Heritage Trails Ireland

Founded in 1795, the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin are a living collection of science and beauty — linking Ireland’s botanical history with today’s conservation mission.

What is Heritage Trails Ireland?

Step into Ireland’s living history with Heritage Trails Ireland — a bilingual audio series that transforms the OPW’s Heritage Card Trail into an immersive storytelling journey.

Each 20-minute episode brings listeners to one of Ireland’s iconic heritage sites — from Dublin Castle and the Custom House to the National Botanic Gardens and Farmleigh House — weaving together architecture, memory, and the spirit of place.

Narrated in a calm, factual tone and underscored by AIVA’s ambient heritage soundscapes, the series blends storytelling with practical visitor guidance. Every episode connects to real-world destinations through QR-linked maps and heritage-trails.ie, encouraging audiences to explore, visit, and experience Ireland’s cultural landmarks for themselves.

Heritage Trails Ireland supports the goals of Heritage Ireland, Fáilte Ireland, Creative Ireland, and the Heritage Council — promoting digital interpretation, sustainability, and regional tourism.

Discover Ireland’s stories of power, nature, and renewal — and see how history lives on beneath every footprint.