heritage centres ireland

From Suffolk Street, stroll down Trinity Street which brings you to College Green. Across Dame Street you will see the curved colonnaded front of an impressive granite building that once housed the Irish Parliament. When it was built in 1720 it was the world's first purpose built Parliament building and you will notice that there are no windows in the front portico to avoid distractions when Parliament was in session. In 1800 the Parliament took the unusual step of voting itself out of existen...

A complex of industrial buildings which includes both corn and flax mills powered by the river Swilly. The visitor to Newmills can experience the pleasure of seeing one of the largest waterwheels in Ireland in action as it drives the machinery of the corn mill....

This former Church of Ireland built in 1819, is on the site of an earlier church dating back to 1754. The heritage centre is sited in the heart of Roscommon near the great complex of monuments at Royal Rathcroghan, the birthplace of Percy French, the ancient Cathedral site if Elphin and a host of other notable antiquities.

The centre houses an interpretative Display on Pagan Celtic Society in Pre-Christian Ireland, on the monuments of Rathcroghan and the display also focuses on the epi...

Delvin is a picturesque village, approximately 13 miles north of Mullingar on the N52. Delvin Castle, situated on the southern approach to the town was built in the 13th century by the Norman family, Nugent. In the surrounding area, is Clonyn Castle, now home to Delvin Golf Club. Delvin was also home to Brinsley MacNamara, author of "Valley of the Squinting Windows"....

The only centre having authorised access to the registers of all the Catholic Parishes of the Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly. 1901 census also available. The Project is based at the Bridewell Jail.

Consultations daily....

Housed in a 19th century building, Clew Bay Heritage Centre tells the story of Westport through the years. It traces the history of the town and Clew Bay from pre Christian times to date.
Displays consist of documents, photographs and general artefacts connected with Westport, one of the few planned towns in Ireland. Other features include a genealogical research facility and there are also guided walks of the town....

A fine example of our industrial heritage in this preserved coal-fired gasworks which was built in 1855 to light the town's street lamps. An audio visual presentation tells the history of the plant along with an exhibition of machinery and a huge array of gas powered equipment. Wheelchair access....

Ballymore retains many features which have survived from past periods of occupation in an attractive setting of mature trees, ordered landscape and views of the surrounding countryside.

Once the centre of small country estate, the tenanted lands were sold to occupiers early this century, leaving the residence and home farm where seasonal farming activities continue throughout the year.

The Visitors' facility adjoins the residence, and in the parking area provided, a large s...

We are a family run business situated among rugged boglands and great views of the Twelve Bens. We stock excellent hand woven tweeds from Clifden and Donegal, also a very large selection of hand knit sweaters in a wide range of patterns and colours. We also stock the famous Connemara marble and crafts made from the local turf, also paintings from local artists and a good selection of books and tapes. We are an award winning crafts shop and well worth a visit....

This 19th century weaving factory beside the Old Ulster Canal has a fine array of machinery used in linen making such as the warping, weaving, dyeing and beetling processes. Industrial machinery from the period 1850 to 1950 which includes two steam engines. This is the site of the Battle of Benburb which took place in 1646 and there is a scale model of the battlefield in the centre. Cafe. Limited wheelchair access....