Our neighbours-Claregalway Museum and Forge
Just over the road in Rooaunmore are our neigbours Claregalway Museum and forge which was officially opened in September 2014. The Museum is the latest project to be undertaken by the Claregalway Historical and Cultural Society which was founded in 1991. The Society aims to encourage the appreciation and knowledge of the area’s rich historical, cultural and archaeological heritage. They have previously published a detailed history of the parish in 1999 and a pictorial history in 2002. The society also restored the old forge at Rooaunmore in 2007.
Construction work on their building commenced in October 2013 and was completed in February 2014. The site was given free of charge by the Smyth and Glynn families, Rooaunmore. The cost of construction was funded by a grant from Comhar na nOileáin, with the balance raised through fundraising efforts.
The Museum provides an insight into the traditional way of life in rural Ireland of the 1950s and before. It also complements the unique historical features of Claregalway, which comprise the 13th Century Franciscan Friary, 15th Century Claregalway Castle and the 17th Century Nine Arch Bridge.
Further information from Seamus O’Connell at 087 3137282.
Construction work on their building commenced in October 2013 and was completed in February 2014. The site was given free of charge by the Smyth and Glynn families, Rooaunmore. The cost of construction was funded by a grant from Comhar na nOileáin, with the balance raised through fundraising efforts.
The Museum provides an insight into the traditional way of life in rural Ireland of the 1950s and before. It also complements the unique historical features of Claregalway, which comprise the 13th Century Franciscan Friary, 15th Century Claregalway Castle and the 17th Century Nine Arch Bridge.
Further information from Seamus O’Connell at 087 3137282.