09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Mayo nursing home residents experience virtual tour Irish heritage sides
Global VAM, a Belmullet-based XR company that specialises in creating immersive experiences, worked closely with the OPW on the initiative at St Attracta's, which allowed them to virtually tour sites including the Céide Fields, the Battle of the Boyne, Newgrange and Kilkenny Castle.
General Manager St Attracta's Residence, Trina Donohue, described the initiative as 'a resounding success'.
' This development in technology has amazing potential for those who are unable to travel as much as they did before and can really bring the world into their home.'
This initiative, in recognition of 'National Arts in Nursing Home Day' is part of a broader programme of events taking place at OPW sites across the month of May for the annual Bealtaine Festival.
Minister of State for the Office of Public Works, Kevin 'Boxer' Moran said that on Friday, 23 May, all fee-paying heritage sites across Ireland will offer free admission to senior citizens, to encourage 'greater engagement with Ireland's rich cultural and historical heritage'.
