Plan Your Visit
Monday to Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Last tours commencing at 4pm.
Open from 16th March until November.
Guided and self-guide tours. Book one of our Traditional Irish Experiences.
Cost
We have a range of tours and experiences. Check out all the different options and prices in our Tours section.
Getting Here
We are just a 12 minutes drive from Kenmare and Glengarifff on the Ring of Beara drive. We are situated on the N71, which is the main West Cork South Kerry tourist route. Our Eircode is V93 HY26 and we’re easy to find! For information on public transport check out Kerry Local Link and Bus Éireann.
A Doorway to Ireland’s Past
When you lift the latch at Molly Gallivan’s Cottage, you open a door to our treasured past. The cottage is over 200 years old and was originally a single storey thatched structure, some of which stands today. It gained an upstairs in the early 1900s and was home to one of Molly’s descendants, Jeremiah, right up until 1997. Today a visit to Molly’s Cottage is a chance to step back in time and discover some of Ireland’s culture and traditions.
A Traditional Farm
We invite you to step back in time on Molly’s traditional farm, enjoy the animals while soaking in the history.
Molly’s farm is typical of a small holding of land, rented from the local landlord. Large families were expected to eke out a living from a few acres of often poor land. Molly would have set up to an acre of potatoes to feed her family. She would have also reared pigs, cows ,hens and chickens along with a donkey for doing the work around the farm.
The Farm has changed little since Molly’s time and is a reminder of harsh times endured by our ancestors.
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.
Testimonials
Farm Accessibility
Our farm is accessible for wheelchair users. There is one area with a slight slope, so if you need assistance, just let us know. You can also contact us before your visit if you require any information.
