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Guided Cottage and Farm Experience
During this fascinating guided visit guests will experience rural Ireland’s lifestyle long before electricity and modern conveniences. Hear about the relics and stories associated with the on-site famine ruins while marvelling by the significance of the Sun alignments associated with the Neolithic Stone Row (3000BC).
On the tour, guests will be greeted by roaming farm animals and perhaps feed baby lambs. They will learn about the traditions of turf cutting at the peat bog and smell the unique aroma of the turf by the fire in Molly’s Cottage. The highlight of this interactive Irish experience may be learning about and tasting Molly’s brew of whiskey known as Poitin.
"A Taste of Old Ireland" - in Molly's Cottage
Within the 200-year-old, traditional stone farm cottage, guests will get hands-on in Molly’s kitchen and learn the secrets behind how to prepare and bake Irish soda bread. Watch as it bakes over the open turf fire. Savour the divine taste of the warm bread with freshly made butter from the traditional churn. Expect a unique blend of history, heritage and heart as music is played, stories are told. Visitors can also learn some Irish dance steps, learn about and taste Poitin Molly’s brew of whiskey while feeling part of this special interactive Irish experience.
Traditional Irish Evening
A Real Traditional Irish Evening
Our “Taste and tales of old Ireland” experiences, are evenings of Irish food, music, song, dance and storytelling, while enjoying and sampling the traditions, tales and tastes of rural Ireland in the not-too-distant past.
Upon arrival at Molly Gallivan’s, guests will be taken back in time on a guided tour of the Cottage and Farm. On the farm you will learn about traditional Irish farming methods including Turf (peat)cutting and learn and taste Molly’s own brew of illicit Poitin (whiskey) and traditional Mead (honey)wine.
Back by the turf fire in Molly’s Cottage, visitors can help bake and enjoy sampling Frances’ traditional Irish soda bread with real Kerry butter, fresh from the churn.
After working up an appetite, relax while enjoying a three-course traditional Irish meal. During the meal you will enjoy traditional Irish music, dancing and storytelling.
We complete our evening with an Irish coffee making demonstration and of course a complimentary Irish coffee for everyone in the audience. (Time:3hrs)
Poitín (Whiskey) Demonstration
Poitín (Whiskey) Demonstration and Tasting
Plan a great artisan experience at Molly Gallivan’s Cottage and Traditional Farm. Discover the history, folklore, and culture associated with Poitín,
Deeply rooted in the story and songs of rural Ireland, Poitín is essentially an Irish version of moonshine.
The tradition of Poitín at Molly Gallivans exists for more than 200 years and may well be the birth place of the famous Irish song “Whiskey in the Jar”.
Molly Gallivan sold her homemade Poitín under the name of “Molly’s Mountain Dew.” Against this backdrop, enjoy a demonstration showing how Poitín is made, followed by a tasting of “the blessed spirit.” (Time:30min)
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Traditional Irish Experience
Molly Gallivan’s cottage and traditional farm is an ideal location for corporate gatherings and tour groups interested in a real traditional Irish experience.
Be it just a Irish night of music, song and stories by the open fire in Molly’s Cottage or using the entire Cottage and Farm to give the complete traditional experience with demonstrations, traditional food and entertainment.
As a family run business we can customise your day, event or evenings for you.
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