Clew Bay Heritage Centre facts for kids
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| Established | 1987 |
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| Location | The Quay, Westport, County Mayo, Ireland |
| Type | local history museum |
| Founder | Brian Mannion, Jarlath Duffy |
| Owner | Clew Bay Heritage Centre Ltd |
| Public transit access | Westport railway station (3.2 km) Westport (Mill Street) bus stop (2.5 km) |
| Nearest car park | On-site |
The Clew Bay Heritage Centre is a cool local history museum in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland. It's located right by the pier in the west of the town. This museum helps you learn all about the history and heritage of the beautiful Clew Bay area and Westport itself.
Discovering Clew Bay's Past
The museum is packed with interesting stories and items. You can learn about famous local landmarks like Croagh Patrick, a holy mountain. You'll also find out about important historical figures. These include Grace O'Malley, a famous pirate queen. Another figure is John MacBride, a leader during a time of big changes in Ireland. You can also learn about Maud Gonne, who was involved in Irish politics and culture.
What You'll Discover
The museum also covers big historical events. These include the Irish War of Independence, a time when Ireland fought for its freedom. You can also learn about the 1798 Rebellion, another important uprising. The museum also shows what schooling was like in the area long ago. It's a great place to see how people lived in the past.
The Museum Building
The museum is housed in a stone building from the 1800s. This building has an interesting past! It was once used to hold live pigs before they were transported. The Harbour Board kindly donated this building for the museum.
The Clew Bay Heritage Centre was started in 1987. It was founded by the Westport Historical Society. People who visit often describe it as a "chaotic but engaging jumble." They also call it "a veritable garage sale of history." This means it's full of many different, fascinating things to explore!
