Claregalway Museum & Forge

Discover rural life from bygone days

Step back in time at the Claregalway Museum and Forge in Galway, where history comes alive through meticulously restored artifacts. The forge boasts traditional equipment, including an open furnace and massive leather bellows. Carpenters’ tools stand ready in the carpenters’ section, highlighting the craftsmanship of bygone eras. Discover the stories of yesteryear through a wealth of old photographs and documents. The Claregalway Museum and Forge offers a captivating journey into the community’s history, preserving its heritage for generations to come.

Witness the evolution of farming with displays of traditional equipment, from mowing machines to ploughs. Delve into domestic life with household items like the traditional ‘crane’ for hearth cooking. Immerse yourself in Claregalway’s musical past with artifacts from the Claregalway Fife and Drum Band.

The Museum

The carpenters’ section showcases an array of old-style manual tools, highlighting the valued craftsmanship of carpenters and their close collaboration with blacksmiths. Explore traditional farming equipment, including mowing machines and ploughs. Witness domestic life with old household items like the traditional ‘crane’ for hearth cooking. Immerse yourself in Claregalway’s musical heritage with artifacts from the Claregalway Fife and Drum Band. Browse through a collection of old photographs and documents, offering glimpses into the community’s past.

The Forge

Claregalway Museum’s forge, restored to its former glory, houses typical equipment including an open furnace, massive leather bellows, and a large anvil. Experience the artistry of blacksmithing as you witness the shaping of red-hot iron. Delve into history and craftsmanship in this captivating exhibit.

Claregalway History

Opening Hours

Open 10am – 4pm, Wed-Sat

Contact

📧 [email protected]
📞 + 353 (0) 87 3137282
💻 https://www.facebook.com/ClaregalwayHistoricalSociety/

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