heritage centres ireland

Armagh owes much of its significent architecture to the grand vision of Archbishop Robinson. Set in the grounds of the Palace Demesne is the Palace Heritag Stables Centre, where the 18th century Primate's life is the subject of an impressive exhibition, complete with life size models and commentary....

Research Centre: The Mayo North Family History Research Centre is part of a nationwide network under the auspices of the Irish Family History Foundation. Indices to church registers of all denominations are held at the centre, and together with school roll books, land and civil records, a valuable archive has been established. This databank has been used to answer genealogical enquiries from all corners of the world....

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.

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Situated in unspoilt countryside overlooking Creagaballa Lake 6.5km from the workhouse at Swinford where thousands of people from the region died during the 19th century due to starvation, and 8km from Foxford Woollen Mills Visitor Centre. Hennigan's Heritage is a new and unique development in the county. Here you can see and hear how this family survived on less than 10 acres of poorish land for nearly 200 years....

Often regarded as Ireland's most picturesque village, Adare's Main Street is lined with thatched cottages. The village, which is set on the banks of the River Maigue, has changed little since the late 19th century. While several buildings are of considerable antiquity. Desmond Castle dates back to the 14th century. While parts of the Church of the Most Holy Trinity (catholic) date back to the 13th century. and parts of the parish Church of Ireland church were built in the 14th century. Adare's...

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....

This site is referred in legend and history. Queen Maeve on her legendary quest (Tain Bo Cuailgne) for the Brown Bull of Cooley spent a night here. The old town of Granard is where St. Patrick appointed Guasacht, son of Milchuo his former slave master, as Bishop to the church here. This medieval town was destroyed in a battle that ensued when the local chieftain Con O' Farrell refused to submit to the Scot, Edward Bruce. This battle lasted two days and resulted in the burning of this old...

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....

Croom Mills which is privately owned and managed, is home to an award winning Heritage Centre and fully licensed restaurants, as well as extensive craft and furniture shops, all overlooking the River Maigue. The award winning Visitor Centre, tells the story of grain milling in Ireland, with a 19 minute audio visual presentation and one floor of exhibits. Its shops are stocked with the best of Irish crafts and designs, and unusual gifts from around the world....