The National Museum of Ireland Country Life

Turlough Park, Castlebar
The award winning Museum is all about discovering the story of Irish country life between 1850 and 1950; a history which older visitors will remember clearly and enjoy reminiscing on. Suitable for all ages, the Museum is a must-see attraction for everyone`s list. It`s a national collection, comprehensive and unique, presented in an engaging and interactive manner. Discover the lives of our very recent ancestors through agriculture, fishing and hunting, clothing and textiles, furniture and fittings, trades and crafts, transport, calendar customs, leisure and religion. Eye-catching displays include handcrafted harvest knots and wickerwork, spinning wheels and boats, traditional clothing, the hand operated machinery our grandparents used and even a life size blacksmith`s forge attracting scores of goggle-eyed children.

The Quiet Man Cottage

Circular Road, Cong
In 1951 John Ford`s greatest movie `The Quiet Man` starring John Wayne, Maureen O`Hara and Barry Fitzgerald was made. It was set in the beautiful west of Ireland with filming being centered in the village of Cong on the Mayo-Galway border.

Quiet Man Cottage Museum is a novel concept which will give the visitor a total Quiet Man experience as if they were actually `on-set.` Located by the river at Circular Road, Cong, between actual locations used for the filming, the ground floor of the cottage has been designed as an exact replica of `White-o-Mornin` Cottage. Painstaking effort has ensured that all the furnishings, artifacts, costumes etc are authentic reproductions. The four poster bed and the tables and chairs which `Mary Kate` cherished, the thatched roof, emerald green half door and white washed front combine to charm all those who visit it. `Quiet Man Cottage Museum` is a must for any Quiet Man enthusiasts, or even those wishing to visit a typical Irish cottage of the 1920`s.

Partry House

Partry
Partry House is a charming historic house in a unique and secluded old estate by the shores of Lough Carra. Built in 1667 on the site of an old Castle, it is set in just 250 acres of unspoiled woodland, bog, pasture and parkland. The farm and gardens are run on ecologically friendly and organic principles. Wildlife abounds on this peaceful sanctuary in scenic South County Mayo. Now restored in keeping with its age and character, Partry House is open in part to the public during July and August.