St Connell's Cultural and Heritage Museum
Local history museum in the former courthouse of Glenties with late 19th-century prison cells and displays on the Famine and the Donegal railways.
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About the museum
St Connell's Museum in Glenties is named after St Connell Caol, who founded a monastic settlement on Inishkeel Island, near Portnoo, in the sixth century. The museum is housed in the late nineteenth-century courthouse of the town, and its displays include the original prison cells of that building.
The collection brings together local history objects from the Glenties area. It has many artefacts connected with the Great Famine in south-west Donegal, an extensive display on the County Donegal Railways Joint Committee and mementos from the filming of the film Dancing at Lughnasa, which was shot in the area. A reading room holds local history records for visitors who want to research the area.
The local community website describes the museum as open throughout the year, with guides available to show visitors around.
Highlights
- Late 19th-century prison cells of the former courthouse
- Artefacts relating to the Famine in south-west Donegal
- Display on the County Donegal Railways Joint Committee
- Mementos from the filming of Dancing at Lughnasa
- Reading room with local history records
Permanent exhibition
- Permanent displays – Local history objects, the former courthouse cells, Famine artefacts, a display on the Donegal railways and film mementos.
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
No accessibility information is published in the sources found. The museum is in a historic courthouse building.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The museum is in the old courthouse in Glenties, south-west Donegal.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guides are available to show visitors around. |
