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Winter is Coming… BREAKING NEWS….. The Holly King and the Winter Queen…. K&C crew Déirdre and Bartle will bring you more fun & delights. Watch the Winter Fair for when we start. Book online here now… https://knightsandconquests.clr.events/event/131728:the-holly-king-the-winter-queen-2021

Nov 9, 2021 | Uncategorized

The Holly King with The Winter Queen

Dec 1, 2020 | Uncategorized

Oct 9, 2020 | Blog

Post lockdown MediEvil Hallowe'en Spook Walk dates in Granard now booking. Fáilte Ireland COVID Safety Charter approved. https://knightsandconquests.clr.events/event/130290:medievil-spook-walks #longfordtourism

Breaking New Ground. Be part of our venture & in with a chance to win and support the Granard Motte development. There are €12,600 in prizes to be won annually. Monthly draws. First prize €500, Second prize €250 plus three prizes of €100. Tickets limited to 500. For more details check out: https://knightsandconquests.clr.events/event/130030:granard-motte-community-enterprise-annual-500-draw

Jul 17, 2020 | Uncategorized

Fáilte Ireland COVID-19 Safety Charter

Jul 9, 2020 | Blog

We are happy to confirm that all employees at Knights & Conquests Heritage Centre have successfully completed Fáilte Ireland’s Infection Prevention Control for Tourism Businesses course. Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority in Ireland,...

Back to Norman – On-line booking

Jun 30, 2020 | Blog

All Knights take very good care of themselves, cleaning their armour and their weapons daily. At Knights & Conquests we will take good care of you. Still practising Social Distancing but now able to get out and about we have a new Staggered Entry System. Book and pay...

These Clouds too will pass… Knights and Conquests is currently closed due to the Covid 19 Pandemic, but we look forward to welcoming you back to explore Ireland’s highest Motte and intriguing history of Granard, when all’s clear & it’s safe to to so.

May 12, 2020 | Blog

‘Heartland’ – A Granard Love Story

Feb 18, 2020 | Blog

Michael; thy words etch upon my heart, remembering a mornin' shared upon the Motte. Salute thee; great Rebel, Leader & Statesman... and to Kitty; you - her love, fair, right & honourable man. And oh how you just longed to be here, to climb the grassy bank and view the...

Welcome to Ireland’s Newest Norman Heritage Centre

Jun 23, 2019 | Blog

Awakening the Giant: There is a reason Ireland's newest Norman heritage centre is in Granard in Co. Longford. A Norman knight called Richard De Tuite built a Motte (pronounced ‘moat’ locally) in Granard in 1199. It is reputedly Ireland's highest Norman motte. For...