Tullow Museum Explained

Tullow Museum
Native Name:Músaem na Tulaí
Location:Bridge Street, Tullow, County Carlow, Ireland
Type:Local museum
Map Type:Ireland County Carlow#Ireland
Coordinates:52.8023°N -6.7379°W

Tullow Museum is a local museum in Tullow, County Carlow in Ireland. It documents the history of Tullow town and the surrounding area.[1]

History

Tullow Museum is located in the former Tullow Methodist church on Bridge Street at the River Slaney Bridge in Tullow. It is run on a voluntary basis by the Tullowphelim Historical Society.[2] [3] The church dates from around 1850.[4]

The museum contains a collection of objects relating to the town's history. There is a focus on Father John Murphy and the events of the 1798 Rebellion, with a display of what are purported to be his last vestments. The museum also has a collection of local historical photographs, and genealogical information on local gravestones.[5] Other items relate to Sir Ernest Shackelton.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BOARD OF CARLOW COUNTY MUSEUM Iarsmalann Chontae Cheatharlocha 7th ANNUAL REPORT 2013. December 2013. Carlow.ie.
  2. Web site: Tullow Museum . www.discoverireland.ie . 15 November 2020.
  3. Web site: Tullow Museum . www.askaboutireland.ie . 15 November 2020.
  4. Web site: Tullow Methodist Church/Tullow Museum, Bridge Street, TULLOWPHELIM, Tullow, County Carlow . Buildings of Ireland . 15 November 2020.
  5. Web site: Tullow Museum . Carlow Tourism . 15 November 2020 . 6 March 2012.