Derryglad Folk & Heritage Museum, Province of Leinster, Ireland
5.0 (377 reviews) Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #1 in County Westmeath Visitor Centers • Speciality Museums
A great place to spend an afternoon for visitors of all ages.
Open May-Oct incl : No trip to the midlands is complete without a visit to the Derryglad Folk & Heritage Museum, which is hidden in South Roscommon in a land of lakes and rivers. The collection deals with Farm & Folk life in Ireland from the 18th century to the recent past. The museum is privately owned and run by the Finneran Family and houses a unique 25 year collection of over ,7500 items includes horse-drawn machinery restored to the original working order, tradesmans tools and buttermaking equipment, laundry memorabilia, old and rare washing machines, 1930’s old-style thatched bar & grocery, old-style sheep shears, radios, gramophones , shop dockets and bill-heads, sports display McCormacks photography room where the contents include dark rooms finishing r D & P line, B & W colour processors. as well as much, much more. its an ideal destination for school tours, ICA Guilds, Ladies Clubs, Farming Groups, Vintage Clubs, Historical Societies, families,
Address
Derryglad, Curraghboy, Athlone N37 W1K8 Ireland
Mobile
Website
http://www.derrygladfolkmuseum.com
Working hours
Monday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday :
Current local date and time now
Thursday, May 09, 2024, 15:51
User Ratings
5.0 based on (377 reviews)
Reviews
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5John Clancy 5:00 PM Sep 4, 2022
A great place to spend an afternoon for visitors of all ages.
My partner & I visited Derryglad Folk Museum in June 2022. We were spending a couple of days in the area and, having seen how highly rated the place was, knew it was a must-see. The experience didn't disappoint. We spent a lovely afternoon (~3 hours) taking a trip back through time. From farm life, to sports memorabilia, to the old schoolhouse and more, it was fascinating to see the breadth and depth of the collection. Thousands of items categorised and archived for the rest of us to enjoy. Meeting Charlie was a pleasure. He's a treasure trove of information, and the passion he has for his work is very clear. If you enjoy museums and have an interest in the Ireland of days gone by, I'd highly recommend visiting!
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5Fergus 5:00 PM Sep 13, 2021
A Treasure Trove of Memories
Derryglad is an absolute delight to visit. It has an enormous amount of memorabilia and you'll very likely find something that will immediately transport you back to your childhood. Visiting Derryglad will give you a terrific Irish heritage experience, I would highly recommend it.
