WORKHOUSE VISITOR EXPERIENCE

Carrickmacross Workhouse Visitor Experience tells the story of life, death and emigration in the Workhouse during the 1840s Great Famine.

History is brought to life using an Animated Film, Interpretative Artworks, Information Panels, and Architectural Features. Visitors see an Original Children’s Dormitory that overlooks Mass Famine Graves.

Tour Guides provide one-hour Guided Tours at 11.30am and 2.30pm from Mondays to Fridays all year. Guided Group Tours are available by appointment on Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holidays.

Tours should be booked in advance either via Telephone or Email:

Telephone – 042 966 45 40

Email – info@carrickmacrossworkhouse.com