DerryGlad trip advisor

An intimate pathway through rural irish life

Delve into 250 years of Irish Rural life where Charlie will guide you through an unforgettable glimpse into the past in this hidden gem in Ireland’s hidden heartlands

DerryGlad trip advisor

An intimate pathway through rural irish life

Delve into 250 years of Irish Rural life where Charlie will guide you through an unforgettable glimpse into the past in this hidden gem in Irelands hidden heartlands

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DERRYGLAD FOLK AND HERITAGE MUSEUM

A Personalized Tour Of Our Rural Past

Experience life in rural Ireland back to the nineteenth century as you visit our folk museum. At the award-winning Derryglad Folk and Heritage Museum you can explore our collection of 7,500+ objects. Our guided tours take you back in time, through the village shops, the school room and kitchen as you learn the stories and traditions of long ago. Examine the butter churns and other Artifacts in the diary, see the old ploughs tractor and other farm machinery. Discover the traditional self-sufficient culture of rural Ireland in days gone by. Enjoy our collection of sporting memorabilia, including historic items from Croke Park. Bring back memories from your childhood or introduce the next generation to the way we used to live.

School Tours

Educational Award Winning School Tour Destination

Museum Tours

School Overview at DerryGlad Folk & Heritage Museum

School Tours

Take your school tour on a journey to the past at Derryglad Folk and Heritage Museum.

Charlie Finneran in front of Maccormacs shop with a vintage bicycle

Family & Individuals

Take a step back in time on your family day out as you explore our folk museum near Athlone.

A Group of people at the Dairy Shop

Group Tours

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