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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.
Muckross House, Traditional Farms & Research Library |
Teach Mhucrois, Feirmeacha Traidisiunta agus Leabharlann Taighde
Address: Killarney, Co. Kerry
Tel: 064 31440
Fax: 064 35228
Email: library@muckross-house.ie
Website: www.muckross-house.ie
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Muckross House: Muckross House is open all year round, except for the Christmas period.
Muckross Traditional Farms: Muckross Traditional Farms are open weekends and Bank Holidays from mid March (afternoons). They are open every afternoon during the month of May, full days from June until 30 September and weekends during October.
Muckross Research Library: Open by appointment. Monday to Friday all year round, except for the Christmas period.
Located within Killarney National Park, Muckross House was completed in 1843 and is presented to the public as a Victorian family mansion. Muckross Traditional Farms are situated adjacent to the house and depict rural life during the 1930s and 1940s, before the introduction of widespread electrification and mechanisation. Located within Muckross House, the Muckross Research Library collects documentary and pictorial material relating to the social history of County Kerry.
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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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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...