Dan O' Hara Homestead -Connemara Heritage & History Centre

Clifden

Overview

1h
Explore Connemara's colourful past through our audio visual and history display. Stroll through the garden to the reconstructions of the crannóg, ringfort & clochaun. Step back in time when you enter the restored cottage of Dan O' Hara the broken hearted farmer who lived in the little cottage on the hill in the mid 19th Century. Sit beside the turf fire or look out the half door with it's wonderful views towards the Atlantic and imagine how broken-hearted he was to end up selling matches on the streets of New York far from his beloved Connemara. Shop for a souvenir in our craft shop and enjoy a cupán tae and some cáca milis. Gaeilge agus Fáilte.

Current opening times

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 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Facilities

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Paid Visit
  • Covid-19 Guidelines
  • Credit Card Accepted
  • Guided Tours
  • Car Parking Available
  • Guide Dogs Welcomed
  • Toilets
  • Food On Site
  • Wifi
  • Retail On Site
  • Families
  • Sightseeing
  • Heritage Sites
  • Kids
  • Solo Visitors
  • Friends
  • Mature visitors
  • Historical
  • Self guided visit includes 20 minute Audio Visual on the history of the area and tells the story of broken-hearted  Dan O' Hara and his family
  • Stroll through the garden to visit the Crannóg, Ringfort and Clochaun
  • Visit the restored Cottage of Dan O' Hara and stroll to the hilltop with it's wonderful views towards the Wild Atlantic Way and Twelve Ben Mountains
Guided tours available for groups. Email info@connemaraheritage.com for tour options and prices. 

Contact details

  • Lettershea
  • Clifden
  • Ireland
09521246
info@connemaraheritage.com
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