1. The Chester Beatty Library. Located at the back of Dublin Castle this
fascinating museum hosts the Oriental collection of Sir Alfred Chester Beatty,
whose life-size statue greets you at the door and can be touched, ideal for the visually
impaired. The museum has a lift which is large enough for any wheelchair.
The buttons feature Braille and the lift speaks in English and Irish.
See full description here
2. The National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin.
Wheelchair users are catered for to enjoy the Irish and global art as wheelchairs are
available to borrow and the doors are accessible. The gallery itself is free
admittance but a special exhibition has a charge, which is reduced for seniors and
people with disabilities.
The large lift between floors does not have Braille on the buttons but the numbers on them are
raised and the lift speaks the floors. As some galleries are separated by a higher
or lower level with just a few steps, small wheelchair lifts have been installed
as you see in my photo.
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3. The Medieval Mile Museum in Kilkenny. Showing the history of the city and its people, from
early kings to William Marshall, onwards to the present. This museum is
housed in St. Mary's Church and makes great use of the restored building, with an added
floor, a lift and restrooms, all in the building.
The entire museum is accessible, and the wheelchair accessible restroom has a pull cord
to the floor in case someone falls and needs help.
See full description here
4. The Ulster Museum in Belfast.
The Museum occupies five floors and has lifts to all, with some displays that sweep
up through the whole building and others that are on themed floors. Among many interesting
objects are a cannon from a Spanish Armada shipwreck, a skeleton of an Edmontosaurus
dinosaur and a stuffed champion Irish wolfhound. There is also an accessible café.
See full description here
5. The National Museum of Archaeology in Dublin. This imposing museum
contains treasures from archaeology, from Stone Age to the Vikings. Look for displays of Bronze Age weaponry,
Celtic gold and bronze, the famous bog bodies, Christian artefacts and more.
Public transport can get you to Kildare Street or disabled parking is available locally with display of a wheelchair
badge. The accessible restrooms are on the ground floor – currently there is no lift to access the first floor.
I'm delighted that guests can borrow wheelchairs to get around, and there are tactile exhibits which are ideal
for visually impaired people. The staff will be happy to guide visitors to these items.
See full description here
6. I recommend a cosy café we found in Kilkenny's Medieval Mile streets. The Fig Tree Café is near the new
museum in St Mary's Church. We noticed an accessible door on our visit, and seating reserved for seniors downstairs,
while reading glasses and large print menus were available. This thoughtful hospitality would make seniors feel
at home and appreciated, while younger clients would probably enjoy the view from the upstairs windows.
See full description here
7. Collins Barracks in Dublin, otherwise titled the Decorative Arts and History Museum. There are large
lifts to every floor and accessible restrooms, plus a café. There is a lot of space to move around everywhere and
the barracks have been adapted to be very wheelchair friendly. At the back of the barracks across
the car park is the home of Erskine Childer's ship Asgard, also accessible.
See full description here
8. One very nice place is Billy's
Tea Shop in the village of Ballyhale. This is a co-operative venture started by the villagers and the
local Council, to provide employment and a social centre. Up to then, the village had been losing all
its retail outlets and pubs.
With locals in mind, the cottage venue was restored and made suitable for anyone needing an accessible
venue. One morning a week is given over to seniors who can meet and chat. The prices are very reasonable
as this is a not for profit venture. Baking is done on the spot and servings are hearty.
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9. The Donkey Sanctuary in County Cork. Ill-treated or neglected donkeys can find a safe home here,
and pairs of donkeys are available for adoption to suitable homes. The Sanctuary also
runs free courses in donkey care.
The carpark is marked out with spaces for disability parking. Around the centre is level
or fitted with ramps and hand rails. Presently there is no café but there is a
coffee machine and snacks. Plenty of benches are provided and some were dedicated by donkey lovers.
This is ideal for someone with a visual or hearing impairment.
See full description here
10. The Dunbrody, a recreated famine emigrant ship. She sits by the quays in New Ross, Co. Wexford.
Dunbrody has a lift to make her accessible below decks. The staff are very helpful and
are happy to put the lift to use. This is suitable for three or four people or one
wheelchair and one or two people. On board, visitors can handle the parts of the ship
and furnishings similar to those used by emigrants. Actors will tell their stories and
explain the lives of people from various backgrounds. The sounds and scents of the times
are provided and this is a really immersive experience.
Close to Dunbrody on the quays is a new Visitor Centre with a first floor café and restrooms.
These are fully wheelchair accessible.
See full description here
1. The Chester Beatty Library. Located at the back of Dublin Castle this
fascinating museum hosts the Oriental collection of Sir Alfred Chester Beatty,
whose life-size statue greets you at the door and can be touched, ideal for the visually
impaired. The museum has a lift which is large enough for any wheelchair.
The buttons feature Braille and the lift speaks in English and Irish.
2. The National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin.
Wheelchair users are catered for to enjoy the Irish and global art as wheelchairs are
available to borrow and the doors are accessible. The gallery itself is free
admittance but a special exhibition has a charge, which is reduced for seniors and
people with disabilities.
3. The Medieval Mile Museum in Kilkenny. Showing the history of the city and its people, from
early kings to William Marshall, onwards to the present. This museum is
housed in St. Mary's Church and makes great use of the restored building, with an added
floor, a lift and restrooms, all in the building.
4. The Ulster Museum in Belfast.
The Museum occupies five floors and has lifts to all, with some displays that sweep
up through the whole building and others that are on themed floors. Among many interesting
objects are a cannon from a Spanish Armada shipwreck, a skeleton of an Edmontosaurus
dinosaur and a stuffed champion Irish wolfhound. There is also an accessible café. 
5. The National Museum of Archaeology in Dublin. This imposing museum
contains treasures from archaeology, from Stone Age to the Vikings. Look for displays of Bronze Age weaponry,
Celtic gold and bronze, the famous bog bodies, Christian artefacts and more.
6. I recommend a cosy café we found in Kilkenny's Medieval Mile streets. The Fig Tree Café is near the new
museum in St Mary's Church. We noticed an accessible door on our visit, and seating reserved for seniors downstairs,
while reading glasses and large print menus were available. This thoughtful hospitality would make seniors feel
at home and appreciated, while younger clients would probably enjoy the view from the upstairs windows.
7. Collins Barracks in Dublin, otherwise titled the Decorative Arts and History Museum. There are large
lifts to every floor and accessible restrooms, plus a café. There is a lot of space to move around everywhere and
the barracks have been adapted to be very wheelchair friendly. At the back of the barracks across
the car park is the home of Erskine Childer's ship Asgard, also accessible.
8. One very nice place is Billy's
Tea Shop in the village of Ballyhale. This is a co-operative venture started by the villagers and the
local Council, to provide employment and a social centre. Up to then, the village had been losing all
its retail outlets and pubs.
9. The Donkey Sanctuary in County Cork. Ill-treated or neglected donkeys can find a safe home here,
and pairs of donkeys are available for adoption to suitable homes. The Sanctuary also
runs free courses in donkey care.
10. The Dunbrody, a recreated famine emigrant ship. She sits by the quays in New Ross, Co. Wexford.
Dunbrody has a lift to make her accessible below decks. The staff are very helpful and
are happy to put the lift to use. This is suitable for three or four people or one
wheelchair and one or two people. On board, visitors can handle the parts of the ship
and furnishings similar to those used by emigrants. Actors will tell their stories and
explain the lives of people from various backgrounds. The sounds and scents of the times
are provided and this is a really immersive experience. 