Visit the Tides of Time in Carrick-on-Suir

Begin your journey

Tides of Time Visitor Centre brings the stories of Carrick-on-Suir to life through immersive exhibitions, interactive displays and the recreated study of local poet Michael Coady.

Set within the peaceful historic grounds of St Nicholas’ Church of Ireland, it is the perfect gateway to explore the town and its beautiful hinterland.

Visitors can also enjoy the café, bookshop and gift shop.

Plan Your Visit

Tides of Time offers a welcoming and accessible visitor experience in the heart of Carrick-on-Suir. Explore immersive exhibitions, local stories and interactive displays within the beautifully restored St. Nicholas’ Church and grounds. The Visitor Centre is wheelchair accessible, family and group friendly, and ideally located for discovering the wider heritage of the town. Public parking is available nearby on Main Street, just 130 metres from the entrance, making your visit easy and convenient.

Book in Advance

Adult

TICKET
8.50
  • Full entry to Tides of Time Exhibition
  • Immersive storytelling experience
  • Explore historic church and grounds
Popular

Child

TICKET
4.50
  • Full entry to Tides of Time Exhibition
  • Immersive storytelling experience
  • Interactive and family-friendly
UNDER 12

Senior

TICKET
7.50
  • Full entry to Tides of Time Exhibition
  • Comfortable self-guided experience
  • Explore local history and heritage
65+ years

Visit our bookshop

The new Tides of Time Bookshop offers a curated collection of books inspired by the history, literature and spirit of Carrick-on-Suir and the hinterlands. Gifts and Tides of Time merchandise is also available.
 
Visitors will find local history, Irish writing, poetry, folklore, photography, genealogy and heritage titles alongside works connected to the River Suir and the themes explored throughout the visitor experience. Featuring books linked to Dorothea Herbert and Michael Coady, the bookshop invites visitors to continue exploring the stories, voices and traditions that shape this unique river town.

Three Bridges Café

Relax in the Three Bridges Cafe, which serves speciality coffee and fresh lite bites in a vibrant new space in the heart of Carrick-on-Suir. 
 

How to Find Us

Tides of Time Visitor Centre

Heritage Centre, Main Street, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary Ireland E32 CX60

Tel. 051-511-894
Email. info@tidesoftime.ie

Opening Hours

The Tides of Time Visitor Centre is located in the Heritage Centre, off Main Street, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary, E32 CX60.

We are open from 9am – 5pm Monday to Saturday and 10am – 3pm Sunday. Last entry 30 minutes before closing.

Parking

Convenient public parking is available just a short walk from Tides of Time Visitor Centre on Main Street and throughout Carrick-on-Suir town centre.

Visitors can access several nearby public car parks, including the Main Street Public Car Park located approximately 130 metres from the entrance.

Additional parking is available at New Street, Strand Lane and other central locations, making it easy to explore the exhibition and surrounding town on foot. Accessible parking spaces are also available nearby.

Public Car Park

67 Main St, Townparks, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary, E32 TC94

The Public Car Park is 67 Main Street and costs €3 per day. The machine only takes €1 and €2 coins.

St. Nicholas' Car Park

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Corporate Sponsorship Appeal from 1989

When Michael Coady wrote Heritage and Hope in 1982, he imagined St. Nicholas’ Church transformed into a living cultural space — a place of memory, creativity, research, storytelling and community connection. He believed the site could become “the informed setting for a dynamic present and a confident future.”

Today, that vision lives on through the Tides of Time Experience.

The restored church now welcomes visitors into an immersive journey through the people, stories and spirit of Carrick-on-Suir. What began as a hopeful appeal for restoration has evolved into a vibrant heritage destination that honours the town’s past while creating new opportunities for culture, tourism, education and community life.

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