Glendalough

The monuments and lakes are accessible all year round at anytime of the day however the car parks may have the barrier down early in the morning and late in the evening. There is no charge to see the Monastic sites (churches/round tower) or the Upper and Lower Lakes except the car park fees for the Upper Lake and the Visitor Centre at the Monastic Site. Visitors are advised not to leave valuables in their cars, especially in the more remote locations.

Dogs are welcome in Glendalough but MUST be kept on leads at all times (wildlife conservation area) and owners are to dispose of any dirt responsibly.

There are toilet facilities for public use at the Monastic Site (Visitor Centre) and also at the Upper Lake Car Park area (toilets may close early during the Winter months).

First Aid facilities, including an AED (defibrillator) are available at the Information Office/Brockagh Resource Centre and at the Laragh petrol station 1.5km from Glendalough. Other emergency services may also be alerted from here.

There are no ATM  in Glendalough but is an ATM in Laragh village at the petrol station inside the Shop (opening hours only). The next nearest ATM is outside the bank in Rathdrum (24 hours) or inside the Centra shop in Roundwood (opening hours only).