Home to the national folk life collection, the National Museum of Ireland-Country Life, in Castlebar, gives a fascinating insight into our past. Visit the museum's exhibitions and galleries to experience the history of Irish countryside between 1850 and 1950. View the unique artefacts, detailed displays, archival video footage and interactive screens.
Take a leisurely stroll around the grounds of the amazing Turlough Park after your self-guided tour. Enjoy the grand courtyards, the magnificent gardens and their mature broadleaf trees and stop off at the stunning lake. Relax with a hot drink and treat at the café before picking up a book about Irish country life in the gift shop.
- Nursing and Midwifery in the Poor-Law Unions- Public Talk
AutumnNursing and Midwifery in the Poor-Law Unions- Public Talk This talk by Lisa McGeeney examines how the professionalisation and development of nursing and midwifery in the nineteenth century was reflected in the poor-law unions between 1882 and 1922.
- Bobbin Lace Demonstration
AutumnBobbin Lace Demonstration Join members of Headford Lace Project, to see some examples and a demonstration of some of the techniques from one of Ireland’s forgotten craft industries.
- Discover the history of rural Ireland.
- Go on a self-guided tour of the museum.
- Take a walk in the beautiful grounds of Turlough Park.
- Visit the café and gift shop afterwards.
Bring the whole family and let the little ones play in the playground in the woods beside the museum.
