Castlebridge - The Birthplace of Guinness World Records
16 August, 1pm - 4pm
17 August, 10am - 4pm
20 August, 10am - 4pm
- Castlebridge Reading Rooms,
- Main Street, Castlebridge
- Y35YV0V
- Co. Wexford
Step into history at Ireland’s last remaining Independent Reading Room, a treasured heritage building gifted to the village by Guinness in 1980. Join a free guided town tour to uncover the Reading Rooms’ fascinating past and its place at the heart of community life.
Booking essential
**Town Tours are 11am and 2pm – refer to booking page for more details
*Reading Room Tours are on the hour
Discover why Castlebridge is known worldwide as the birthplace of Guinness World Records — celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. Hear the famous 1951 story that sparked “the great book,” and learn the unique Castlebridge Inspire Rules for Argument.
Finally, take part in a special record-inspired activity, sharing your own inspiring thought to be added to our heritage wall — a lasting mark of your visit to the birthplace of world-record inspiration. This event will be open to all and will start at 1pm on Saturday 16th at the Reading Rooms.
Cost: Free (Donations for renovation works would be appreciated.
Suitable for: All ages