Reviews of Derryglad Folk and Heritage Museum. (Museum) in Athlone (Roscommon).

Derryglad Folk and Heritage Museum

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Derryglad, Curraghboy, Co. Roscommon, N37 X6X8, Ireland

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Reviews of Derryglad Folk and Heritage Museum

M. K.

Small but having a great collection of history of Ireland..it's like a chest of history treasure...the owner Bridie.. lovely person can give you all details on everything in the museum..very helpful... overall very good to explore Ireland history

s. b.

What a great place so interesting looking back at all the amazing pieces of history. The owners were so happy to show us around and answer many questions. They have a great collection of memories from all around the Roscommon and wider area . Thanks

G. K.

Was not sure what to expect but it was far better than I could have imagined. Really enjoyed my visit and would recommend it to anybody who likes a trip down memory lane. Well done Charlie!

E. B.

Lovely little historical museum with lots to look at. I found them all interesting and Charlie was very knowledgeable about everything he had. He had so much time for my two kids and answered all their questions. I loved seeing all the old stuff that I can remember as a kid. Would definitely recommend.

L.

Highly recommend. Absolutely outstanding collection of history in one place. From military war medals to 1800s washing machine to horse plows to some fascinating butter churns. Well worth a wee visit.

P. C.

Their museum is not just full of the stuff they collected and were given over the last twenty-four years ! It's full of memories from recent years with something for everyone. If there is nothing here that provokes a memory of growing up in Ireland or of you Mam & Dad or your Grandparents then just chat to the owners, everything here has a story and they are so willing to tell. I have a shed full of 'stuff' which my wife tells me to get rid of and today she paid into this man's sheds full of 'stuff' and reminisced for hours. 'Stuff' = 'Memories', one mans junk is another man's gold. A great day out ! Thanks for the memories !

m. H.

Omg what a place just wow from the minute u step out if your car the place is immaculate and the amount of old stuff they have collected just wow. Brought bk loads of memories. Charlie was so lovely to talk to and so welcoming. Please call to see this fab place well worth seeing.

T. H.

Brillant place to visit. You could spend hours here looking at everything on display. I got to see plenty of stuff that I ve never seen before. Items that were described in the past but to actually see them was great. This is a passion, not a job. The owner, Charlie was a wealth of knowledge. Will go again. And would recommend it to anyone with an interest in how folks lived. An absolute gem of a place. The admission charge is very reasonable. Loved it.

C. C.

Amazing museum, we called ahead on a Sunday and although they are not usually open on Sundays the host was more than welcoming and showed us around. Lots of quirky bits and a lovely trip down memory lane and pieces of the past!

E. B.

A great little place full of history with lots to see. I found it all very interesting and Charlie had all the time in the world for my kids and all their questions.

E. B.

Bargain price for Such a lovely place to visit. Would highly recommend staff were such wonderful friendly helpful people. Will definitely come back for a visit soon.

C. H.

Very interesting place,the staff were very helpful a real trip back in time to old Ireland

P. S.

This is the best museum I've ever been in. Wonderful day and Charlie Finneran and his wife Bridie, the owners, are brilliant tour guides.

A. K. O.

Great place, full of everything you could think of! Staff is lovely. Will definitely be recommending this place to others

M. W.

Excellent collection of items from Irelands past bring back many great childhood memories. Well worth a visit.

B. F.

Amazing collection, history, culture & memories all wrapped up in one, a must visit if in the Athlone area.

V. C.

Fantastic place to visit. Only ten minutes from Athlone Town centre by car. Very interesting exhibits and memorabilia.

P. N.

Great experience. The owners were so friendly and knowledgeable. Well worth a visit.

T. R.

Well worth a visit . Like stepping back in time .Ower was very knowledgeable .Lots to see and easy to find .

N. J.

A fantastic collection of old Irish artefacts. A really fascinating little museum. The owner/collator is a lovely man. Very friendly and knowledgeable. It was great to see the museum during the covid crisis.

T. Y.

A step back in time. Fabulous collection of memorabilia in a tranquil spot.

T. H.

We visited this little museum because of other TripAdvisor reviews, and we were not disappointed. There were three generations of us, and we all got something different from it. My teenager was amazed with how different life was in 'the past', and compared many things she found with modern day equivalents. I found many things familiar from growing up in the 70s and 80s - some things we had and used at home, and others that older relatives had in theirs. For my parent, it was a real trip down memory lane. There was such a large collection of various things, all carefully collected and grouped by Charlie, and his love and pleasure was clear as he added titbits of fascinating information at pertinent moments around the exhibits. We all enjoyed our visit, and talked afterwards about many of the things we had spotted during our visit - including the asthma cigarettes! A wonderful couple of hours, and highly recommended.

H. W.

What a lovely place to visit!! Don't be put off when you arrive as the museum is at the back of the owners house. There is such and abundance of history and memorabilia that you can spend an hour at least looking at everything. The owner is genuinely happy to meet you and give you a tour. Go here you will enjoy it!!

P. H.

A quaint museum full of things from the 1800's onwards

L. B.

Amazing place. So much history here. Fabulous location..beautiful views. Host is knowledgeable and so friendly. I really enjoyed having a chat with this gentleman and learning all about his collection. Huge bonus is that they allow dogs in. Definitely a must see in athlone/roscommen!!

l. c.

Very interesting pieces from photography, old school desks, farm machinery and Gaa memborbilia

M. L.

Derryglad Folk Museum it's a must-see. It taket you back 2 olden days and how people lived a little or Nothing it has a fantastic view of McCormick photography shop it also has a dairy and has School thee old phone box, and Many many wonderful adventurous breathtaking views. I would strongly recommend you to go visit Derryglad Folk Museum. Every time I go out to the museum I see something new that I haven't seen before I just love it 100% and I highly highly recommend this

L. M.

An exceptional collection - thousands of items that will fascinate you and take you down memory lane. Very warm welcome from the owners. Delightful visit today - thank you.

M. F.

What an amazing experience! Owner Charlie Finneran gave us a private tour and explained many of the exhibits. He had the history on Martin Finneran’s grocery store a few miles away, which was one of our destinations merely because of the name (not sure if we are distant relatives). The farm equipment was lovingly and skillfully restored to like new conditions. And as a treat Charlie played a 78 recording of local tenor on his Victrola! So glad we stopped in!

j. c.

Absolutely fascinating glimpse into the past. A veritable treasure trove of miscellany. Delighted we went. A lovely guided tour from the proprietor. Will be spreading the word about this museum when we get home

J. G.

A little bit of history go back in time to your childhood days wide range of various items a must see

C. A.

A lovely place to visit to wile away an hour with the lovely gentleman who owns and operates the centre himself. A great way of appreciating late nineteenth and early twentieth century country life.

D. C.

We loved it it brought so many memories of the 60s and 70s

a. s.

What a fantastic place! First time visit to Ireland we found this place almost by accident would certainly go again the proprietor keeps the place immaculate huge collection of memorabilia fantastic!

J. F.

Interesting place to visit foe an hour

T. F.

Very very interesting I saw things and machines I never saw before

j.

Brilliant attraction, well worth the visit. Great value for money.

C. P.

This was a highlight in or visit to Ireland! So clean and organized. Charlie was so friendly and informative. This is a must see.

M. D.

Really worth a visit, it is small but has a lot of interesting memorabilia on show and is spotlessly clean

R. S.

One of the highlights of a 2 week Ireland trip. The proprietor is a great guy and he has a lot to see.

p. s.

Visited the museum on Saturday,Really enjoyed the visit,like a walk down memory lane and the proprietor was vary informative.Would recommend a visit.

T. F.

great collection of over 6000 items from the past. suitable for all ages and wheelchairs.

A. E.

Had a beautiful experience their today Faboulous place, has something for everyone Very well laid out and very informational proprietor

B. K.

Great place I have been there several times. A must see in Roscommon

H. M.

Fabulous visit will go back again so much to see. Charlie is a mine of information.

A. G.

Excellent really worth a visit brings you back down memory lane

M. W.

Very good quality and excellent quality

A. M.

Fantastic insight into farming and other aspects of Irish life from days gone by!

p. p.

Going down memory lane, a great day in Derry glad would highly recommend that you go there

S. B.

Brilliant visit well worth every cent /penny

K. M.

Great variety of items. A must if you are from Athlone!

D. F.

Great collection of curios from Irish history.

L. W.

Good experience to see all of it people really liked is good.

m. o.

Great experience like back in time enjoyed visit

P. F.

Huge selection of goods from yesteryear brings back a lot of memories

J. C.

Brilliant. Your taken back to the good old days , lots to see .

A. S.

It's brilliant! I really like it.

M. M.

The proprietor prepared a properly prepared presentation!!😁

M. K.

Lovely place to visit.

M. L.

Excellent

M. B.

Very informative

D. G.

Worth a visit.

M. R.

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