Museum of Country Life

Turlough Park, A visit to National Museum of Ireland – Country Life is a great day out for the whole family, with plenty to see and do for everyone.  Home to the national collection of objects representing the traditional way of life in Ireland since 1850, the National Museum of Country Life is set in modern exhibition galleries in the spectacular grounds of Turlough Park House and surrounded by magnificent gardens and lake. As well as the Museum Galleries and the 19th century Victorian Gothic house, the extensive grounds of Turlough Park feature gardens, woodland walks, a river and lake all overlooked by an
ancient round tower.  Croagh Patrick is situated near the town of Westport in County Mayo, Croagh Patrick rises to a height of 762m above sea level and normally takes about two hours for the average person to reach the summit, and one and a half hours to descend.  It is advisable to take sturdy footwear, rainwear and some drinking water. Climbing sticks are for sale at the Centre.