museums ireland

Material associated with the history of Galway City and County Galway folk material....

A visit to the home of Guinness is the high point of any trip to Dublin. At the Guinness storehouse you'll discover all there is to know about the world famous beer. It’s a dramatic story that begins around 250 years ago and ends in gravity, the sky bar, with a complimentary pint of Guinness and an astonishing view of Dublin City.
As you wander through the storehouse you may visit the Retail Store on the ground floor where you can find the main ingredients of Guinness: water, barley,...

Beaulieu House Beaulieu House was built between the years 1661 and 1667 by Sir William Tichborne. It had originally belonged to the Plunkett family but it had been mortgaged in 1639 and it was confiscated in 1642 by Cromwellian troops, to avenge the participation of William Plunkett, who sided with the Royalists. Tichborne's father bought out the mortgage and when Charles II returned to England, he granted Tichborne full possession. During the reign of Charles, there was an upsurge in 'improvem...

Housed in the imposing Norman Castle built by the Prendergast family in the 13th century. Holds a wide range of items of local origin and wide interest....

Also known as Waterford County Museum, Dungarvan Museum traces the development of Dungarvan and the West Waterford area from the Ice Age through the Norman, medieval and Georgian periods. It features a historic photographic collection....

This Museum celebrates the machinery of the steam era. Trains, and other steam powered engines are on display here. And you can learn about their uses in society and how they were built.

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Donaghmore Museum, is an old workhouse, built as a result of the Great Famine. About 1,200 people were doomed to be paupers and forced to take refuge there.

It has been restored by Avonmore and now houses an agricultural museum. The kitchen, dormitories and waiting hall have all been restored and the museum is open to the public during the summer months....

Aran Island Ferries operate a daily service to the three Aran Islands in Galway Bay. The Aran Islands are steeped in history and are spectacularly beautiful. The ferry service operates from Rossaveal, a port 37 kilometres west of Galway city. This is the shortest crossing point to the islands. A coach service is provided from Galway city to Rossaveal....

This centre allows you to share the experiences of the men and women who served in the armed forces and the factories during the First World War. The centre displays artefacts of the time including uniforms, weapons and personal items. Through the use of a computer database, visitors can also find casualty information on individuals who fell at the Somme....