heritage centres ireland

The entrance to Hillsborough Castle is ornamented by a fine set of gates and railings originally erected at Richill Castle in Co. Armagh. Said to have been erected by William Richardson in 1745, and wrought by two brothers named Thornberry from Falmouth in Cornwall, there were moved to Hillsborough in 1936.

The plain railings are contrasted with upright panels bearing spear-and-boss motifs, and the fine central gates are surmounted by an overthrow with a decorative coat of arms....

Located on the banks of the Erne, the Heritage Centre exhibits the collections of the County Museum in award winning displays enhanced by audio visual programmes spanning the history of Fermanagh, its wildlife and landscapes. There's a range of special exhibitions throughout the year.
The Castle Keep houses the Museum of the Royal Inniskilling Fusilers - displays span the history of the Castle and the development of Enniskillen town. The Curved Barracks includes displays on the country...

A 17th century two storey "Thatched Mansion". This was the home of Lory Meagher, a great hurling hero of the 1920s and 1930s. It has been restorded and refurbished to the 1884 period. It provides a unique insight into how a typical Irish wealthy farming family might have lived.

"Heroes of Hurling" is Ireland's first and only exhibition centre and museum dedicated to a single county's exploits in Gaelic Games. In a magnificent restored stone builidng, four display areas show a weal...

The history of the cinema is littered with major box-office 'hits' which after their fashionable success are forgotten, as surely as if they ended up on the 'cutting room floor'. However, there are some enduring classics which have developed a cult-following and high on this list is John Ford's greatest movie 'The quiet Man' starring Maureen O'Hara, John Wayne and Barry Fitzgerald.
Shot in 1951 and released in 1952 it is set in the beautiful West of Ireland, with filming being centred...

On display is an innovative permanent exhibition detailing the immense wealth of archaeological and historical interest to be found in Cong and it's environs, dating back to pre-historic times. The exhibition was compiled by leading archaeologist Michael Gibbons who has published a new historical guide and map covering the archaeology and history of Cong from 7,000BC up to the 19th century. Mr. Gibbons has previously lectured to the National Geography Society and the Smithsonian Institute in W...

Established to introduce visitors to the landscape, culture and traditions of the harsh and beautiful Aran Islands, a visit here is an essential part of your Aran Islands experience. The history, geology and present lifestyle of the people of Aran are illustrated through a series of display charts, photographs and maps.
The centre explores the currach making traditions, and the occupations which gave the islanders a precarious living in the past.

See how the people cultivated the...

Located in Galway Bay in the West of Ireland lie the Aran Islands. Islands so rich in culture, history and heritage they have to be seen to be believed.
The islands unique landscape is composed of limestone rock, big large boulders, considerable stretches of cliffs and very clean beaches. There are three islands in total: Inis Mór (big island), Inis Meáin (middle island) and Inis Oírr (eastern island). Gaelic is the native language spoken here.
It is the islands isolation tha...

A landmark dominating land and sea which has for centuries been the gateway to Northern Ireland....

The Bray Heritage centre is located in the old couthouse. The  exhibitions in the Centre are set around the themes of People, Places and Things and are showcased against a walkaround map of Bray. There are text and artificats from the Cambrian era to the present day, including Bray, drowned forest, the river, the first settlers, new Bray and the coming of the railway. The mezzanine level consists of an Art Exhibition area which is used for a variety of special exhibitions.
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