Staff are excellent here and, were most helpful even changing our ticket request to save us on admission. There are audio tours available for hire, but the free guided tours are fantastic too, and we joined that latter. The guide was excellent, but you can learn just as much by reading the information panels next to each exhibit, so don't feel the need to always keep pace and not spend enough time at something that really interests you, especially if you have children. There are loads of activities for children to undertake, you can have a go at weaving their own pre-historic home, panning for gold, carving your own mark in stone, or moving a large slab of stone. If you rush around you could do it all in an hour or two, as stated on the entry information panels, but if you take advantage of everything on offer, then you really need a full day here. Although not included in the admission price, archery is available for three euros, giving you ten shots. I really must compliment the instructor, for being most helpful and spending the time to teach correct stance, posture, and technique, rather than it just being fundraising sideshow. Bushcraft techniques are also taught here on a regular basism and there are many special guests who give demonstrations here throughout the year, so do check online to see what's coming up during your stay. When I visited there were Viking ladies going about their daily chores, and teaching everyone about their traditional dress, sock making techniques, and cookery skills amongst other things. At the same time in another area, a group of experts were demonstrating the knapping of flint, and sharing their passion for the ancient art. At the end of the visit, children that undertook the various challenges will receive a certificate and some colouring-in sheets, when they hand in their piece of panned gold. Although the history of Ireland and the structures used as houses in Ireland through the ages are the focus here, there is plenty of fauna and flora for nature lovers too. Don't miss the Round Tower either, as it has a great vantage point for some lovely photos.