Strokestown House and the Famine Museum
This one day guided tour will take you between the gently flowing Shannon and the Royal canal to an area steeped in history and mythology
Strokestown House and the Famine Museum
Our tour takes us to Strokestown House, an 18th Century mansion designed by Richard Cassel for the Mahon family.
The tour includes a guided tour of the house and National Famine Museum created within the house containing papers relating to the Great Famine which devastated Irish Rural life and led to mass emigration. As part of the famine museum, a Georgian walled fruit and vegetable garden with peach house and vinery are included.
All of our tours can be customised to meet your needs, just contact us for more information
What's Included
- Pick up from your local centre, Airport or Ferry Port
- Tours accompanied by Failte Ireland Guide with Commentary
- Dinner B&B at a 4 star Hotel Accommodation on all overnight, short & longs breaks (some with leisure facilities).
- Entertainment provided on all overnight tours
- Admission charges to heritage sites
- Evening meal, morning coffee and scones on all day tours
- Luxury coaches with friendly staff
For booking enquiry contact Annmarie at Email: info@irelanddiscoverytours.com
Strokestown House and the Famine Museum
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