INTRODUCTION
In brief, the Famine Village is an outdoor museum that tells the story of life in the area from the Famine back in the 1840s, through the 1900s to the present day.
Different to any other tourist attraction in Ireland the Famine Village depicts life in Ireland as it was, uncommercialised, interdenominational interspersed with humorous anectdotes of Irish life.
2008 BROCHURE
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ATTRACTIONS
We have a wide array of actual size attractions including original dwellings which were still inhabited little more than 20 years ago.
Other life-size attractions include;
- IRISH WAKE
- MASS ROCK
- EVICTION SCENE
- TRAVELLING COMMUNITY
- SCALPEEN
CLICK HERE to view images of a selection of the attractions you will find when visiting the Famine Village.
GUIDED TOURS
You can also avail of the guided tours to help give you an understanding of Irish history or if you wish to walk through the museum on your own maps are available to guide you through and explain each exhibit.
The whole tour is designed not to divide on any grounds but show a view of Irish history where there were no winners and to help promote a need for greater understanding, tolerance, education and unity among all people.
HOW TO BOOK
We would always recommend booking in advance which can only be done by telephone.
You can reserve your place on one of our tours by calling +353 (0) 7493 78078, 7 days per week from 10am until 6pm.
However, for individuals and small parties this is not a necessity, you are more than welcome to arrive at your convenience and if you wish, join the next available tour.
For large groups and coach parties booking in advance is required to accommodate such numbers.
