heritage centres ireland

Kilrush in Landlord Times tells the story of Kilrush, from its establishment as an Estate Town by the Vandeleur Landlords at the end of the 18th century. Features of the Exhibition include:

- The achievement of the Irish Landlord Class in building a unique urban environment, which can be experienced by you in Kilrush.

- The importance of the town's port during the Napoleonic Era.

- The disastrous impact of the Great Famine of 1847 on the people of Kilrush.
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The Giant's Causeway is a World Heritage Site, famous for the beauty and extent of its extraordinary geological features which can easily be reached and enjoyed....

Live music in trad irish is on a Saturday night and the entrance is free. Tea and home made bread available at a small charge....

Skerries Mills complex comprises a watermill, 5-sail windmill and 4-sail thatched windmill.
In the ownership of Fingal County Council, the mills have been restored to working order in a seven-year renovation project in association with FAS.
The Mills are now open to the public throughout the year. Visitors learn about the history of milling through the ages; the history of Skerries Mills and the workings of the mill machinery and associated mill races and mill pond....

A fine example of our industrial heritage in this preserved coal-fired gasworks which was built in 1855 to light the town's street lamps. An audio visual presentation tells the history of the plant along with an exhibition of machinery and a huge array of gas powered equipment. Wheelchair access....

Palace Stables Heritage Centre is a picturesque Georgian building which encloses a cobbled courtyard set in the undulating parkland of the Palace Demesne. The building has been lovingly restored and brought back to life as a heritage centre, where the visitor can experience stable life in the 18th century....

Unique interpretative exhibition featuring the life and times of St. Comcille (Columba) Patriarch of the Irish monastic system and founder of the Scottish Church....

A major section of Galway's medieval town wall runs through the Eyre Square Shopping Centre. The wall was built by the Norman de Burgos who settled on the banks of the River Corrib in the 13th century.
They built it to protect themselves from the native Irish. In recent times this part of the wall had lain unnoticed until it was incorporated into the new shopping development. Today the walls bask in a new-found glory....

Farming culture is traced from past to present. Farm animals, horse and trap rides, walled garden, nature trails, picnic area, lakes, history room, carriage display, adventure playground, tea room, gift and craft shop. Pre-booked schools and groups at any time....