heritage centres ireland

Isaac Butt Heritage Center opened its doors in 1998. The centre looks at the dedicated service that Butt provided for the community of Glenfin. There are also exhibitionsthat looks at the history and heritage of Glenfin. These exhibitions includes looking at the old educational system of Glenfin,it's history dating back as far a the 5th century and more.
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The centre is located in two buildings of North Tipperary's former County Gaol (prison). The displays in the gaol and Governor's House relate to folk life, the environment and prison life. 'Hands-on' is encouraged in the recreated shop, school-room, forge and dairy.

There are 3-D models of the gaol complex, Lough Derg on the River Shannon and of the lakeside villages of Dromineer and Garrykennedy. The Centre hosts occasional photographic and art exhibitions.

The buildi...

The tradition of craftmanship and culture, which has enriched Irish life throughout the centuries, has not gone by County Cavan, the home of Cavan Crystal. The proud tradition of craftmanship is still produced by Cavan Crystal. Their master craftsmen are inspired by the rich heritage from which they have descended.

Cavan Crystal - timeless treasures and the occasion to live rich moments every time you use it - Life should be full of rich moments.

New cuts, contemporary designs...

Services The Kildare Heritage and Genealogy Company offers a Partial Service to enquirers and has access to church, civil, land and census returns for that county. The main records include: Earliest Roman Catholic Records for Co Kildare start in 1753 with latest year 1899. Earliest Church of Ireland (Anglican/Episcopalian) records date from 1669 to 1899. The Kildare centre holds copies of The 1841 and 1901 census Tithe Applotment Books Griffith's Valuation Thom's Almanac 1849,...

An old schoolhouse built in 1898 is the location of the Ardagh Heritage Centre. It houses an exciting exhibition which outlines the history of this exquisite village. The story of Ardagh is one of history, literature and storytelling. This exhibition draws on the rich fabric of Ardagh life down through the ages, from the roots of the village in Irish mythology, to its development as an important early church and its emergence as a model estate village. Over the years, Ardagh has played host t...

A converted school building which houses displays of spademaking, Roslea lace and a reconstructed early 20th century classroom. The centre also offers a genealogy service for County Fermangh....

This centre, housed in the oldest church in continuous use in Ireland and the UK, explains the history of the town and surrounding area. Holy Island, in Lough Derg, is an important early monastic settlement and the heritage centre operates boat trips daily to the island. Nature and heritage walks operate from the centre and at night it often hosts traditional concerts. This the oldest church in continuous use in Ireland, England, Scotland or Wales. The western portion with its magnificent trabea...

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...

The Mayo North Family History Research Centre and The Heritage Centre are community organisations set up to preserve and promote the rich local culture and to use this heritage for the benefit of the local community....