Dan O'Hara's Heritage and History Centre
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This award winning heritage centre is situated approximately 5 miles from Clifden - Connemara’s capital. It offers a unique insight into the history and heritage of this most beautiful part of the West. A multi-lingual audiovisual introduces the history of the area and tells the story of Dan O’Hara. Dan’s cottage and farm has been restored and his illustrates life in Connemara before the famine. Animals on the farm include Connemara ponies, donkeys, cattle and sheep. Visitors can also step back in time a visit a Crannóg, (pre-historic lake dwelling) Ringfort and Clocahaun (early Christian Oratory). Guided tours of the centre are available by prior appointment and are both entertaining and educational. Demonstrations of Turf Cutting, Shearing, Thatching and other activities are available. Other facilities include Craft shop with large selection of knitwear, marble, jewellery and other gifts. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Farmhouse accommodation available.

ADDRESS: Lettershea, Clifden, Co. Galway
TEL: 095-21808 / 21246
FAX: 095-22098
EMAIL: danohara@eircom.net
WEBSITE: www.connemaraheritage.com

LOCATION: Situated on main Clifden-Galway road,
6km from Clifden, 50km from Galway

SEASON: April to October - Daily: 10.00-18.00 Last admission 17.00

GROUP BOOKINGS NECESSARY: Yes

BOOKING CONTACT: Martin & Nora Walsh

MANAGER: Martin & Nora Walsh

EDUCATION OFFICER: Martin & Nora Walsh

AVERAGE VISIT LENGTH: 1 1/2 hours

ENTRANCE FEES: Adult/OAP: €7.50 / Student: €6.50 / Child: €4.00 / Family: €18.00 (2A + 4C)
Groups (Min 12): Adult/OAP: €6.00 / Student: €5.00 / Child: €3.00

GUIDED TOURS: Max No: 35, Duration: 1 1/2-2 hours Languages: English & Irish

AUDIO VISUAL: Duration: 19 minutes, Languages: English, Irish, French, German, Spanish & Italian

EXHIBITION: History of Connemara from pre-historic times. Languages: English, Irish

RESTAURANT: Fully licensed restaurant serving lunches, snacks and Irish coffee

PICNIC AREA: Yes

SHOP: Yes

INFORMATION GUIDE: English

COACH PARKING: Yes, 8 coaches

CAR PARKING: Yes, 50 cars

DISABLED ACCESS/TOILET: Yes