Drumkeeran Heritage Centre, Drumkeeran, Ireland
Drumkeeran Heritage Centre in Drumkeeran, Ireland is mainly a resource center. It has an Irish cottage and farmyard featuring agricultural machinery, artifacts, craft shop, old style garden, pig sty, and traditional sweat house. It also has a coffee shop onsite. Fax and photocopying services, and tours are offered as well.
A variety of fun things to do in the area include visiting Gortarowey Forest Recreation Area in Drumcliffe. It is situated next to the Benbulben, Gleniff, and Glenade Special Area of Conservation. It is the only area in the country where alpine saxifrage and chickweed willowherb can be found. Tourists should also visit Classiebawn Castle in Cliffoney. Built from a yellow brown sandstone from County Donegal, it is a country house established for The 3rd Viscount Palmerston. It was designed by J Rawson Carrol in Baronial style. Another interesting, nearby site to visit is Sligo County Museum in Sligo. It is currently housed in an old manse. Dedicated to the history of the county, it displays various geological samples and local artifacts. Inaugurated in 1955, it houses a collection of photos from World War I (WWI), and some objects related to Countess Markievicz and Eva Gore-Booth. One of the best hotels nearby is Castle Dargan Hotel in Sligo. It offers spectacular views of an 18-hole golf course. It has banquet and meeting facilities that can cater to any function. Another renowned hotel nearby is Clayton Hotel & Leisure Club Sligo in Sligo. It features adult’s and children’s swimming pools, gym, sauna, spa bath, and steam room. Its rooms are equipped with Egyptian cotton sheets and private bathrooms. Other options include the Leitrim Marina Hotel and the Clancy’s of Glenfare.
