museums ireland

This visitor centre is located where Eamonn de Valera, former President of Ireland, grew up. The cottage in which he lived is now preserved and the national school he attended houses a museum dedicated to his memory. Audio-visual presentations relate stories about Bruree and the de Valera association. Bookings outside the listed opening hours can be made by prior arrangement.The picturesque village of Bruree is located on the banks of the River Maigue.

The Heritage Centre uses audio visua...

Originally erected, according to legend, for a son of Milesius (the man responsible for leading the Milesians (Celts) from Spain to Ireland), the hill was later used as a meeting place by the Vikings and as a defensive stronghold by the Normans. The barracks, which was stormed by Cromwell in 1649, was later used as a prison during the tensions of 1916 and was severely shelled during the Civil War in 1922. Today it has been converted into a fine craft centre and museum, incorporating a restaura...

It has a variety of ecclesiatical artefacts, the most notable of which is St. Mel's Crozier. Open by appointment only....

The Natural History Museum which is part of the National Museum of Ireland, is a zoological museum containing collections illustrative of the wild life, both vertebrate and invertebrate, of Ireland. There is also an extensive African and Asian exhibition. The Irish Room is located on the ground floor, Irish mammals are displayed in the centre of the floor including: the red deer, the squirrel, otter, hare, badger, fox, etc; Irish birds are also exhibited, a special feature being the displays...

Millmount Museum is an award winning museum founded by the Old Drogheda Society in 1974. It is located in the courtyard of the Millmount Complex overlooking the town of Drogheda. It houses a unique and interesting collection of historical material of both local and national interest, including Guild and Trade Banners, Folk Kitchen, and Geological Collection. Please telephone for further details and opening times. Directions: From N1, turn up Mary Street at War Memorial, and turn right...

This museum holds a small collection of implements dealing with industrial, farming, rural, shop and home life in the 19th and 20th centuries. It also features scale models of houses excavated in the area, and a large model of medieval Kilmallock. A guided tour of the town is available. Thirteen points of interest are marked by information plaques. Tourist map of town available in selected shops....

Cork Public Museum is situated in Fitzgerald Park on the Mardyke. The 18 acre site and Georgian House were presented in 1907 to Cork Corporation by the incorporated Cork International Exhibition Association, the body responsible for the International Art and Industrial exhibition held on the grounds in 1902/03. The corporation immediately commenced landscaping work and in a short number of years an undeveloped site was transformed into a beautiful people's park, situated in an unspoiled nook of...

Aran Island Ferries operate a daily service to the three Aran Islands in Galway Bay. The Aran Islands are steeped in history and are spectacularly beautiful. The ferry service operates from Rossaveal, a port 37 kilometres west of Galway city. This is the shortest crossing point to the islands. A coach service is provided from Galway city to Rossaveal....

Open farm with farm museum, gardens, tea house, craft and antiques shop and farm animals. Building which represents a 12th century place of worship and a beautiful closed garden which is an ancient burial ground. Also a holy well which is used for its healing properties....

Cashel Folk village is a delightful series of informal reconstructions of various traditional thatched village shops, a forge and other businesses, together with a penal chapel situated in a confined area within the town of Cashel, near to the famed Rock of Cashel.

An extensive display of signs and other commercial memorabilia add to the appeal of this pleasant display of local history....