Written answers
Wednesday, 12 April 2017
Department of Public Expenditure and Reform
Heritage Centres Data
Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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240. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of visitors to each heritage centre in 2015 and 2016, in tabular form; the revenue collected in each centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18425/17]
Seán Canney (Galway East, Independent)
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The Office of Public Works maintains a Guided visitor service at 70 sites nationally on either a fulltime or seasonal basis. The counted visitor numbers recorded in 2015 in respect of all these sites are listed on the attached tables together with details of the admission/heritage card/publication and other sales income earned.
The corresponding data in respect of 2016 is being audited currently and is not yet available. Once the necessary information is collated and is to hand, it will be forwarded to the Deputy.
Income & Admissions 2015
| Site Name | TOTAL Sales Income* | Total Counted Admissions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altamont | €1,974.00 | 58,435 | Free entry site but charge for pre-booked groups |
| Aras | €0.00 | 4,343 | Free entry site |
| Ardfert Cathedral | €12,368.50 | 7,802 | |
| Athenry Castle | €16,151.51 | 10,848 | |
| Aughnanure Castle | €3,538.33 | 36,929 | No admission charges while works |
| Ballyhack Castle | €121.50 | 2,613 | Free entry site |
| Barryscourt Castle | €0.00 | 0 | Site closed for works |
| Battle of the Boyne/Oldbridge Estate | €91,237.00 | 58,053 | |
| Blasket Centre | €112,413.45 | 48,261 | |
| Boyle Abbey | €15,302.05 | 6,919 | |
| Bru na Boinne | €110,758.98 | 44,705 | |
| Newgrange | €699,264.51 | 150,125 | |
| Knowth | €245,401.00 | 69,057 | |
| Cahir Castle | €137,560.96 | 68,532 | |
| Carrowmore | €96,511.00 | 37,566 | |
| Casino Marino and Parklands | €13,890.75 | 18,141 | Admission charges to House only |
| Castletown House | €74,989.12 | 297,691 | Admission charges to House only |
| Céide Fields | €75,198.40 | 32,821 | |
| Charles Fort | €218,193.30 | 86,849 | |
| Clonmacnoise | €744,159.60 | 157,660 | |
| Corlea Trackway | €414.20 | 5,331 | Free entry site |
Table ctg
| Site Name | TOTAL Sales Income* | Total Counted Admissions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derrynane House | €68,298.50 | 26,961 | |
| Desmond Castle | €21,982.45 | 9,493 | |
| Desmond Hall | €316.50 | 11,150 | Free entry site |
| Donegal Castle | €117,043.70 | 47,136 | |
| Dublin Castle | €1,315,916.00 | 231,178 | |
| Dún Aonghasa | €289,755.50 | 120,104 | |
| Dungarvan Castle | €690.50 | 17,280 | Free entry site |
| Dunmore Cave | €90,111.00 | 43,767 | |
| Emo Court | €17,472.51 | 13,244 | |
| Ennis Friary | €26,909.00 | 11,377 | |
| Farmleigh Estate | €0.00 | 410,076 | Free entry site |
| Ferns Castle | €838.20 | 9,440 | Free entry site |
| Gallarus | €0.00 | 51,816 | Charge by Independent operator for entry to private visitor centre |
| Garinish Island | €181,868.30 | 58,557 | |
| Glebe House & Gallery | €11,119.48 | 23,085 | Gallery Free, Charge to house only |
| Glendalough | €240,237.72 | 79,182 | |
| Grianan an Aileach | €0.00 | 107,968 | Free, unguided site; footfall counter data only |
| Hill of Tara | €21,578.50 | 159,686 | Admission fees during season only, footfall counter in off season |
| J F K Memorial Park & Arboretum | €135,905.50 | 96,910 | |
| Jerpoint Abbey | €78,296.80 | 23,442 | |
| Kilkenny Castle | €1,075,695.90 | 282,588 | |
| Kilmacurragh Gardens | €0.00 | 67,083 | Free entry site |
| Kilmainham Gaol | €1,035,470.88 | 326,635 | Reduction in admission charges due to works |
| Listowel | €0.00 | 8,110 | Free entry site |
| Loughcrew | €0.00 | 14,416 | Free entry site |
| Main Guard | €438.50 | 7,951 | Free entry site |
| Maynooth Castle | €525.50 | 21,843 | Free entry site |
| Mellifont Abbey | €14,672.09 | 12,493 |
| Site Name | TOTAL Sales Income* | Total Counted Admissions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Botanic Gardens | €172,858.88 | 553,348 | Free entry site, charge for carparking and pre-booked groups |
| Newmills Corn and Flax Mills | €284.11 | 4,173 | |
| Ormond Castle | €0.00 | 0 | Closed for works |
| Parke's Castle | €29,468.80 | 16,620 | Reduction in admission charges due to works |
| Pearse Museum | €3,231.10 | 35,418 | Free entry site |
| Pearse's Cottage | €11,688.20 | 8,946 | |
| Phoenix Park V. Centre | €3,637.57 | 141,582 | Free entry site |
| Portumna Castle | €26,020.01 | 14,237 | |
| Rathfarnham Castle | €2,740.50 | 3,737 | |
| Reginald's Tower | €60,228.50 | 30,818 | Site closed until Oct 2015 |
| Reginald's Tower -French Church | €0.00 | 3,212 | Free entry site |
| Rock of Cashel | €1,300,369.14 | 300,749 | |
| Roscrea Heritage | €6,434.40 | 25,715 | |
| Ross Castle | €111,943.24 | 95,785 | |
| Scattery Island | €453.00 | 1,750 | Free entry site |
| Skellig Michael | €0.00 | 12,560 | Free entry site |
| Sligo Abbey | €29,959.90 | 15,592 | |
| St. Audoen's Church | €2,118.00 | 33,092 | Free entry site |
| St. Mary’s Abbey | €0.00 | 0 | Free entry site / Closed in 2015 |
| St. Mary's, Gowran | €187.00 | 2,634 | Free entry site |
| Swiss Cottage | €50,321.30 | 24,146 | |
| Tintern Abbey | €32,138.50 | 15,227 | |
| Trim Castle | €165,555.75 | 86,972 | |
| Heritage Card sales Head Office | €25,367.00 | 0 | |
| €9,449,596.09 | 4,921,965 |
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