Kerry Bog Village Museum
Open-air museum on the Ring of Kerry with furnished thatched cottages showing rural life in 19th-century Ireland, plus Kerry bog ponies.
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About the museum
The Kerry Bog Village lies on the Ring of Kerry between Killorglin and Glenbeigh, at the foot of the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks and surrounded by the bogland of Ballintleave. It is a reconstructed village that gives an insight into how people lived and worked in rural Ireland in the late nineteenth century, including the years of the Famine.
The village consists of period thatched cottages that are fully furnished with authentic antiques, with sound effects and figures to bring the rooms to life. Outdoors, a collection of farm tools used by turf cutters and farmers of the time is on display, and the museum explains how peat was cut and used as the main fuel for heating and cooking. Visitors are given a booklet describing each cottage and point of interest, available in many languages, including English, Irish, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Japanese.
Live animals are a feature of the visit. The Kerry bog pony, a breed that almost became extinct and was rebuilt from a herd of 20 ponies found in 1994, can be seen here, along with Irish wolfhounds. The Red Fox bar and restaurant stands immediately beside the village.
Highlights
- Furnished thatched cottages of the late nineteenth century
- Outdoor display of turf-cutting and farm equipment
- Kerry bog ponies and Irish wolfhounds
- Visitor booklet in many languages
- Setting at the foot of the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks on the Ring of Kerry
Permanent exhibition
- The Kerry Bog Village – Furnished period cottages and outdoor displays of turf-cutting and farm equipment showing country life in late nineteenth-century Ireland.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
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| Reduced | €7Pensioners and students |
| Children & teens | €4.50 |
| Seniors | €7Pensioners. |
| Students & apprentices | €7 |
| Groups | €7 per personGroup rate per adult. |
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
The village is described as ideal for families, with child tickets and live animals to see.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Two large car parks at the front and rear of the Red Fox bar, with ample space for buses and cars.
The village is on the Ring of Kerry between Killorglin and Glenbeigh.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
The Red Fox Inn bar and restaurant stands directly beside the village. There are two large gift shops, one in the village and one in the Red Fox.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | A visitor booklet explaining every cottage is given out at the entrance in many languages. Group bookings for the village and the Red Fox can be made through the website. |
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