Creagaballa Lake Situated in unspoilt countryside overlooking Creagaballa Lake 6.5km from the workhouse at Swinford where thousands of people from the region died during the 19th century due to starvation, and 20 km from The Museum of Country Life, Turlough

Maypole Room
Dedication Pics
Maypole Dedication Plaque
Maypole Disaster Story

Cottage Gathering in 1950'sUse the Center for a social event or special occasion: weddings, meetings, conferences– the hall, the reception room, or the cottage.

Tom Hennigan in doorway

Tom Hennigan at the Cottage Fireplace"Every visitor to
Ireland should start their tour here."

–Byron King, Principal,San Diego, California

Tools on displayDisplays range from prehistoric to 19th century land estates and tenants, through independence and into the present

Nearby historical siteLearn about historical sites & their influence on our culture

Take a tour of the Parish Community DisplayTour of Centre

Farming potatoes andmoreSee and hear how this family survived on less than ten acres of poorish land for nearly 200 years Hennigan's Centre is a new and unique in County Mayo

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Heritage Centre

Web Design by Rick Mathews, MRCVS
& Don Beck, 2004-11