Object-ID,Name of Museum or HC,Add1,Add 2,Add3,County,Postcode,Phone ,Website ,Email,Blurb,Co-ords,Photo ID,Social Media,Categories,Unique Identifier,ITM Easting,ITM Northing
1,Cavan County Museum,Virginia Road,,Ballyjamesduff,Cavan,,049 8544070,http://www.cavanmuseum.ie,ccmuseum@eircom.net,"Exhibition galleries feature unique artefacts dating from the stone age up until the twentieth century, material spanning over 6000 years of occupation in Cavan.",,CN2,www.facebook.com/cavanmuseum   www.twitter.com/cavanmuseum,"Art, Archaeology, Military",13,652570,791100
2,Carlow County Museum,College Street,,Carlow,Carlow,,059 9172492/ 0599170300,http://www.carlowcountymuseum.ie,museum@carlowcoco.ie ,"Carlow County Museum is located in the Cultural Quarter of Carlow Town. The Museum proves very popular with both tourists and locals alike as it gives a snapshot of the wonderful history and heritage of the county. Among the items on display is the famous and magnificent 19th century hand carved pulpit from Carlow Cathedral. The pulpit has been included in the book ‘A History of Ireland in 100 Objects’ by Fintan O’Toole, winner of the Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Awards 2013 ‘Best Irish-published Book of the Year’. The pulpit is over 20ft tall and is made entirely of oak. Also on view is the original gallows trapdoor from the Carlow Gaol which was used during the 19th century for public executions. See the wooden smoking pipe of Captain Myles Keogh, who was killed at the infamous Battle of Little Big Horn in 1876. Myles was among the last to be killed in the battle and his horse Comanche survived the battle. Find out about the great 19th century scientist John Tyndall who was the first person to discover the greenhouse effect and has a peak in the Alps named after him. The Museum is home to the remains of the last cigarette smoked by Kevin Barry, a medical student from Co. Carlow was executed in 1920 in Mountjoy Gaol, Dublin at the age of 18 for his role in the Irish War of Independence. The Museum hosts special exhibitions and presently one of those exhibitions displays the early life of the county. ‘Journeys in Time – The Archaeology of the Carlow By-pass’ reveals the many archaeological treasurers found along the route of the M9 Carlow By-pass including the Museum’s smallest object, an Iron Age glass bead which is less than 2mm.  This exhibition is in association with the National Museum of Ireland and the National Roads Authority. The County Museum is housed in the former Presentation Convent on College Street, just off Tullow Street, the main street of Carlow Town. The building is in a prime town centre location and is part of a complex that also houses the Tourist Office and the County Library. Visit Carlow County Museum and see what you are missing, admission is free. Carlow County Museum is operated Carlow County Council in association with the Carlow Historical & Archaeological Society. The Museum is a member of the Local Authority Museums' Network (LAMN).","GPS coordinates: 52.836559, -6.928314 ITM E672220 N676670",CW3,Facebook: facebook.com/carlowcountymuseum     Twitter: twitter.com/carlowcountymus   Youtube: www.youtube.com/carlowcountymuseum ,County Museum,3,672220,676670
3,Clare Museum,Arthurs Row,Off O'Connell Square,Ennis,Clare,,065 6823382,http://www.clarelibrary.ie/eolas/claremuseum/,claremuseum@clarecoco.ie,"The mission of Clare Museum is to collect, preserve, interpret and display the material culture relating to the history of County Clare, both in the museum building and online, as an educational resource and a socially inclusive cultural service for the people of Clare and visiting tourists. ",,CE3,,"General, Local History",20,533840,677470
4,Lewis Glucksman Gallery,University College Cork,,Cork,Cork,,021 4901844,http://www.glucksman.org,info@glucksman.org,"The Lewis Glucksman Gallery is a cultural and educational institution that promotes the research, creation and exploration of the visual arts. Located at the main entrance to University College Cork on Western Road, the Glucksman is an award-winning building that includes display spaces, lecture facilities, a riverside restaurant and gallery shop. The Lewis Glucksman Gallery is named in honour of Dr Lewis Glucksman. Dr. Glucksman was a successful investment banker and renowned philanthropist who with his wife, Loretta Brennan Glucksman, generously supported cultural and educational projects in Ireland and the US. Loretta Brennan Glucksman is currently the Honorary Patron of the gallery.",,CK21,,Art,70,566270,571490
5,Allihies Copper Mine Museum,Allihies,Beara,West Cork,Cork,,027 73218,http://www.acmm.ie,info@acmm.ie,"Allihies, the last village at the end of the beautiful Beara peninsula, sits between an impressive rocky mountain range and the rugged Atlantic coast. The saying ‘a view around every corner’ certainly applies here. The panorama from Barnes gap is unforgettable and, as you descend towards the village through the small fields, the Man Engine house at the Mountain Mine leaps out from the grey mountain ahead. Allihies Copper Mine Museum (ACMM), at the foot of the village, bears witness to the phenomenal copper mining industry at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution that changed the land and people of Allihies forever.",,CK1,,"Industrial. Natural History, Local History",43,458420,544930
6,"Fota House, Arboretum and Gardens",Fota Island,,Carrigtwohill,Cork,,021 4815543,http://www.fotahouse.com,info@fotahouse.com,"Fota House offers you a special visiting experience. With its wealth of treasures, you can immerse yourself in a world of elegance and beauty. From daily house tours to regular outdoor events, there's always something happening!",,CK15,,"Historic Building, Local History ",62,579100,571320
7,Crawford Municipal Art Gallery,Emmet Place,,Cork,Cork,,021 4907855,http://www.crawfordartgallery.ie,info@crawfordartgallery.ie,"Crawford Art Gallery, a National Cultural Institution and regional art museum for Munster, is dedicated to the visual arts, both historic and contemporary. Located in the heart of Cork city, beside the Opera House, the Gallery is a critical part of Ireland's cultural and tourism infrastructure, welcoming over 200,000 visitors a year. Admission to the Gallery and to exhibitions is free.",,CK14,,Art,61,567450,572070
8,Donegal County Museum,High Road,,Letterkenny,Donegal,,074 9124613,http://www.dun-na-ngall.com/museum.html,museum@donegalcoco.ie,"Donegal County Museum is based in an old stone building, which was once part of the Letterkenny Workhouse which opened in 1845.  The first floor gallery exhibition tells the story of  County Donegal from the Stone Age to the Twentieth century. We hold a series of temporary exhibitions throughout the year, which cover a wide range of topics.  The Museum also hosts a series of talks and associated events during the year on topics as varied as history, geology, archaeology and flora and fauna. The Museum is also the home of the Archaeological Survey of Donegal. The survey contains the field notes, maps, plans and slides of the sites and monuments listed in the archaeological survey that was published in 1983. Members of the public can consult the files by appointment. ",,DL2,,"Archaeology,  General, Historic Building, Local History, Maritime, Natural History, Not for Profit, ",91,616973,911918
9,Number Twenty Nine (Georgian House Museum),29 Fitzwilliam Street Lower,,Dublin 2,Dublin ,,01 7026163,http://www.esb.ie/main/about-esb/numbertwentynine/default.htm,NumberTwentyNine@esb.ie,"Number Twenty Nine is Dublin's Georgian House Museum. Visitors take a tour from the basement to the attic, through rooms which have been furnished with original artefacts as they would have been in the years 1790 to 1820. Number Twenty Nine Lower Fitzwilliam Street, was first occupied in 1794, during a time of great change and expansion in Ireland's capital. The first occupant was Mrs Olivia Beatty, the widow of a prominent Dublin wine merchant. Visiting the exhibition gives young and old alike a chance to experience what life was like for the fortunate who lived in such elegant townhouses, and the less fortunate who worked in them. The exhibition is a partnership between Electricity Supply Board and the National Museum of Ireland, and has been playing an important role since 1991 in making more accessible the history of late Georgian Dublin.",,DN62,,Historic Building,195,716690,733400
10,Dublin Writers Museum,18 Parnell Square,,Dublin 1,Dublin ,,01 8722077,http://www.writersmuseum.com,robert.nicholson@failteireland.ie,"The Irish literary tradition is one of the most illustrious in the world, famous for four Nobel prize winners and for many other writers of international renown. In 1991 the Dublin Writers Museum was opened to house a history and celebration of literary Dublin. Situated in a magnificent eighteenth century mansion in the north city centre, the collection features the lives and works of Dublin’s literary celebrities over the past three hundred years. Swift and Sheridan, Shaw and Wilde, Yeats, Joyce and Beckett are among those presented through their books, letters, portraits and personal items. The splendidly restored Georgian house is a pleasure in itself with its sumptuous plasterwork and decorative stained glass windows. The museum holds exhibitions, lunchtime performances and readings and has a special room devoted to children’s literature. The magnificent Gallery of Writers is an ideal setting for product launches, presentations, book launches and receptions, while our modern lecture rooms meet the demands of the conference planner. Dublin is famous as a city of writers and literature, and the Dublin Writers Museum is an essential visit for anyone who wants to discover, explore or simply enjoy Dublin’s immense literary heritage.",,DN15,,Literature,144,715570,735190
11,Farmleigh,Phoenix Park,Castleknock,Dublin 15,Dublin ,,01 8155900 / 01 8155981,http://www.farmleigh.ie/,farmleighinfo@opw.ie,"Farmleigh is a public amenity situated to the North-West of Phoenix Park in Dublin. Farmleigh Estate comprises seventy-eight acres in the suburb of Castleknock. The House is open for free guided tours all year round (please check www.farmleigh.ie for seasonal arrangements). Since 2001, Farmleigh has served as the State Residence for Ireland; formerly it belonged to the Guinness family. The Estate also includes the Boathouse café, several exhibition spaces, a walled garden and Dutch-style sunken garden, and scenic walks. ",,DN24,,"Art, Children, Historic Building, Literature, Local History",155,709170,736240
12,Irish Museum of Modern Art,Royal Hospital ,Kilmainham,Dublin 8,Dublin ,,01 6129900,http://www.imma.ie/index.htm,info@imma.ie,"The Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) is Ireland's National Museum for contemporary art.  IMMA is also the home of the national collection of modern and contemporary art and takes responsibility for the care and maintenance of this national resource. Located in the beautiful and historic grounds of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, IMMA is open to the public six days a week; Tuesday to Sunday. IMMA has a dynamic and changing programme of exhibitions, drawn both from the National Collection and temporary solo and group exhibitions featuring major Irish and International artists. Entrance to the majority of the exhibitions at IMMA is free of charge and IMMA has a busy complimentary programme of talks, lectures and other events for all ages. For full details of the current programme please visit www.imma.ie",,DN41,,"Art, Historic Building",172,713200,733900
13,James Joyce Tower and Museum,Joyce Tower,Sandycove Point,Sandycove,Dublin ,,01 2809265,http://jamesjoycetower.com/,joycetower@failteireland.ie,"The Martello Tower on Sandycove Point is one of a series of 26 similar towers erected along the coast of County Dublin in 1804 to counter the threat of a Napoleonic invasion. Forty feet high, with granite walls eight feet thick, it had a swivelling cannon mounted on the top. The towers never saw action, and in 1897 the War Department decommissioned the Sandycove tower to put it up for rent. In 1904 it was lived in briefly by the young James Joyce at the invitation of Oliver St John Gogarty, and it subsequently became the setting for the opening of his great novel Ulysses, published in 1922. Joyce described the tower exactly as he remembered it, with characters based on its real-life occupants, but he also implied that he himself had paid the rent. The Joyce Tower, as it inevitably became known, was bought and opened as the James Joyce Museum in 1962. The collection includes portraits and photographs, first editions of Ulysses and Joyce's other works, letters and manuscript items, Joyce's death mask and some of his personal possessions – his waistcoat and cane, his guitar and travelling trunk, and a tie which he presented to Samuel Beckett from his own wardrobe. The roof of the tower and the round room on the first floor remain much as Joyce described them in Ulysses.",,DN44,,"Literature, Historic Building, Military, Local History",175,725770,728150
14,Malahide Castle & Gardens,Malahide Demense,,Malahide,Dublin ,,01 8169538,http://www.malahidecastleandgardens.ie/,reservations@shannonheritage.com,"Welcome to Malahide Castle & Gardens. Tour guides will take you on a journey through the history of the Talbot Family and the facinating legacy they have left behind. Welcome to Lord Milo Talbot's Walled Garden. Enjoy the tranquillity & beauty behind the walls with over 5000 species of plants including exotic specimens transported by Lord Milo from around the world. The Courtyard is the perfect welcoming entrance to the new visitor centre at Malahide Castle. Located in the courtyard is one of Ireland's leading retail experiences - Avoca. Along with their exciting range of gift & homewares, visitors can enjoy the delights of their renowned foodhall & cafe.",,DN48,,"Historic Building, Children, Local History, Natural History",180,722070,745500
15,National Print Museum,Garrisson Chapel Beggar's Bush,Haddington Road ,Dublin 4,Dublin ,,01 6603770,http://www.nationalprintmuseum.ie/,info@nationalprintmuseum.ie,"The National Print Museum collects, documents, preserves, exhibits, interprets and makes accessible the material evidence of the printing craft and fosters associated skills of the craft in Ireland. With the advancement in new technologies in the 1980s, letterpress printing was being made redundant. A group of like-minded printers and typesetters, spear-headed by former compositor and union official Mr Sean Galavan, fortunately had the foresight to start collecting printing equipment. In 1990 space was acquired at union offices on Gardiner Street in Dublin’s city centre and then in 1996 the Museum was officially opened by then President ,Mary Robinson, at the Old Garrison Chapel in Beggars Bush Barracks. Entry is free to the National Print Museum.",,DN88,,"Industrial, Local History, Craft, Historic Building",225,717530,733100
16,National Transport Museum of Ireland,Heritage Depot ,Howth Demense,Howth,Dublin ,,01 8320427 / 01 8480831,http://www.nationaltransportmuseum.org,info@nationaltransportmuseum.org,"The National Transport Museum is operated by the “The Transport Museum Society of Ireland Ltd.” They are a voluntary and not for profit group. Their main activities include the preservation and restoration of road commercial vehicles, including Trams, buses, fire appliances, Lorries, military and others. The collection includes the restored Hill of Howth Tram, Dublin Trams 253 and 224, 1937 Leyland Titan, and Dublin’s first Double Deck Bus. GNR Gardiner and AEC Regent Buses,  Landsverg Armoured car, Horse Drawn, Electrics and others on display from 1880s to 1980s.",53.3868 Degrees N  6.08100Degrees ,DN59,,Transport,192,727650,739100
17,Pearse Museum - St. Enda's Park,Grange Road,Rathfarnham,Dublin 16,Dublin ,,01 4934208,http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/Dublin/PearseMuseum-StEndasPark/,brian.crowley@opw.ie,"Former school run by Patrick Pearse, now a museum in beautiful grounds. Attractions include exhibitions, a nature study room with attractive displays on Irish flora and fauna and an audio-visual show titled ""This Man Kept a School"". Access for visitors with disabilities to ground floor and Nature Study Centre. St. Enda's Park - One of Dublin city's most charming and atmospheric parks, with its riverside walks, waterfall and walled garden. ",,DN64,,"Education, Children, Natural History, Historic Building",197,714570,727200
18,The GAA Museum,St Joseph's Avenue,Drumcondra,Dublin 3,Dublin ,,01 8192323 / 01 8192300,http://museum.gaa.ie,gaamuseum@crokepark.ie / info@crokepark.ie,"As well as featuring displays which vividly illustrate the history and development of Gaelic games from ancient times to the present day, the museum is home to the official GAA Hall of Fame, which celebrates former players who have made a unique and exceptional contribution to hurling and footballExhibits celebrate the modern heroes of the games and feature Four-in-a-Row teams, great Replays and Rivalries, Camogie, Ladies Football, Handball and International Rules, as well as dedicated displays on the current Hurler and Footballer of the Year and All-Ireland Club Champions. There are oral history sound booths showcasing clips from the Association's oral history archive, as well as touch screen exhibits that give visitors the opportunity to watch highlights of All-Ireland football and hurling finals from as far back as 1931, as well as a new exhibit of radio commentaries featuring the unique voices of Michael O Hehir and Michael Ó Muircheartaigh. ",,DN28,,"Sport, Local History",160,716540,735980
19,The Old Library & Book of Kells Exhibition,Trinity College,,Dublin 2,Dublin,,01 8962320,http://www.tcd.ie/Library/old-library/book-of-kells/,bookofkells@tcd.ie,"The main chamber of the Old Library is the Long Room, and at nearly 65 metres in length, it is filled with 200,000 of the Library’s oldest books. When built (between 1712 and 1732) it had a flat plaster ceiling and shelving for books was on the lower level only, with an open gallery. By the 1850s these shelves had become completely full; largely as since 1801 the Library had been given the right to claim a free copy of every book published in Britain and Ireland. In 1860 the roof was raised to allow construction of the present barrel-vaulted ceiling and upper gallery bookcases. Marble busts line the Long Room, a collection that began in 1743 when 14 busts were commissioned from sculptor Peter Scheemakers. The busts are of the great philosophers and writers of the western world and also of men connected with Trinity College - famous and not so famous. The finest bust in the collection is of the writer Jonathan Swift by Louis Francois Roubiliac. The Book of Kells (Trinity College Dublin MS 58) is celebrated for its lavish decoration. The manuscript contains the four Gospels in Latin based on a Vulgate text, written on vellum (prepared calfskin), in a bold and expert version of the script known as ""insular majuscule"". The place of origin of the Book of Kells is generally attributed to the scriptorium of the monastery founded around 561 by St Colum Cille on Iona, an island off the west coast of Scotland. In 806, following a Viking raid on the island which left 68 of the community dead, the Columban monks took refuge in a new monastery at Kells, County Meath. It must have been close to the year 800 that the Book of Kells was written, although there is no way of knowing if the book was produced wholly at Iona or at Kells, or partially at each location. It has been on display in the Old Library at Trinity College Dublin from the mid 19th century, and attracts over 500,000 visitors a year. Since 1953 it has been bound in four volumes. Two volumes are on public view, one opened to display a major decorated page, and one to show two pages of script. The volumes are changed at regular intervals.",,DN80,,"Archive, Literature, Local History, Historic Building",216,716110,734060
20,Kilmainham Gaol Museum,Inchicore Road,,Dublin 8,Dublin ,,01 4535984,http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/Dublin/KilmainhamGaol/,kilmainhamgaol@opw.ie,"One of the largest unoccupied gaols in Europe, covering some of the most heroic and tragic events in Ireland's emergence as a modern nation from 1780s to the 1920s. Attractions include a major exhibition detailing the political and penal history of the prison and its restoration. The tour of the prison includes an audio-visual show. Tours may be arranged for visitors with special needs by prior arrangement.",,DN44A,,Historic Building,176,712550,733720
21,Dublin City Gallery The Hugh lane,Charlemont House,Parnell Square North,Dublin 1,Dublin ,,01 2225550,http://www.hughlane.ie/,info.hughlane@dublincity.ie,"Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane is a public gallery of modern and contemporary art. A registered charity, it is part of Dublin City Council. The gallery’s original collection of modern art was presented by Sir Hugh Lane in 1908 and, in the ethos of its founder the gallery continues to collect and exhibit modern and contemporary art. The role of the gallery is to protect and care for its collections and enhance public participation, enjoyment and appreciation of the visual arts by way of exhibition, publications, temporary exhibitions and education projects. As Dublin’s city gallery The Hugh Lane has a responsibility to give value added to the cultural life of city.",,DN14,,"Art, Historic Building",143,715530,735170
22,Irish Jewish Museum,3 Walworth Road,Portobello,Dublin 8,Dublin ,,01 4531797/ 085 7067357,http://jewishmuseum.ie,info@jewishmuseum.ie,"The Irish Jewish Museum stands on the site of Dublin’s Walworth Road Synagogue, which was once in the heartland of “Little Jerusalem,” the densely populated Jewish enclave off the South Circular Road. The area was filled with Jewish kosher butcher stores, Jewish bakeries, Jewish grocery stores, Jewish tailors, Jewish bookstores and many other stores and businesses owned by Jews. The Museum preserves an important, though small, part of Ireland’s cultural and historic heritage.?The Museum contains a substantial collection of memorabilia relating to the Irish Jewish communities and their various associations and contributions to present day Ireland.",,DN39,,"Religion, Local History",170,715270,732560
23,Zoological Museum,Department of Zoology,Trinity College,Dublin 2,Dublin,,01 8961679,http://www.naturalscience.tcd.ie/museums/zoology/,mlinnie@tcd.ie,"The Zoological Museum is situated on the first floor of the Zoology Building. Part of the original collection dates back from the Dublin University Museum founded in 1777. The wide diversity of animal life represented in the collection is a rarity in itself and unsurpassed in Irish (and most British) universities. Today, the museum remains a vital, non-renewable teaching research facility for students, staff and visitors. It contains many examples of extinct and endangered species including Ireland's Last Great Auk (extinct 1844), Tasmanian Wolf, Passenger Pigeon,, Kakapo, Mammoth and Giant Irish Deer remains. The insect collections contain over 12,000 specimens many of which are of considerable national and international significance.The collection is further enhanced by over fifty glass models of marine-life, hand-made by the world renowned Blaschka family (c. 1860). The museum is open to the public by appointment - please contact the Curator.",,DN84,,"Natural History, Education",220,716400,734000
24,State Apartments,Dublin Castle,,Dublin 2,Dublin ,,01 6458813,http://www.dublincastle.ie/visitorfacilities/thestateapartmentsandmedievalundercroft/,dublincastle@opw.ie ,"The State Apartments dominate the south range of the Great Courtyard. They were built as the residential and public quarters of the Viceregal Court and were the seat of the executive and focus of fashionable and extravagant social life. Today the Apartments are the venue for Ireland's Presidencies of the European Union, Presidential inaugurations and prestigious functions.",,DN75,,Historic Building,209,715370,733940
25,Glasnevin Cemetery Museum,Finglas Road,Glasnevin,Dublin 11,Dublin ,,01 8826550,http://www.glasnevintrust.ie/,info@glasnevintrust.ie,"Glasnevin Museum is the world's first cemetery museum. Visitors can explore the history and the lives of more than 1.5 million people that are buried here. Established by Daniel O’Connell as a place where people of “all religions and none” could bury their dead with dignity; the cemetery has grown to become a national monument and is a vital part of the Irish Heritage story. The exhibitions show the social, historical, political and artistic development of modern Ireland through the lives of the generations buried there. Both the award-winning museum and the guided tours chart the fascinating history of this hallowed place, telling the stories of grave diggers and grave robbers, cholera epidemics, and world wars. A genealogy research area, where access to the extensive online records can be accessed is a must for those researching their ancestry. Not only have the records been digitised, but images of the original hand written entries are attached to each record. ",,DN33,,Local History,165,714300,738500
26,Rathfarnham Castle,Rathfarnham,,Dublin 14 ,Dublin ,,01 4939462,http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/rathfarnhamcastle/,rathfarnhamcastle@opw.ie,"A 16th century castle built for Archbishop Adam Loftus which in the 18th century was transformed into a grand Georgian House. It has splendid interiors to the designs of William Chambers and James 'Athenian' Stuart. The original castle at Rathfarnham dates back to the Elizabethan period and was built for Archbishop Adam Loftus, an ambitious Yorkshire clergyman, who came to Ireland as chaplain to the Lord Deputy and quickly rose to become Archbishop of Dublin, Lord Chancellor of Ireland and was closely involved in the establishment of Trinity College. The castle with its four flanker towers is an excellent example of the fortified house in Ireland. In the late 18th century, the house was remodelled on a splendid scale employing some of the finest architects of the day including Sir William Chambers and James 'Athenian' Stuart. The collection includes family portraits by Angelica Kauffman (1741-1807), Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680), and Hugh Douglas Hamilton (1740-1808). Please contact in advance of visiting as renovations ongoing.",,DN66,,"Historic Building, Not for Profit, Local History",200,714430,728900
27,Royal College of Physicians Heritage Centre,6 Kildare Street,,Dublin 2,Dublin ,,01 6698817,http://www.rcpi.ie/landing.php?locID=1.12.19,HeritageCentre@rcpi.ie.,"The Heritage Centre is a research and educational centre for the history of medicine and medical humanities in Ireland, with a unique collection of archives, manuscripts, books, images and items. We hold a unique collection of library books, manuscripts, images and items relating to the history of medicine and medical education in Ireland. All our collections are open to everyone, and we also help those who are carrying out family history research. Our reading room is open to the public five days a week by appointment.",,DN68,,"Historic Building, Education, Local History, Science and Technology",202,716210,733770
28,Little Museum of Dublin,15 St. Stephen's Green,,Dublin 2,Dublin ,,01 6611000,http://www.littlemuseum.ie,bureau@littlemuseum.ie,"The Little Museum tells the remarkable story of Dublin in the 20th Century. Based in a beautiful Georgian building, the museum was launched in 2011 with a public appeal for historic objects. The response to that appeal illustrates the generosity of the Irish people: today there are over 5,000 artefacts in the collection. Named as “Dublin’s best museum experience” by the Irish Times, and having just won the Judges Special Recognition Award at the Allianz Business to Arts Awards 2014, the museum’s famous guided tours take place on the hour every hour.",,DN46,,Local History,178,715980,733550
29,National Gallery of Ireland,Merrion Square West,,Dublin 2,Dublin ,,01 6615133,http://www.nationalgallery.ie,info@ngi.ie,"Established in 1854 by an Act of Parliament, the National Gallery of Ireland houses the nation’s collection of European and Irish fine art spanning the early Renaissance to the 1950s. The collection comprises over 14,500 works of art. In essence the collection constitutes a survey of the history of European art from the 13th century to the present day, featuring celebrated masterpieces by Fra Angelico, Mantegna, Rembrandt, Caravaggio, Gainsborough, Reynolds, Hogarth, Vermeer, Goya, Velazquez, Metsu, Poussin, Monet, Renoir, Picasso and Gris. The NGI holds the most important collection of Irish painting dating from 17th century which includes works by James Barry, Thomas Roberts, Daniel Maclise, Walter Osborne, William Orpen, John Lavery, Mary Swanzy, Paul Henry, Jack B. Yeats, Louis le Brocquy and Patrick Scott. The National Gallery of Ireland is also home to the National Portrait Collection (established 1874). Over the years the collection has been developed with additions of paintings, drawings, watercolours and sculpture depicting eminent Irish individuals who have contributed to the civic, social, and cultural life of the nation. Since 1998 the National Portrait Collection has been enhanced by commissioned works which reflect both a more contemporary engagement with the affairs of the nation and a broader range of subjects. Among the highlights in the contemporary portrait series are: Mary and Nicholas Robinson by Mark Shields; Ronnie Delany by James Hanley RHA; Bono by Louis le Brocquy, Maeve Binchy by Maeve McCarthy RHA; Brian Friel by Mick O’Dea RHA; Michael Longley by Belfast born artist, Colin Davidson; and photographic portraits of Seamus Heaney by Jackie Nickerson; Bob Geldof, Brian O’Driscoll and Olwene Fouere, by Kevin Abosch.
",,DN51,,Art,184,716370,733800
30,Chester Beatty Library,Dublin Castle,Dame Street,Dublin 2,Dublin ,,01 4070750,http://www.cbl.ie/,info@cbl.ie,"With free admission and described by the Lonely Planet as not just the best museum in Ireland, but one of the best in Europe, the Chester Beatty Library is a must-see on any Dublin visitor's itinerary.  As the only museum in Ireland to win 'European Museum of the Year' and rated at number 2 in TripAdvisor’s list of recommended Dublin cultural attractions, the library's rich collections from countries across Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe open a window on the artistic treasures of the great cultures and religions of the world. Manuscripts, miniature paintings, prints, drawings, rare books and decorative arts complete this amazing collection - all the result of the collecting activities of one man - Sir Alfred Chester Beatty (1875-1968).  Egyptian papyrus texts, beautifully illuminated copies of the Qur'an, the Bible, European medieval and renaissance manuscripts are among the highlights on display. In its diversity, the collection captures much of the richness of human creative expression from about 2700 BC to the present day.","SatNav: Latitude/Longitude: 53.3422, -6.2671",DN12,,"Archaeology, Art, Children, General, Historic Building, Literature, Not for Profit, Religion",140,715390,733840
31,Galway City Museum,Spanish Parade,,Galway,Galway,,091 532460,http://www.galwaycitymuseum.ie/,museum@galwaycity.ie,"The museum is a spacious, modern building, situated in the heart of Galway city on the banks of the River Corrib and overlooking the famous Spanish Arch. It houses a variety of permanent and touring exhibitions representing Galway's rich archaeology, heritage and history.",M 297 249,GY13,,"Archaeology,  Art,  Children,  Craft,  General,  Historic Building,  Local History,  Maritime,  Natural History,  Not for Profit,  Science & Technology,  Sport",251,529720,724900
32,Computer and Communications Museum of Ireland,IDA Business Park,Lower Dangan,Galway,Galway,,087 2935106,http://computermuseumireland.com/,museum@deri.org ,"The Computing and Communications Museum of Ireland provides a fascinating insight into advances in communications from ancient hieroglyphics to today’s Internet. The array of electronic artefacts on display includes such iconic computers as the DEC PDP 11, Apple II, IBM PC, Amiga, Sinclair ZX81 and the Commodore Vic-20. Learn How Science Fiction Influenced Today’s Technology: See Irish-made computers from the early 1970s onwards: Play Vintage Games incl. Pacman, Space Invaders & Sonic the Hedgehog: Step into an Irish classroom from times past: Create your own computer programme. There are special thematic exhibits on ‘Youth & Innovation’, ‘Women in Technology-Hidden Histories’ and ‘Galway – Ireland’s Digital City’. The facility serves as a venue for special technology events such as Retro Gaming nights, computer programming sessions and it is where the Galway Coderdojo group holds workshops.",,GY32,,"Science and Technology, Industrial",275B,528370,727180
33,Kerry County Museum,Ashe Memorial Hall,Denny Street,Tralee,Kerry,,066 7127777,http://www.kerrymuseum.ie/,info@kerrymuseum.ie,"The Museum collects, records, preserves, displays, and communicates material relating to the archaeological, historical and cultural heritage of County Kerry. It is a designated repository under the National Monuments Act and has a strong and varied collection of approximately 4,000 objects.",,KY1,,"Archaeology, Maritime, Children, Local History, Education, Historic Building",276,483570,614190
34,"Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms",The National Park,,Killarney,Kerry,,064 6670144,http://www.muckross-house.ie,info@muckross-house.ie,"This nineteenth century Victorian mansion is set against the stunning beauty of Killarney National Park. The house stands close to the shores of Muckross Lake, one of Killarney's three lakes, famed world wide for their splendour and beauty. Located approximately 6km (3.6 miles) from Killarney town centre, Muckross House and Gardens represent the focal point and nucleus of Killarney National Park. This is Ireland’s oldest National Park and it includes the world famous Lakes of Killarney, as well as the mountains and woodlands that surround them.",,KY10,,"Agriculture, Craft, Historic Building, Natural History, Archives",286,496740,586200
35,Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne,Ballyferriter,,Tralee,Kerry,,066 9156333,http://www.westkerrymuseum.com/,info@westkerrymuseum.com,"Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne (Corca Dhuibhne Regional Museum) is situated in Baile an Fheirtéaraigh (Ballyferriter), 13 km (8 miles) west of Dingle, in the West Kerry Gaeltacht.  It is the ideal place to find out about the archaeology, history, culture and environment of the Dingle Peninsula before you go out to explore all the wonderful monuments, both natural and man-made, of the area.  The most recent addition is an exhibition about whales and dolphins in this area. Our small but pertinent collection of objects is enhanced by material from the area on loan from the National Museum of Ireland, including several ogham stones and cross slabs from the early medieval period. Interactive computer displays about the early medieval period, ogham stones and learning a few words of the Irish language all compliment our display. Travelling exhibitions are hosted from time to time. We have a great bookshop, and café with home baking, and the knowledgeable staff are delighted to answer all your questions.  Beidh fáilte is fiche romhat!
",,KY15,,"Archaeology, Local History, Natural History",295,435400,604350
36,The Seanchaí Kerry Writers Museum,24 The Square,,Listowel,Kerry,,068 22212,http://www.kerrywritersmuseum.com/,info@kerrywritersmuseum.com ,"The Seanchaí is a visitor attraction in the Heritage Town of Listowel which presents the works of the great Kerry writers in a unique audio-visual experience. Located in a 19th century Georgian residence in Listowel’s magnificent Square, the Centre features five of the County Kerry’s most esteemed writers – John B. Keane, Bryan MacMahon, George Fitzmaurice, Brendan Kennelly and Maurice Walsh. The writings of these national and internationally renowned literary figures are filled with an abundance of rich characters, humour, romance and tragedy drawn from the towns and villages of North Kerry. The words of the writers will make you laugh and cry, but above all you will come away from your visit to Seanchaí with a sense of the people and places that shaped Kerry’s literary genius.",,KY18,,Literature,301,498950,633620
37,Athy Heritage Centre Museum,Emily Square,,Athy,Kildare,,059 8633075,http://www.athyheritagecentre-museum.ie/,athyheritage@eircom.net,"Located in the former 18th century Market House (now Athy Town Hall), Athy Heritage Centre-Museum brings the history of Athy to life, from its Anglo Norman foundation, through the 1903 Gordon Bennett Race, to Athy Men and World War 1 and the story of local Polar explorer Ernest Shackleton. Athy Heritage Centre-Museum has the only permanent exhibition anywhere devoted to Shackleton. Its highlights include an original sledge and harness from one of his Antartic expeditions, a 15 foot model of Shackleton's ship 'Endurance' and an audio visual display featuring original film footage of his 1914-1916 expedition. The Heritage Centre hosts an annual Ernest Shackleton Autumn School over the October bank holiday weekend.",,KE1,https://www.facebook.com/athyheritage.centre?fref=ts,"Local History, Transport, Maritime, Historic Building, General, Archaeology",312,668260,693930
38,Castletown House and Berkeley Costume and Toy Museum,,,Celbridge,Kildare,,01 6288252,http://www.castletown.ie,info@castletown.ie / castletown@opw.ie,"Castletown is Ireland's largest and earliest Palladian style house.  Built between 1722 and 1729 for William Conolly, Speaker of the Irish House of Commons and the wealthiest commoner in Ireland.  The façade was almost certainly designed by the Italian architect, Alessandro Galilei, while the Irish architect Sir Edward Lovett Pearce added the wings. The house remained in the hands of the Speaker's descendants until 1965 when the house was purchased by a property developer Major Wilson.  Fortunately the house was saved in 1967 when along with 120 acres of the demesne lands it was purchased by the Hon. Desmond Guinness, founder of the Irish Georgian Society for £93,000.  The house was opened to the public in the same year and restoration work began, funded by the Irish Georgian Society and private benefactors.  In 1979 care of the house passed to the Castletown Foundation, a charitable trust which was established to own, maintain and to continue the restoration of the house. In 1994 the house with the exception of the contents, was transferred to State care and it is now managed by the Office of Public Works.  The transfer to State ownership has paved the way for a major programme of restoration and conservation work of the house and demesne lands.  Through restoration, conservation, acquisition of parkland and development of visitor facilities, the long term objective is to preserve for future generations one of the most important houses in Ireland and one of significance in terms of European architectural heritage.",,KE2,,Historic Building,313,697900,734200
39,Rothe House & Garden,Parliament Street,,Kilkenny,Kilkenny,,056 7722893,http://www.rothehouse.com/,info@rothehouse.com,"Rothe House & Garden, a historic house in Kilkenny in the South East of Ireland, is the only example of an early 17th century merchant’s townhouse in Ireland. Built between 1594 and 1610, Rothe House is steeped in rich local and national history and a visit is high on the list of things to do in Kilkenny. Rothe House is the centre for Irish genealogy in Kilkenny city and county, and you can research your Kilkenny family history with us. The House and Garden are owned by the Kilkenny Archaeological Society, and managed by Rothe House Trust. The House is open to the public as a Museum, displaying some of the 2,500 historic artefacts collected by the Society since its founding in 1947. These artefacts all relate to Kilkenny heritage throughout the ages and some date from pre-historic times. The Garden, open since 2008, is a reconstruction of an early 17th century urban garden, and has become a very popular garden to visit in Ireland.","52o 39.3’ N, 7o 15.3’ W",KK1,https://www.facebook.com/rothehouse,"Archaeology, Historic Building, Local history, Not for Profit",330,650440,656160
40,Butler Gallery,Kilkenny Castle,,Kilkenny,Kilkenny,,056 7761106,http://www.butlergallery.com,info@butlergallery.com,"The Butler Gallery is one of Irelands most vibrant contemporary art spaces outside of Dublin and is an organization that has made significant contributions to the contemporary visual arts since it’s establishment in 1943. Our policy and programme are committed to exhibiting the work of Irish and emerging artists along with highlighting major international artists, when possible. We are privileged to have an important collection of Irish and international art dating from the 1800s, which we are committed to safeguarding for the future. Located in medieval Kilkenny Castle, we attract a broad and diverse audience of local, national and international visitors. We offer our visitors contemporary exhibitions, which reflect the constantly changing nature of visual art practice and the range of media used in the making of contemporary work.",,KK13,,"Art, Historic Building",350,650800,655730
41,Kilkenny Castle,Castle Road,,Kilkenny,Kilkenny,,056 7704100,http://www.kilkennycastle.ie,john.burke@opw.ie / izabel.pennec@opw.ie ,"KILKENNY CASTLE stands dramatically on a strategic height that commands a crossing on the River Nore and dominates the 'High Town' of Kilkenny City. Over the eight centuries of its existence, many additions and alterations have been made to the fabric of the building, making Kilkenny Castle today a complex structure of various architectural styles. The original Anglo-Norman stone castle was built for William Marshal, 4th Earl of Pembroke (c.1146-1219) during the first decade of the  thirteenth century. Kilkenny Castle later became the principal Irish residence of the powerful Butler family for almost 600 years. The Butler ownership began when James (c.1360-1405), 3rd Earl of Ormond, purchased the castle in c.1391, and lasted until 1967 when Arthur, 6th Marquess of Ormonde (1893-1971), presented it to the people of Kilkenny in return for a token payment of £50. The buildings have been in the care of the Office of Public Works since 1969, and many important programmes of archaeological excavation, conservation, and restoration have been carried out there.",,KK8,,"Historic Building, Local History, Art, Military",340,650790,655700
42,Donaghmore Famine Workhouse Museum,Donaghmore,,Portlaoise,Laois,,086 8296685 / 087 9172008,http://www.donaghmoremuseum.com/,info@donaghmoremuseum.com,"Donaghmore Famine Workhouse Museum is a unique attraction in Co. Laois, Ireland and aims to tell the story of the families who lived and died within the Famine Workhouse walls before, during and after the Great Famine. The Museum uses guided and self-guided tours combined with various exibits to explain the socio-economic conditions which led to the establishment of this and other Workhouses. Visitors to the Museum will also enjoy an Agricultural Collection made up of a wide range of artefacts donated by local people, rangeing from Farm Implements, household items and hand tools located in one of the two buildings that make up the Donaghmore Famine Workhouse Museum.",,LS5,,"Agriculture. Local History, Historic Building",357,626100,680800
43,Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum,Aras Ide,,Foynes,Limerick,,069 65416,http://www.flyingboatmuseum.com/,info@flyingboatmuseum.com,"Ireland’s only aviation museum, preserving the history of the Flying Boat period when Foynes was the first transatlantic airport in Ireland 1937-1945. Museum is located in original airport terminal building featuring a 1940’s style cinema showing the award winning movie “Atlantic Conquest”, 3D hologram re-enacting the night in 1942 when Irish Coffee was invented at Foynes by Chef Joe Sheridan. Showcases of uniforms, memorabilia, tickets, passenger lists, intelligence reports etc with a special children’s area telling the story of development of flight and three flight simulators to try your hand at being a pilot. The jewel in the Museum is our full size Boeing B314 Flying Boat replica – only one in the world. We also have the only aviation archive and library in Ireland.  Available to students, researchers etc.","Satnav:  52.6115, -9.1082 - Grid reference for Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum - R 24849 51675",LK1,https://www.facebook.com/flyingboatmuseum,"Historic Building, Aviation, Maritime, Not for Profit",377,524850,651730
44,Limerick City Gallery of Art,Carnegie Building,Pery Square,Limerick,Limerick,,061 310633,http://www.limerickcitygallery.ie/ ,artgallery@limerick.ie,"The LCGA Collection began in 1936 when a committee was formed to collect artworks for the gallery. In 1948 a municipal gallery building was constructed to house the collection, as an addition to the Carnegie Free Library and Museum situated in the grounds of the People’s Park, Pery Square. LCGA’s collection policy builds on that set out by the founding committee in 1937, which had a principal aim to secure ‘examples of the work of all well-known artists of Irish birth, or of those who have worked in Ireland.’ The committee also desired that ‘an important section of the gallery be reserved for Limerick men and women who attained distinction in history, literature or the arts’ with another section reserved ‘for paintings in watercolour, drawings, engravings etc.’ LCGA’s Permanent Collection has, as with most collections, grown organically. Its initial drive and direction was given by a combination of artists, business people and politicians. Limerick City Gallery of Art now holds an important and highly significant permanent art collection of over 831 historic and contemporary works from 456 artists. It traces the development of modern Irish art in painting, sculpture, drawing, photography and new media.",,LK10,,Art,386,557480,656610
45,The Hunt Museum,Customs House,Rutland Street,Limerick,Limerick,,061 312833,http://www.huntmuseum.com, info@huntmuseum.com ,"Exhibiting one of Ireland's greatest private collections of Art and Antiquities, dating from the Neolithic to the 20th Century. The Hunt Museum collects, exhibits, preserves, documents, and promotes the Hunt Collection, and its own collections, to maximise their cultural and educational potential for the people of Limerick and Ireland. At present, The Hunt Museum develops and provides many activities, such as Tours around the museum, Arts and Crafts Classes, Kids Activities, Camps and Lectures. Our Docents and volunteers will help you to create great family days or to learn more through our guided tours. During a visit to The Hunt Museum you can choose to explore the collection by yourself or take one of our regular guided tours. The tour can be a Highlights tour or for (pre-booked groups) explore a theme or focus on particular areas or objects from the exhibition. During a Highlights tour our expert guides will explore the Hunt Collection and the lives of the collectors. You can view the art of: Picasso, Renoir and Yeats; Stunning works from medieval times and examine weapons and tools from the Celtic period; A visit to our Jewellery Gallery, to view the Mary Queen of Scots Cross, and to the Treasury, to see the Greek coin reputed to be ""one of the thirty pieces of silver"" paid to Judas for the betrayal of Christ is also included. Those that choose to explore the exhibition unguided can discuss the artefacts on an informal basis with our Docent guides who are available in the galleries. Pre-booking is recommended for groups.",,LK4,,"General, Archaeology, Art, Historic Building, Craft, Science and Technology, Religion",380,557780,657430
46,Museum of Free Derry,55 Glenfada Park,Edenballymore,Derry,Londonderry,BT48 9DR,0044 (0) 28 7136 0880,http://www.museumoffreederry.org/,info@museumoffreederry.org,"The Museum of Free Derry was established by the Bloody Sunday Trust to tell the story of the civil rights movement and the creation of Free Derry in the 1960s and 1970s. The story, including the civil rights era, Battle of the Bogside, Internment, Free Derry and Bloody Sunday, is told from the point of view of those who were most involved in and affected by these events - the Free Derry community. The museum is an independent, non-profit, social economy initiative.",,LY8,,"Local History, Historic Building",642,643140,916850
47,County Museum Dundalk,Roden Place,Jocelyn Street,Dundalk,Louth,,042 9327056/ 9327057,http://www.dundalkmuseum.ie/ , info@dundalkmuseum.ie ,"The County Museum, Dundalk is located in a beautifully restored late 18th century warehouse in the Carroll Centre at Roden Place in Jocelyn Street. Funded by Dundalk Town Council the museum opened in 1994 and offers an extensive programme of permanent exhibitions, temporary displays, drama presentations, music recitals, lecture and film. The strength of the Museum resides in its collection.  Chronicling the historical development of County Louth from the Stone Age up to the present, the Museum through a combination of artefacts and computer interactives presents this story over three galleries of permanent exhibition.  These exhibits include the fabled Mell flake, a piece of flint made by human hands and transported here in gravel via an ice sheet, it is the earliest artefact to have been found in Ireland.  Other exhibits include examples of rock art, as well as gun money and Oliver Cromwell’s shaving mirror!",,LH2,,"Historic Building, Archaeology, Local History, Art, Craft",397,705100,807350
48,Drogheda Museum Millmount,Millmount Complex,,Drogheda,Louth,,041 9833097,http://www.droghedamuseum.ie/  or  http://www.millmount.net/,info@droghedamuseum.ie,"DROGHEDA MUSEUM MILLMOUNT and Martello Tower are located on the great fort that towers over the town of Drogheda, County Louth, on an ancient hill overlooking the historic river Boyne. It is the gateway to the Boyne Valley, an area rich in heritage dating back over 9,000 years, while the town itself is over 800 years old. It is the oldest surviving centre of settlement in the town with a dramatic history and many stories to tell. The whole fort is now the Millmount Cultural Quarter, including craft shops, art galleries and café and artisan food centre. Young or old - what ever your interests - you will enjoy a warm welcome and a great day out!",GPS setting Longitude 06.20.57W Latitude 53.42.43N,LH5,,"Military, Local history, Historic Building, General",400,708920,774830
49,Highlanes Gallery,St. Laurence Street,,Drogheda,Louth,,041 9803311,http://www.highlanes.ie/,info@highlanes.ie,"Highlanes Gallery, an exciting new state-of-the-art facility aims to be one of Ireland's most important visual art spaces presenting a dynamic and diverse programme of temporary exhibitions and exhibitions drawn from the Drogheda Municipal Art Collection. The Collection dates from the middle of the eighteenth century and is housed at the former Franciscan Friary Church in St. Laurence Street in Drogheda.",,LH3,,Art,398,709000,775220
50,Knock Museum,The Shrine,,Knock,Mayo,,094 9375034 / 094 9388100,http://www.knock-shrine.ie/museum,museum@knock-shrine.ie,"Knock Museum captures the unique and compelling story of the Knock Apparition of 1879 and tells of the fifteen ordinary people who witnessed this extraordinary event. Visitors can read original hand-written letters by people cured at Knock and listen to pilgrims sharing stories and memories of Knock. The Apparition is also set in the context of life at that time, from living in the thatched house to working in the forge. ",,MO14,,"Religious, Local History",419,539550,782660
51,Michael Davitt Museum,Straide,,Foxford ,Mayo,,094 9031942 / 094 9031022,www.michaeldavittmuseum.com,davittmuseum@eircom.net,"The Michael Davitt Museum is housed in a RIAI award winning restored Penal Church in which Michael Davitt himself was baptised. The collection contains a wealth of personal artifacts, books and letters which document the Life and achievements of Michael Davitt 1846-1906: Father of the Land League
International Humanitarian, Social Reformer, Patron of GAA & Glasgow Celtic FC, Author, MP. The site also features the Grave of Michael Davitt, in addition to the remains of the 13th Century Straide Abbey which contains some of the finest medieval tomb carvings in the country.
",,MO17,,"Historic Building, Local History",424,525810,797470
52,National Museum of Ireland - Country Life ,Turlough Park ,,Castlebar,Mayo,,094 9031755,http://www.museum.ie/en/intro/country-life.aspx,tpark@museum.ie,"The award-winning National Museum of Ireland - Country Life presents traditional life in Ireland throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Set in the beautiful grounds of Turlough Park, the Museum treats visitors to a taste of how our ancestors lived their daily lives, in good times and bad. This national collection is displayed over the four floors and includes original artefacts and displays, captivating archival video footage and interactive screens. 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. A carefully selected programme of temporary exhibitions catches the public imagination. The Museum runs a constantly changing programme of workshops, events and festivals for adults, families and schools. This helps raise awareness of the Museum collection and the associated traditional crafts, customs and traditions. Round off your visit with a relaxing walk through the gardens followed by a tasty lunch in the café.  Afterwards browse through our Museum Shop and get that special gift for your family at home. ","GPS Co-ordinates: 53.883986, -9.212476",MO18,,"Agriculture, Children, Craft, Historic Building, Local History,  Maritime, Not for Profit ",425,520600,793400
53,Monaghan County Museum,1-2 Hill Street,,Monaghan,Monaghan,,047 82928,http://www.monaghan.ie/en/services/museum/,comuseum@monaghancoco.ie,"Monaghan County Museum has been serving the people of Monaghan for 40 years, during which, it has diversified to match the needs of a changing community. The collection consists of over 50,000 objects, which help to tell the story of the county from the end of the last Ice Age to the present day. This award winning museum has a professional commitment to excellence in caring for and displaying it’s collection, as well as making that collection as accessible as possible both intellectually and physically. The museum has a number of outreach exhibitions throughout the county, the museum displays have been recently updated with new accessible exhibits and the museum website and the border museum portal website both have up to date information on collections and events. ",,MN1,,"Archaeology, General, Local History",438,666970,833700
54,The Model and Niland Collection,The Mall,,Sligo,Sligo,,071 9141405,http://themodel.ie/,info@themodel.ie,"The Model is one of Ireland’s leading centres for contemporary art. We host compelling contemporary art exhibitions by international and Irish artists in our newly redeveloped suite of galleries. We are also home to Sligos municipal art collection, The Niland Collection, shown on a rotation basis. In addition to our music, education and cinema programmes, we also have eight studios for visual arts practice and a full-time, international Artist-in-Residence Programme.",,SO4,,"Art, Literature",485,569500,836160
55,Tipperary County Museum,Mick Delahunty Square,,Clonmel,Tipperary,,052 6134550,http://www.tipperarycoco.ie/museum,museum@southtippcoco.ie,"Tipperary County Museum wishes to enable visitors to experience the cultural richness and pride of the County. It works to ensure the museum is widely known and enjoyed by the community and its visitors. The Museum is located on the site of a former prison and was the location of Ireland’s only Borstal from 1906 – 1956. It's collection tells the story of Tipperary and its people from early times to present day and features artefacts from military, religious, social history, political, archaeology, geology, townscapes, photography, sports & industrial collections.",,TY18,,"Military, Religious, Archaeology, Industrial, General, Children",513,620510,622700
56,Thomas MacDonagh Heritage Centre,Lower Main Street,,Cloughjordan,Tipperary,,087 3946862,http://www.macdonaghheritage.ie/heritage-centre/,cloughjordanheritage@gmail.com,"MacDonagh family home which has been transformed into an museum space dedicated to telling his story and that of his family. The centre includes material from the wider heritage of Cloughjordan and a gallery is included to showcase the latest in local talent. A main exhibit is the pianoforte which once belonged to MacDonagh’s mother, Mary Louise Parker, who gave piano lessons to local children. The pianoforte has been donated to the centre by the Hennessy family who were gifted the instrument by Mary MacDonagh.",,TY26,,"Military, Local History, Historic Building",521A,597200,688040
57,Bishop's Palace,The Mall,,Waterford,Waterford,,051 304500,http://www.waterfordtreasures.com/bishops-palace/index.htm,waterfordtreasures@waterfordcity.ie,"The Mall is a beautiful walk, about 200 yards long… facing it stands the Bishop’s Palace, which not only adds a considerable beauty ... the Palace is a fine building of hewn stone, with two fronts, that next to the Mall is beautifully ornamented with a handsome portico.' (Charles Smith’s History, 1746). This exquisite architectural jewel, now a museum, continues to delight over 250 years later, the ground and first floors furnished as a very elegant 18th century townhouse.",,WD1,,"Historic Building, Art",522,660930,612350
58,Medieval Museum,Cathedral Square,,Waterford,Waterford,,051 849501,http://www.waterfordtreasures.com/medieval-museum,museumreception@waterfordcity.ie,"Currently ranked as the number one visitor attraction in Waterford on tripadvisor.com, the Medieval Museum is situated between Cathedral Square and the Bishop’s Palace in the heart of the Viking Triangle. The medieval museum incorporates the 13th century Choristers’ Hall and a 15th century wine vault and takes visitors back to the great age of faith and chivalry. This multi-award winning museum is a tribute to medieval life in Waterford. The museum galleries feature some of the great treasures of medieval Ireland and Europe, including the unique 4 metre long illuminated Great Charter Roll of Waterford (1373) as well as the sumptuous cloth-of-gold vestments (1460).",,WD8,,"General, Historic Building, Archaeology",531,660990,612380
59,Irish Agricultural Museum,Johnstown Castle Estate,,Johnstown Castle,Wexford,,053 9184671,http://www.irishagrimuseum.ie,info@irishagrimuseum.ie,"With one of the most comprehensive displays of farming and rural life in the country, the Irish Agricultural Museum and Johnstown Castle Gardens make a wonderful day out for all the family – whatever the weather. ","GPS co-ordinates:  GARMIN: N 52° 17.782, W 006° 30.355 / TOM TOM: N 52° 17.761, W 006° 30.335",WX4,,Agriculture,564,702100,616700