Turlough House

 The museum is located in Turlough village, 4 miles east of Castlebar, co. Mayo (off the N5). Turlough house museum is the home to the National Folklife collection; the museum of Country Life is a branch of the National Museum of Ireland and the winner of Museum of the Year in 2001. Visitors to the Museum's Exhibition Galleries are invited to experience the story of Irish country life between 1850 and 1950 through the innovative combination of artefacts and displays, archival video footage and interactive screens. The National Museum of Country Life is located in the spectacular grounds of Turlough Park amid magnificent gardens and an artificial lake, and located alongside the restored Turlough Park House and its adjoining courtyards. Visitors can enjoy a range of public programmes including weekly craft demonstrations/workshops.

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