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Collections of diverse objects such as books, coins, vintage cars, boats and farm machinery provide a link with our past. The preservation of such collections is an important part our Museums and Archive work.
Donaghmore Famine Workhouse and
Agricultural Museum | Domhnach Mór Teach na mBocht ó Aimsir an Ghorta agus Musaem Talmhaíochta
Donaghmore, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Tel: 086 829 6685
Fax: 0505 462212
Email: info@donaghmoremuseum.com
Website: www.donaghmoremuseum.com
Closed: Saturday, Sundays & Bank Holidays from 1st October to 31st May
Set in the original Workhouse completed in 1853 this museum explains the socio-economic conditions post famine that led to their establishment. The museum covers the formation of the Donaghmore Co-Operative Society and houses an impressive Household and Agricultural collection
Mínítear bunús na dTithe úd a tógadh tar éis anGhorta sa Teach na mBocht seo; mínítear freisin bunú an Chomharchumainn i nDomhnach Mór. Tá bailiúchán breá a léiríonn tíos agis talmhaíocht.
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MUSEUMS & ARCHIVE EVENTS
Heritage as an Engine of Economic Growth - Galway Agenda Announced
The agenda for the inaugural workshop of this series is now available. The workshop will take place on Saturday, 3rd March 2012 at NUI, Galway.
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MUSEUMS & ARCHIVE PUBLICATIONS
A Policy Framework for the Irish Museum Sector
The Heritage Council is currently developing a Standards and Accreditation Scheme for the Irish museum sector. The aim of this scheme is to assess quality assurance in our collecting institutions. Run by the Museums and Archives...