Athy Heritage Centre Museum

Hotels near Athy Heritage Centre Museum, Carlow, Ireland .

Ireland is a breathtaking country that stems from a long history. The first settlements in Ireland date around 8000 BC and by 200 BC Celtic migration and influence had begun to dominate Ireland.

However, even though Ireland has gone through many changes including the Irish Rebellion of 1641, the Irish Famine from 1740-1741 which was the result of poor harvest due to cold weather, the Great Famine in the 1840s which was the result of the infected potato crop and the Irish War of Independence from 1919-1921 to name a few historical dates, Ireland has continued to flourish attracting millions of visitors each year.

One particular location that many visit in Ireland is Carlow, which is in the south-east of Ireland about 84km from Ireland's capital, Dublin. While in Carlow, many chose to visit the Athy Heritage Centre Museum.

The museum is an ideal place to visit where visitors can learn about the history of Athy and the surrounding area. Now located in the former 18th century Market House, the museum focuses on Athy's Anglo Norman foundation, the 1903 Gordon Bennett Race, Athy Men and World War I.

The museum also houses a permanent exhibition on Sir Ernest Shackleton. Born near Athy in Kilkea House in 1874, Sir Ernest Shackleton was a local polar explorer. In the exhibition visitors can witness an original sledge and harness from his Antarctic expeditions, as well as a 15-foot model of Shackleton's ship Endurance.

Carlow is a small town in County Carlow, which a population of about 20,000 residents. Visiting Carlow will mean that you can escape the usual tourist hordes, while appreciating the true beauty that Ireland has to offer. Hotels in Carlow are inexpensively priced from $80 to $120 per night and are located close to the Athy Heritage Centre Museum.

Opening times for the Athy Heritage Centre Museum:

Monday - Friday from 10am - 17:00

Admission:

Adults €3.00. Students/Senior Citizens €2.50. Child €2.00. Family Ticket €8.00

http://www.athyheritagecentre-museum.ie/

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Nearby Attractions and Landmarks:

Altamont Gardens
Athy Heritage Centre Museum
Brownshill Dolmen
Carlow Cathedral
Carlow Central (County) Library
Carlow College
Carlow Courthouse
Carlow Farmer's Market
Carlow Golf Club
Carlow Golf Range incorp. Ian Kerr Golf Academy
Carlow Town Hall
County Carlow Military Museum
Croppies Grave
Dublin Airport
Dunleckney Manor
Fairgreen Shopping Centre
Kilkea Castle
Leinster Hills Golf Club
Liberty Tree
Mount Wolseley (Golf)
Oak Park Forest Park
St. Dympna's Hospital
St. Mary's Church of Ireland
The Assembly Rooms
The Dome Family Entertainment Centre
Tourist Office Carlow
Waterford Airport