Dive into the Middle Ages

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Touch the Past Ireland

More than a mere observation of old buildings — our medieval history walking tours focus on the lives of specific characters and ordinary people of the Middle Ages.

Walking tours of historic sites in Ireland's Ancient East such as Kilkenny city, Kells Priory, Jerpoint Abbey, Ferns, Borris Village, Carlow Town and Clonmacnoise are delivered by Amanda Pitcairn of Touch The Past. Amanda employs her passion for the Middle Ages and public history to bring the past to life. Visitors 'dive' into the Middle Ages and let their imaginations loose as they hear about the lives of people who lived and worked in and around these historic sites.