father mcdyers folk village museum and heritage centre

An Clachan - is built in the form of a village or 'clachan', where each house is an exact replica of the dwellings used by the local people in each of three successive centuries (18th, 19th, 20th) and is equipped with the furniture, artifacts and utensils of its particular period.

Traditionally, cottages were located in clusters providing both company and protection and availing as the terrain of the area provided. Thus the 'clachan' here nestles close to a sheltering cliff.


Dooey School House
Represents a 19th century school and has a collection of old photographs, books and items of local history on display.


The Craft Shop
Has a wide range of local and Irish knitwear, pottery, leathercraft and many other handcrafts on sale.


The Sheebeen
Has on sale a wide variety of homemade produce including homemade wines, butter, whiskey marmalade, fudge, butterscotch and Irish honey.


The Tea Room
Places the emphasis on traditional Irish dishes and serves homemade scones and brown bread, apple tart, soup, salads and sandwiches.


The Nature Walk
There is also a nature walk located in the grounds of the Folk Museum. Situated at regular intervals along this wall are replicas of items from local history including standing stones, sweat house and round tower.


Two miniature playhouses are available for children.


Large Car Parking Facilities

Buses Welcome

From Glencolmcille take an immediate left through the village. The Folk Museum is located about 2km further on your left - opposite the car park.