Plan Your Visit
Everything you need to know if you’re thinking of coming to see the vineyard.
Location
Find us in
South Offaly
Our address
Irish Wine EstatesThe Vineyard, Ballyclery
Roscrea
Co. Offaly
IrelandGet directions (opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Getting here
Journey times
Typical driving times to the vineyard. Dublin is much the same from the city centre or the airport. Traffic varies, so allow a little extra at busy times, and use Get directions for a live route from wherever you are.
- DublinDrive time about 1 hr 35 min140 kmvia M7
- ShannonDrive time about 1 hr 5 min95 kmvia M7
- KilkennyDrive time about 1 hr68 kmvia N77, R434 and R445
- GalwayDrive time about 1 hr 30 min106 kmvia N65
- LimerickDrive time about 50 min69 kmvia M7 and R445
- BirrDrive time about 20 min22 kmvia N62 and R492
- RoscreaDrive time about 10 min10 kmvia R445
- MoneygallDrive time about 10 min10 kmvia R445
Advance booking required
We are not currently open for casual visitors or walk-ins. Every visit is arranged ahead of time, so this is how it works:
Step one
Join the list Sign up for 2027 Preview Tour news.
Step two
Hear first We email you when dates are confirmed.
Step three
Book ahead Reserve your place on a selected date.
Private drivers & chauffeurs
Your itinerary,
your timing
Travelling Ireland with a private driver? We understand bespoke itineraries often evolve during the day. Private visits can therefore be arranged with an estimated arrival window, with final timing confirmed by WhatsApp.
How the arrival window works
Agree a window in advance, then message us on the day as your plans firm up.
Practical information
Good to know
We only publish details once they are confirmed. Everything marked "to be confirmed" will be shared here, and with booked guests, before the 2027 season.
- Confirmed
Opening season
Preview Vineyard Tours run on selected dates in 2027.
- Confirmed
Booking
Advance booking only — no drop-ins.
- To be confirmed
Weather
Tours are outdoors on a working vineyard. Bad-weather arrangements to follow.
- To be confirmed
Footwear
Guidance on clothing and footwear will be shared before your visit.
- To be confirmed
Parking
Parking arrangements will be confirmed.
- To be confirmed
Accessibility
Accessibility information will be confirmed.
- To be confirmed
Toilets
Facilities on the day will be confirmed.
- To be confirmed
Children
Our policy for children will be confirmed.
- To be confirmed
Dogs
Our policy for dogs will be confirmed.
- To be confirmed
Photography
Guidance on photography will be confirmed.
Cancellation terms will be published with booking details. Questions in the meantime? Contact us.
Discover the area
Around the
vineyard
We're gathering our own local recommendations for food, places to stay and heritage near the vineyard, and will share them here.
Roscrea Castle
Roscrea Castle, along with food and places to stay in the town.
Birr Castle
Birr Castle and its gardens, along with food and places to stay in the town.
Loughton House
Loughton House, along with food and places to stay nearby.
Be first to hear about 2027 Preview Vineyard Tours
Small groups, on selected dates. Join the list and we'll email you as soon as tour dates are confirmed.
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