Discover 5000 Years of History
Step back in time with a unique visitor experience at Molly Gallivan’s 200 year old Cottage and Traditional Farm. Delve into the culture and stories of rural Ireland in a bygone era, as our expert guides inform and entertain you at this family run visitor centre. Meet farm animals and watch artisan crafts in action. Taste homemade bread and sample a drink of poitín (whiskey) along the way. See a famine era ruin and a 5000 year old Neolithic stone row, all in the beautiful countryside. Molly Gallivan’s is a must-see in your South of Ireland adventure.
Experiences & Tours
Open a door to the past with a tour of our traditional cottage and farm.
Enjoy one of our wonderful cultural Experiences.
The Cottage Experience
Enjoy music and storytelling and try your hand at traditional cooking in this fun immersive experience.
Guided Tour
Join an expert guide on an educational and entertaining trip through rural Ireland in times gone by.
Self-Guided Tour
Wander at your own pace through Molly’s Cottage and Traditional Farm.
Poitín (Whiskey) Experience
Sample the spirit of old Ireland with our poitín (Irish whiskey) demonstration and tasting at Molly Gallivan’s poitín still.
Custom Group Tours
Come on a journey through music, food, history and heritage with a Taste of Old Ireland Experience or try the Sheep to Sweater Experience as you watch the process from shearing to holding hand-knitted sweaters. Enjoyable fun experiences tailor-made for your group.
Molly's Cottage
The Farmyard
Poitín Still
Sheep House
Famine Ruin
Neolithic Stone Row
Neolithic Stone Row
Turf Bog
Oats & Barley Field
Oats Field
Duck Pond
The Orchard
Vegetable Garden
Well
Explore The Farm
A visit to Molly Gallivan’s really is a step back in time. Our traditional farm gives you a glimpse of how tenant farmers lived in times past. There is something to see around every corner, from crop fields and animals to ancient stones and traditional farm buildings. See a host of interesting artefacts along the way.
· Visit Molly’s poitín still, where she distilled Molly’s Mountain Dew
· Stand in the ghostly ruin of a famine cottage
· Meet the farm animals and wander by the duck pond
· Find out about traditional turf cutting at the farm bog
· Visit our 5,000 year old Neolithic Stone Row
Visit Our Craft Shop
Browse our craft shop, where you’ll find wonderful artisan crafts, Celtic jewellery, pottery, hand-knitted Aran sweaters, woven throws and a range of clothing and traditional gifts. You can also buy a selection of our products from our online shop.
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