kenmare heritage centre

The Story of Kenmare and Mapped Heritage Trail. Kenmare was designated a Heritage town by Bord Failte (The Irish Tourist Board), the town was designated under the theme a "Planned Estate Town". The Centre was officially opened in June 1994 by the President of Ireland, Mrs Mary Robinson. The centre is located in the Heart of Kenmare Town, entrance to the centre is via Kenmare Tourist Office. There is ample parking space outside the centre. A visit to Kenmare is not complete without a visit to Kenmare Heritage Centre.

The Heritage Centre covers themes such as: Kenmare Lace Exhibition (Lace Making Displays), Famous Visitors to Kenmare, The Nun of Kenmare, The History of Kenmare, Historical Sites in Kenmare, The Effects of the Famine on Kenmare, The Landlords of Kenmare.

Personal Sound Tours:
One of the features of the exhibition is the provision of personal Sound Tours, these are personal headsets which give each visitor an extra dimension to their visit.