Minister Heather Humphreys officially launched the ‘Carrickmacross Workhouse Visitor Experience’ on Thursday, 14th April.
The Workhouse Visitor Experience tells the story of life, death and emigration 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 Tours should be booked in advance either via Telephone or Email:
Telephone – 042 966 45 40
Email – info@carrickmacrossworkhouse.com
Thank you to Monaghan County Council for supporting the Workhouse Visitor Experience with funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development’s ‘Town and Village Renewal Scheme’.
