News
David Rooney exhibition hosted at the Workhouse
We are very excited that several of David Rooney’s Famine etchings have found a permanent home with us here at the Workhouse. David is originally
July 29, 2022
News
Black 47 Famine Conference Success
The Dining Hall – Irish Workhouse Centre L-R: Gerard Moran, Cathaoirleach Peter Keaveney, Clare Lowery, Kathleen Villiers-Tuthill, Christy Cunniffe Thank you to all who presented,
June 3, 2022
News
Our first conference in 2022 – Black ’47
We look forward to our first conference in 2022. We would be grateful if you could share as widely as possible. The full conference brochure
April 30, 2022
News
We look forward to seeing you in 2022
We’re delighted to re-open for the 2022 season on Tuesday, 5th April.Opening days are Tuesday-Sunday and guided tour times are:10am, 12 noon, 2pm and 4pm. While
April 4, 2022
News
We are hiring!
Job Description: Administrator – Receptionist South East Galway Integrated Rural Development Clg. is a not-for-profit, local development company, operating since 1997. The company manages the
February 24, 2022
Events
First Friday Series November: ‘Giving witness to Famine: The State of the Country reports in the Nation newspaper’
The last talk in our First Friday Series 2021 will be brought to you on Friday 3rd December at 8pm and is entitled ‘Giving witness
November 24, 2021
News
Thanks everyone!
We’ve come to the end of another season here at the Irish Workhouse Centre in Portumna. Our final day open for general tours is Sunday
November 12, 2021
Events
First Friday Series November: Doing the Rounds
The next talk in our First Friday Series will be brought to you on Friday 5th November by Dr. Christy Cunniffe. Christy will be discussing
October 11, 2021
News
The Workhouse welcomes the Polish Ambassador
We were delighted to host the Polish Ambassador Anna Sochańska on 17th September 2021 as part of our Culture Night celebrations. The Ambassador kindly unveiled Kieran
September 24, 2021
Events
First Friday Series October: Aspects of life and death in the Workhouse
The next talk in our First Friday Series takes place on 1st October at 8pm via Zoom. Clare Doyle will be discussing ‘Aspects of life
September 10, 2021