
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

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

Heritage Week 2023 at the Workhouse
What’s on – Looking forward to Heritage Week 2023 National Heritage Week is a nine-day celebration of Ireland’s natural, built and cultural heritage. The main

Welcome Luna
My name is Luna Keita, I am an 18-year-old French student. I live in Cluses, a town located in the department of Haute-Savoie, in the

Old Tuam Society Donation
We are very grateful to the Old Tuam Society for their generous donation to the Irish Workhouse Centre as part of last December’s Orphans of

The Irish Workhouse Centre Welcomes the President of Ireland and Mrs Higgins
The Board of Directors, Manager, staff, and volunteers of the Irish Workhouse Centre – Portumna were delighted to host President and Mrs. Higgins on Sunday

Important Notice: Sunday, 4th December
There will be no tours of the Workhouse available on Sunday 4th December due to the staging of a play in the building. We apologise

Important Tour Information – 10th September 2022
There will be no tours of the Workhouse on Saturday 10th September while the conference ‘Commemorating the Closing of the Workhouses in Ireland’ takes place.

1845: Memento Mori by Paula Stokes
The Irish Workhouse Centre is delighted to welcome Paula Stokes and her 1845: Memento Mori famine memorial and glass installation. The exhibition is dedicated to