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Falconry Ireland is a falconry and bird of prey centre at Rednagh Hill, Aughrim, County Wicklow, Ireland (Y14N275). It offers visitors the chance to take part hands-on in traditional falconry — handling a trained hawk and watching it fly free and return to a gloved fist — in the countryside around Woodenbridge, less than two hours from Dublin city centre. It suits travellers, couples, families and corporate groups looking for a hands-on wildlife and country-sports experience rather than a passive display.
Where it is and what happens there
The centre sits in rolling countryside on the banks of the historic Goldmines river, in an area with a long tradition of country sports. It is home to a variety of birds of prey used for falconry.
Beyond the active practice of falconry, the centre describes itself as an educational and photographic facility: visitors can see the birds up close and have the opportunity to handle a trained hawk and see it fly free and return to the glove.
Experiences and prices
The site lists the following adventures. All prices and durations below are as published on falconryofireland.ie.
| Experience | Duration | Price | Check-in / start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falconry Experience for 1 person | 2 hrs plus | €100.00 | 11:15 |
| Falconry Adventure for 2 people | 2 hrs plus | €165.00 | 11:15 |
| Falconry Adventure for 5 people | 2 hrs plus | €250.00 | 11:15 |
| Private Adventure for 1 to 6 people | 2 hrs plus | €300.00 | 11:15 |
| Corporate Falconry Experience, up to 50 people | 1 hour | €250.00 | — |
| Corporate Falconry Experience, up to 150 people | 2 hrs | €350.00 | — |
| Corporate Falconry Experience, 200+ people | 3 hrs | €450.00 | — |
Each listing has a "See more details & Book" link, so booking is handled through the site rather than by turning up.
How to choose between the options
- Solo or a small group: the 1-person experience (€100) is the entry point; the 2-person (€165) and 5-person (€250) adventures work out cheaper per head as group size rises.
- Want the place to yourselves: the Private Adventure covers 1 to 6 people for €300.
- Corporate or large groups: three tiers scale by headcount and time — up to 50 people for 1 hour (€250), up to 150 for 2 hours (€350), and 200+ for 3 hours (€450).
Practical points before you book
- Location: Rednagh Hill, Aughrim, County Wicklow, Y14N275 — the site provides directions and notes it is under two hours from Dublin city centre.
- Timing: public adventures check in at 11:15, so plan arrival around that.
- Booking and enquiries: use the "See more details & Book" links for each adventure, or the contact form on the site; the centre also has a Facebook page.
- What to expect: this is a participatory session — you handle a trained hawk and it flies free and returns to your glove — not just a viewing.
If you want a hands-on introduction to traditional falconry within reach of Dublin, Falconry Ireland's single-person experience is the simplest starting point; groups and companies should compare the per-head cost across the multi-person and corporate tiers above.