The MacDonagh Family Home Museum | Free all year round

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Why Visit Us?

Thomas MacDonagh Irish patriot, poet and teacher read more…
We are the only Museum in Ireland dedicated to Thomas MacDonagh, the Irish patriot, poet and teacher. He is best known as one of the leaders of the Easter Rising of 1916 and one of seven signatories of the Proclamation of the Provisional Government, one of the most significant events in Irish history.

Celebrated in his hometown of Cloughjordan read more…
Thomas MacDonagh is celebrated here in his hometown of Cloughjordan. Thomas MacDonagh Museum showcases the story of MacDonagh and his family and the inspiring and enduring relationship they had with a small midlands town.

A strong relationship with family descendants read more…
The Museum maintains a strong relationship with family descendants We have created a uniquely personal collection that enables visitors to learn and discover various aspects of his life, his influences, and his family legacy.

The MacDonagh Family Home read more…
The Museum is housed in the former MacDonagh family home on Main Street Cloughjordan. The family home has been transformed into a museum space that also includes local heritage, shop, research facility and art gallery.

A rare and valuable collection read more…
The material within the collection is rare and valuable to the story of the Gaelic Revival. It explains the Gaelic Revival influence leading to the 1916 Rising and the formative years of the Irish State – spanning the period 1840-1940.

Awarded full Museum accreditation read more…
Thomas MacDonagh Museum was awarded full Museum accreditation by the Heritage Council in 2020. As a visitor to our Museum you can expect an approved standard of care and services.

A welcoming and inclusive accreditation read more…
The Museum maintains a welcoming and inclusive facility open to all visitors. Our volunteers are proud of the Museum and passionate about sharing their knowledge of the collection. We welcome school visits and group tours.

Free all year round read more…
Entry to Thomas MacDonagh Museum is free all year round. Your support for the Museum through donations, souvenirs from our shop and legacy gifts help us to keep this unique cultural resource free and open to the public. A visit to the Museum is a must-see for any visitor to North Tipperary and the ‘Hidden Heartland’ region of Ireland. We are ranked #3 in 10 Best Museums of Tipperary.

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LOCATION

OPENING HOURS

Monday

CLOSED

Tuesday

10:00 A.M - 04:00 P.M.

Wednesday

10:00 A.M - 04:00 P.M.

Thursday

10:00 A.M - 04:00 P.M.

Friday

10:00 A.M - 04:00 P.M.

Saturday

02:00 P.M - 04:00 P.M.

Sunday

02:00 P.M - 04:00 P.M.

Call 0505-42785 during opening hours or email info@macdonaghmuseum.ie to arrange visits and tours outside of these hours.

OPENING HOURS

Monday

CLOSED

Tuesday

10:00 A.M - 04:00 P.M.

Wednesday

10:00 A.M - 04:00 P.M.

Thursday

10:00 A.M - 04:00 P.M.

Friday

10:00 A.M - 04:00 P.M.

Saturday

02:00 P.M - 04:00 P.M.

Sunday

02:00 P.M - 04:00 P.M.

Call 0505-42785 during opening hours or email info@macdonaghmuseum.ie to arrange visits and tours outside of these hours.

GETTING HERE

Cloughjordan is easily accessible by rail, bus and car.
There is free on-street parking throughout the village of Cloughjordan

BY TRAIN

Cloughjordan is on the Limerick–Ballybrophy railway line, at Ballybrophy it joins the main Dublin-Cork railway line, rail services are provided by Irish Train.

BY TRAIN

Cloughjordan is on the Limerick–Ballybrophy railway line, at Ballybrophy it joins the main Dublin-Cork railway line, rail services are provided by Irish Train.

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