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Hennigan's Heritage Centre
Killasser, Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland
Hennigan's Heritage Centre is situated in unspoilt
countryside overlooking Creagaballa Lake 6.5km from the
workhouse at Swinford where thousands of people from the
region died during the 19th century due to starvation, and
20km from The Museum of Country Life, Turlough.
- Hennigan's Centre is a new and unique initiative in
County Mayo. See and hear how this family survived on
less than ten acres of poorish land for nearly 200
years
- Learn about historical sites & their influence on
our culture
- Displays range from prehistoric to the 19th century
land estates and tenants, through independence and into
the present
- Use the Centre for a social event or special
occasion: weddings, meetings, conferences - the hall, the
reception room, or the cottage
- Take a tour of the Parish Community Display
Opening Times
- March to end of September - Open Daily 12am to
6pm
- Conducted Tours: 12 noon, 2pm, 4pm and 5:30pm
- Special Tours & Activities can be arranged
- Tea Shop
- Picnic Tables
- Free Car Park
- Toilets
Location
About 8 km (5 m) from Swinford.
Take the N26 - Swinford-to-Ballina Road to the Moy River
bridge.
Turn off at our sign and follow signs to the Centre.
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