ireland
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    • Irish national Heritage Park, Ferrycarrig, Wexford, Y35 X313, Ireland | The Irish National Heritage Park Visitor Centre
    • Newtown, County Wexford, Ireland