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Operator: Sheep and Wool Centre
Duration: 2 h 30 m
Area: Leenane

About this tour

Our family business has been welcoming visitors for over 25 years!

Duration

1 hour

About

Here visitors are given an insight into the importance of sheep and wool in Connemara’s past. Learn the history of sheep farming, local woollen industry and the process of how sheep’s fleece is made into cloth through displays and demonstrations.

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Marvel as sheep’s wool is made into yarn and cloth at daily carding, spinning and weaving demonstrations, practiced on wheels and looms from the turn of the last century. Try spinning for yourself and allow children to discover what their role would have been in the 1900s through hands on experience.

Technology has made hand looms and spinning wheels redundant but at the Sheep and Wool Museum they are brought back to life, with a celebration of truly handcrafted produce.

The museum is open Monday to Friday at set times for guided access and wool craft demonstrations.

For same day bookings please contact the centre directly on 095 42323

Facilities

Museum – A rich and unique collection pertaining to the sheep and wool industries of the Leenane region.

Guided Tours And Demos – See history come to life and get hands on with carding, spinning, weaving and woolcrafts.

Audio Visual Room – A history of the wool industry, available in multiple European languages.

Gift Shop – A wide selection of clothing, blankets, wool, craft items and souvenirs.

Café – Killary Café is open every day serving fine homemade cakes, lunches, snacks and beverages.

Gallery Corridor – An eclectic selection of originals and prints from local artists.

Coach Parties Welcome – Coach parties are advised to pre book.