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.

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.

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.

As a result of a local historical study by a small group of people interested in the history, customs and traditions of the parish of Inniskeel, they were invited to present a programme on RTE's Community Radio when it Visited Glenties in August of 1982. From that...

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)

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...

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 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...

Since his childhood days Sean has been a railway enthusiast. His interest began as a youngster when he travelled around with his uncle, the late John Joe Quinn. Having a sister in the Ban Garda meant making trips to Dublin. Sean would gaze out the window at...