- The Somme Heritage Centre is a tourist attraction and education center in Conlig, County Down, Northern Ireland. Opened in 1994 the centre promotes Ireland’s role in the First World War, and especially the role of both Protestant and Catholic, unionist and nationalist in the war. It focuses on three of the volunteer divisions in Ireland. Read more…
- During a visit to the museum you can choose to explore the collection by yourself or take one of our regular guided tours. There is no extra charge for tours. Tours take approximately one hour and vary according to the guide. The tour can be a Highlights tour or for (pre-booked groups) explore a theme or focus on particular areas Read more…
- The Titanic Trail is a guided tour around the streets and environs of Cobh, revealing locations and incidents directly connected to the Titanic and many other aspects of the port’s history. The actual building in which the White Star Line Cobh Oark Office was is visited. The very pier where Titanic passengers departed is seen. St. Colmans Cathedral, the Holy Read more…
- Long ago in Ireland, way before mass production swallowed up the small one man Crystal Craft Shops, every single piece was cut with pride on high angled wheels. This method was extremely tedious and painstakingly slow, but resulted in the most brilliant reflective sparkle and sharp, crisp feel. Martin Kelly, Master Cutter and family friend! Armed only with a vision Read more…
- The Irish literary tradition is one of the most illustrious in the world, famous for four Nobel prize winners and for many other writers of international renown. In 1991 the Dublin Writers Museum was opened to house a history and celebration of literary Dublin. Situated in a magnificent eighteenth century mansion in the north city centre, the collection features the Read more…
- ‘Author of many plays’ is the simple accolade to George Bernard Shaw on the plaque outside his birthplace. His Victorian home and early life mirror this simplicity. The first home of the Shaw family and the renowned playwright at 33 Synge Street has been restored to its Victorian elegance and charm, and has the appearance that the family has just Read more…
- Derry Taxis offer a political tour of Derry. Discover the city of Derry. Explore the past,present and what the future holds for Irelands oldest city. Form the English Invasion to the Battle of the Bogside, from the Apprentice Boys Rebellion to Bloody Sunday, from Partition to Conflict Resolution. Our tour guides have lived in Derry all their lives, they have Read more…
- The Workhouse opened in 1840, closed as a Workhouse in 1948 but continues to be used as a hospital until 1991. A group of local historians managed to save some of the original Workhouse building from demolition and this is where the museum and the Waterside branch library are now housed. The Museum occupies two floors of the old Workhouse Read more…
- The former Londonderry Port and Harbour Commissioner’s Office, built in 1882 was officially opened on 18 May 1995 as the harbour Museum. It is a listed (GradeB) building. Situated beside the Guildhall, the building operates as the headquarters of the Heritage and Museum Service of Derry City Council. Opening Hours Harbour Museum – Monday to Friday 10 am – 5 Read more…
- The award winning Tower Museum is located within the city’s historic walls at Union Hall Place. Permanent exhibitions at the museum include The Story of Derry exhibition and An Armada Shipwreck – La Trinidad Valencera. For further information on the Tower Museum contact: Education Officer – Margaret Edwards (028) 71372411 Receptionist – Sylvia Kavanagh (028) 71372411 Email: museums@derrycity.gov.uk Opening hours Read more…