June 11, 2025
News
Irish Workhouse Centre to launch new book
The Irish Workhouse Centre and South East Galway Integrated Rural Development are pleased to announce that it has published a book about the history of
November 9, 2023
News
Hear the story of the workhouse poor in a new way!
Thanks to everyone who worked with us on this project In particular, thank you to the Heritage Council of Ireland for their continued support. William’s
October 5, 2023
Events
Irish Workhouse Centre Conferences 2022
2022 will mark a very important year nationally as it is the 175th anniversary of Black ’47 and also the centenary of the closing of
December 31, 2021
History
Finding Ogle: The Story of the Disappearing Workhouse Master
Finding Ogle: The Story of the Disappearing Workhouse Master In 2019 David Broderick, local historian, and workhouse researcher began work to uncover the mystery behind
May 25, 2021
Events
First Friday Workhouse Series
In March we began a new online venture hoping to tell the story of the workhouse poor and bring attention to the natural, cultural and
May 19, 2021
News
Why not visit us on YouTube?
We recently relaunched our YouTube channel and will soon be adding some of the films produced for Heritage Week 2020. Our most popular is the
May 19, 2021
News
National Heritage Awards 2020
We were delighted to attend the virtual National Heritage Awards hosted by the Heritage Council and presented by RTÉ broadcaster, Anne Cassin. The ceremony recognised
May 19, 2021
News
Museum Renovation
Over the past months we have also been renovating the Workhouse Museum. Thanks to a grant from the Heritage Council and continued support from Galway
May 19, 2021
News
Welcome to our new website!
After many months of planning and design, we are delighted to present our fully responsive, redesigned site. We would like to thank LEADER for funding
May 19, 2021