The National Museum of Ireland – Country Life is home to the national collection of objects representing the traditional way of life in Ireland since 1850. It celebrated its 10th anniversary of its opening in September 2011. The Natural Environment exhibition...

A 19th century eviction cottage at Elmhall, once the home of the Walshe family, who were evicted by the landlord's agents, has been restored and refurnished as a Heritage Centre, by Belcarra Community Co-Op.

Built by the O'Flahertys c. 1500, Aughnanure Castle lies in picturesque surroundings close to the shores of Lough Corrib. In 1546 the O'Flaherty's motto "Fortune favours the strong" and the powerful Mayo O'Malleys Motto "Powerful by land and by sea", were joined in...

Founded in 1216 by Cathal Crovderg O'Connor, Ballintubber Abbey is an important sacred Irish historical site which will celeberate its 800 year anniversary in 2016. Ballintubber Abbey stands one mile off the main Castlebar - Galway road, seven miles from Castlebar,...

# Experience through models, the festivals of the Neolithic farmers of the Céide Fields (3,000 BC) # Journey through paintings into the celebrations of the cattlemen of the Celts (500 BC)

The Michael Davitt Museum is now housed in the magnificently restored pre-penal church in the village of Straide, County Mayo. Michael Davitt was christened in this church in 1846 and is buried in the grounds of the 13th Century Straide Abbey, beside the Museum.

Situated in a 19th century building, the Clew Bay Heritage Centre, traces the history of the planned town of Westport and the Clew Bay area from pre-Christian times to the present. Artefacts, documents and photographs connected with the general Westport area provide...

Celebrating 50 years in business this year, Westport House was designed by the famous architects Richard Cassels and James Wyatt in the 18th century and is located west of the Shannon and is one of Irelands’ most historic homes open to the public.

Located on the ground floor the Mill shop stocks a wide range of Irish made giftware as well as the Foxford rugs, blankets and tweeds. Prices are very competitive across all ranges and postal delivery overseas can be arranged.

The Heritage Cottage is newly constructed, built in 2003, the labour and expertise supplied by our local FAS CE Scheme. The land on which the cottage and garden stands was donated by Mrs. B. Cosgrave and Family of Newtown, Clogher.