heritage centres ireland

In a modern building, constructed in the Grand Canal Basin, this exhibition is designed to introduce the visitor to Ireland's inland waterways and to the range of activities and experience they offer.

One of the most interesting exhibitions focuses on the men who built the canals. They were known as "navigators" or more commonly "navvies". Other attractions include an audio-visual show, working models and interactive multimedia presentation.

There is access for people with disa...

Tyrone Cristal is unique and individual. Each piece is mouth blown, hand cut and polished. The manufacturing process is fascinating, it requires the attention of twenty six highly trained people and attracts visitors from all over the world.
At the factory visitors can avail of a guided tour and find out about every step in the crystal making process. Following a factory tour, visitors are invited to browse round the craft centre....

During the Bronze Age, people protected themselves against marauding warriors by building their homes on lakes.

"Crannog" or lake dwellings constructed from wattles, reeds and mud can be seen at Craggaunowen Castle. The Castle itself was restored by art historian John Hunt and now contains a part of his collection of medieval art.

The project also includes a Ring Fort, a true reproduction of a farmer’s house dating from the 4th or 5th century, an Iron Age roadway and an ou...

The design resembles a traditional Irish Farmhouse with a large old-style open fireplace. It is in this setting around the fire that you can get a glimplse of the real Ireland. The magic and spontaneity of the dancers as they weave their intricate steps to the drone of the pipes, or listen to the storyteller as he recounts tales of long ago. Enjoy the hospitality of the woman of the house with tea and lovely wholesome brown bread.

OUR FARMING PAST
Horse Drawn Farm Mac...

The Mayo North Family History Research Centre and The Heritage Centre are community organisations set up to preserve and promote the rich local culture and to use this heritage for the benefit of the local community....

A recreated traditional Irish cottage which evokes a period when such a cottage was the focus for entertainment. Family and neighbours gathered around the hearthstone to listen to a seanachai (story-teller) or the music from a travelling fiddler or piper and the flagstones rang to the happy taps of dancing feet.

Full Meals and Bar Facilities available, Toilets, Telephone, Bureau-de-Change. Within 200 metres of Railway Station and Bus Stop. Suitable for small groups or self catering...

The date of the foundation of the castle is uncertain, but recent research would suggest 1583 as the most likely date. It was built by Adam Loftus, a Yorkshireman.

The castle has a colourful and interesting history with 18th century interiors by Sir William Chambers and James 'Athenian' Stuart. It was declared a National Monument in the mid 1980s. The castle is presented to visitors as a castle undergoing active conservation.
The visitor can see, at first hand, tantalizing glimpses o...

Most of the shape of present-day central Dublin - the wide streets, gracious squares and elegant public buildings - was defined in the eighteenth century when Ireland was controlled by a prosperous, cultured elite who devoted their efforts to making Dublin the handsomest capital in Europe.
Rich noblemen established palatial mansions in the city, and influential developers, principally Luke Gardiner on the north side and Lord Fitzwilliam on the south, laid out squares and streets of eleg...

Welcome to the Seat of Power Visitors Centre, Old Courthouse, Lifford. Built in 1746 by famous Dublin architect Michael Priestly, this magnificent building ceased to be used as a courthouse after the last court was held here in 1938.

Thereafter it began to fall into decay. With a grant from the International Fund for Ireland, the building was completely refurbished....

St John's Literary and Arts Centre is located in St John's, a gothic style church, in Listowel Square. The centre includes a theatre, exhibition areas, Tourist Information Office and coffee shop. St. John's Literary Heritage section graphically traces the unique literary tradition of North Kerry. Evidence of its importance is vivid in today's Ireland as exemplified by the large number of contemporary writers indigenous to the area, i.e. John B. Keane, Bryan MacMahon, Brendan Kennelly and J.A....