Ferrycarrig, Co. Wexford — Paracyclist Linda Kelly, winner of a gold and a silver medal in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games as a sighted pilot for Katie-George Dunlevy, visited the Irish National Heritage Park this week. Linda took a break from cycling to try out axe throwing at The Range – the Irish National Heritage Park’s newest activity zone, which offers archery, spear throwing and axe throwing to those aged 12 and over.
Under the guidance of instructor and guide Luke, Linda got the basics quickly and let fly a volley of the historic weapons at the targets from the safety of the cages at the range. Linda commented that she “really enjoyed the experience” – a fun change from her cycling training.
About the Irish National Heritage Park
The Irish National Heritage Park is a registered charity and not-for-profit open-air museum, founded in 1987. It is dedicated to bringing over 9,000 years of Irish history to life.
Set across 35 acres of woodland, marshland and shoreline beside the River Slaney in Ferrycarrig, County Wexford, it features 16 reconstructed heritage sites from Ireland’s Mesolithic, Neolithic, Viking, Early Christian and Norman periods.
The Park aims to educate, inspire and immerse visitors of all ages in Ireland’s past through guided tours, experiential learning, costumed interpretation, workshops and the conservation of traditional skills.
For more information, contact Liam Dwyer, CEO at liam@irishheritage.ie or on 053 9120733