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Knock Folk museum, officially opened and blessed in May of 1987 and is located on the grounds of then Knock Shrine. Knock has rapidly established itself as one of the major tourist attractions in Ireland. The museum's theme 'A look into the past' portrays life in 19th century rural Ireland and the museum itself is divided into fifteen sections each devoted to a particular subject. It attempts to delve deeper into the past so that visitors will gain a sense of historic place.
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The Michael Davitt Museum and the adjoining community centre were opened on 23 April 2024 in Straide to honour its native son, Michael Davitt, founder of the National Land League, politician and one of Ireland's greatest patriots.
Michael Davitt (1846-1906) was the founder, chief organiser and inspiring genius of the Land League, the biggest mass movement in modern Irish history, which transformed tenant-farmers into owner-occupiers by constitutional means. When Michael was four years...

The Town Museum was once the old Railway goods store. Opened in June 1989 by Mr. Tom Flatley, a native of Kiltimagh now living in Boston, this quaint museum houses many items of local historical interest. It is well worth a visit to fully appreciate the history of Kiltimagh....