Step back in time at Donaghmore Workhouse

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Discover stories of hardship and resilience in one of Irelands most authentic famine workhouses.  Walk through the original buildings which have been untouched by time, hear the stories which have been passed down through generations, see original artefacts.

👉 Guided tours available daily. Book now to experience Ireland’s past like never before.

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Aerial view of Donaghmore Museum complex, showing multiple stone buildings arranged around large internal courtyards, surrounded by green farmland.

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Stone museum building with green wooden door and sash windows at Donaghmore Museum

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Exterior view of Donaghmore Museum, a long stone building with green doors and gravel courtyard under a blue sky.