The 10 Best Visitor Centers in Province of Connacht, Western Ireland

September 26, 2021 Nobuko Falco

Discover the best top things to do in Province of Connacht, Ireland including Una Bhan Tourist Information and Traditional Craft Shop, Connemara Celtic Crystal Visitor Centre, Newport Community Tourist Office, Rathcroghan Royal Site & Visitor Centre, Drumcliffe Visitor's Centre, Sligo Tourist Office, Athenry Heritage Centre, Clew Bay Heritage Centre, Visit Clifden Visitor Information Centre, Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre.
Restaurants in Province of Connacht

1. Una Bhan Tourist Information and Traditional Craft Shop

Grounds of King House Main Street Main Street, Boyle F52 WR26 Ireland +353 71 966 3033 [email protected] http://www.unabhan.ie
Excellent
93%
Good
7%
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5.0 based on 30 reviews

Una Bhan Tourist Information and Traditional Craft Shop

Traditional Irish Craft Shop with Tourist information and office services available. All products sold in Úna Bhán Traditional Craft Shop are all locally sourced and guaranteed Irish. Products sold include CDs, Ceramics, Postcards, Photographs, Maps, Jewellery, Confectionary, Magnets, and much, much more. If you want to take home so authentic Irish merchandise from calm and tranquil surroundings, please call into us.

2. Connemara Celtic Crystal Visitor Centre

Church Rd Leagaun, Moycullen H91 WE2K Ireland +353 91 555 172 [email protected] http://www.connemaracelticcrystal.com/
Excellent
83%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
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5.0 based on 96 reviews

Connemara Celtic Crystal Visitor Centre

Visit Celtic Crystal Factory and Visitor Center where Irish motifs, culture and history are reflected in our beautiful, hand-crafted crystal. Each piece is designed, hand-cut and sold in Moycullen, Co.Galway. Glass-cutting demonstrations are provided by our master-cutters by appointment and are free of charge. We also carry our own exclusive range of Celtic Crystal Jewellery in traditional and Contemporary designs as well as a wide range of Fashion Knitwear,Woolens and Giftware.

3. Newport Community Tourist Office

Georges Street, Newport Ireland +353 98 41895 [email protected] https://www.discoverireland.ie/Activities-Adventure/newport-community-tourist-office/88673
Excellent
75%
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Newport Community Tourist Office

4. Rathcroghan Royal Site & Visitor Centre

Cruachan Ai Heritage Centre, Tulsk Ireland +353 71 963 9268 [email protected] http://www.rathcroghan.ie
Excellent
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5.0 based on 435 reviews

Rathcroghan Royal Site & Visitor Centre

Rathcroghan, in County Roscommon, is the hidden heart of the West of Ireland. When you visit this area, just off the N5 Dublin to Westport road, you can experience the home of Celtic Warrior Queen Maeve, the Goddess Morrigan, the Cattle Raid of Cooley, and seat of Gaelic Royalty – this is the Land of Legends for over 5,000 years. Here you can walk in the footsteps of the ancestors, imagine yourself transported back through time to the age of warriors and heroes, and enjoy this fascinating slice of Irish Heritage. The Rathcroghan Complex, with over 200 ancient monuments, is the historical royal capital of Connacht, Ireland’s Western province. We have been nominated to World Heritage Status, and Rathcroghan Visitor Centre offers a BRAND NEW Rathcroghan and Medieval Tulsk exhibition (open April 2014) with fully insured guided tours tailored to suit you; whether your interest is History, Genealogy, Literature, Archaeology, Heritage, Spirituality, or Mythology. Rathcroghan Visitor Centre, in the Medieval village of Tulsk, provides professional guided tours with a qualified historian/archaeologist; plus self-guide information, maps and advice; family friendly activities, workshops and special events, and full café facilities. You can shop for unique hand crafted gifts, an unparalleled specialist book selection, and expert advice no matter what your interest in Irish Culture, History or Heritage.

Reviewed By carolgleeson

The exhibition is very good, with an impressive bookshop for history lovers, the cafe has very good coffee and cake and the best of all is the guided tour by Mike McCarthy. It is excellent! He weaves together myth, archaeology, history, folklore into a great story. Very interesting and entertaining. The guided tour is a must for anyone interested in the story of Maeve.

5. Drumcliffe Visitor's Centre

Drumcliff Ireland 353-71-44956
Excellent
45%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 33 reviews

Drumcliffe Visitor's Centre

6. Sligo Tourist Office

Sligo Tourist Office O'Connell Street Old Bank Building, Sligo Ireland +353 71 916 1201 [email protected] http://www.sligotourism.ie
Excellent
70%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
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5%
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4.5 based on 64 reviews

Sligo Tourist Office

7. Athenry Heritage Centre

St. Mary's The Square, Athenry Ireland +353 91 844 661 [email protected] http://www.athenryheritagecentre.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 111 reviews

Athenry Heritage Centre

The award winning Heritage Centre is the ideal place to discover history the fun way. The centre’s ‘Medieval Experience’ provides visitors of all ages the opportunity to be part of history with its medieval costumes. Become a Knight, Lord and Lady of the Manor. Discover your inner Robin Hood with the centre’s Have-A-Go Archery activity and engage with history with interactive exhibits of weapons and armor from the Middle Ages. Other exhibits include the medieval dungeon, the Market Street and models of this ancient walled town. Relax in the picnic area and explore the medieval maze too. The centre is also the home of the towns original Mace & Seal, the oldest of their kind in Ireland. Guided tours are available for all visitors to the centre. Discover the best-preserved medieval town in Ireland and visit a place immortalized by the song ‘The Fields of Athenry’ as a town rich in history and culture.

Reviewed By victoriafoody - Victoria, Canada

We decided to go for the full experience which was amazingly good value and not that expensive. Everyone had fun getting dressed up in period costumes. Knights, Executioner and Lady-in-waiting, etc. It was a fun and engaging way to learn about the medieval history of Athenry. Our guides were very knowledgeable and provided lots of information, both horrible and humorous. To finish off the visit we tried our hand at Archery, which even our 9 year daughter enjoyed. It definitely worth making the trip to Athenry just to do this.

8. Clew Bay Heritage Centre

Excellent
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Good
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4.5 based on 77 reviews

Clew Bay Heritage Centre

*Situated in a 19th century building, the Clew Bay Heritage Centre traces the history of Westport and the Clew Bay area from pre-christian times to the present. Genealogical service available. * A free historical walk of Westport Town every Wednesday , leaving the clock (the top of Bridge St)at 11 0 clock.

9. Visit Clifden Visitor Information Centre

Market Street, Clifden Ireland +353 95 22785 [email protected] http://www.visitclifden.com
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Visit Clifden Visitor Information Centre

Visit Clifden is a visitor information centre which gives friendly advice and information information about Clifden town and the surrounds. Activities can be booked here also.

10. Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre

Ballycroy National Park, Co Mayo, Ballycroy, Westport F28 RX77 Ireland +353 98 49888 [email protected] http://www.ballycroynationalpark.ie
Excellent
62%
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 255 reviews

Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre

The Visitor Centre for Ballycroy National Park, Irelands sixth National Park. The National Park was established in 1998 and covers a vast area of mountaineous terrain and blanket bog. The Visitor Centre was opened in 2009 and is located along the N59 road between Mulranny and Bangor Erris. The main body of the National Park is 3 km to the east of the Visitor Centre.

Reviewed By 359catherinef - County Cork, Ireland

A wonderful place to visit. The visitors' centre is really impressive - bright, spacious and spotless. The staff were fantastic and very helpful. A particular mention of Nicola in the cafe. She was really pleasant and informative. We enjoyed the 2 km loop walk with stunning views. We did not have time to explore the National Park further, unfortunately. Highly recommend a visit to Ballycroy.

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