Tarbert Bridewell
Courthouse & Jail Museum
Now Open
Step back in time with us at Tarbert Bridewell. Built in 1831, for more than 100 years Tarbert Bridewell stood as the county’s courthouse and jail. Symbolic of the harsh and inefficiently cruel justice system of 19th Century Ireland, Tarbert Bridewell now houses an informative and immersive showcase of what is was like to live in 1800’s Kerry.
Understand Irish history through Tarbert Bridewell’s life-size re-enactments and new audio-visual experience. Be enraptured by the numerous tales of hardship, suffering and loss. Explore the jail cells of Tarbert where people slept and the courthouse where they were trialled. Hear the stories of our past. We dare you not to learn something new!
MacGreevy Literary Arts Festival 2025
We are delighted to announce that Tarbert Bridewell Visitor Centre has been awarded funding to host a series of literary arts events in October 2025 in honour of Tarbert man, Thomas MacGreevy.
This funding award has been made to Tarbert Bridewell Committee by Kerry County Council, funded by the Arts Council of Ireland, designed to support audiences for literature and literary events in the Listowel Municipal District area.
We are very much looking forward to planning events which will cater for everyone. October 23rd to 26th 2025, promises to be an interesting, celebratory, and festive literary arts focused few days in Tarbert.
Further details will be made available in the coming weeks and months.
Location
Tarbert Bridewell is located on the N69 Limerick to Ballybunion route and the Killimer County Clare / Tarbert Car Ferry.
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Saturday – Sunday: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Adults €5.00
Seniors/Students €3.50
Children under 14 €2.50
Children under 5 Free
Family Ticket €12
(2 adults & up to 4 children)
Group rates available.
Location
Tarbert Bridewell is located on the N69 Limerick to Ballybunion route and the Killimer County Clare / Tarbert Car Ferry.
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Saturday - Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm