Kerry Bog Village

Kerry Bog Village is a unique open-air museum located just outside Killorglin, offering visitors a step back in time to rural Ireland in the 19th century. The village features a collection of reconstructed thatched cottages, each furnished with period-appropriate items such as turf fires, traditional furniture, and tools. The site also includes exhibits on bogland life, including a bog garden and demonstrations of turf cutting. Visitors can explore the cottages, see farm animals like Irish wolfhounds and donkeys, and learn about the daily lives of Irish peasants. What makes Kerry Bog Village distinctive is its authentic recreation of a pre-famine Irish settlement, complete with a schoolhouse, a blacksmith's forge, and a shebeen (illegal pub). The museum is set in a beautiful natural landscape, with views of the surrounding mountains. It's an engaging experience for families and history buffs, offering hands-on activities and a chance to see traditional crafts. The village also has a café and gift shop.

Don't miss

• Tour the thatched cottages, each representing a different aspect of village life (e.g., home, school, forge).
• See the bog garden and learn about turf cutting and the importance of bogs in Irish history.
• Meet the resident Irish wolfhounds and other farm animals.
• Watch live demonstrations of traditional crafts like blacksmithing or weaving (seasonal).
• Visit the shebeen and imagine a pint of stout in the illegal pub.

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Kerry Bog Village

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