The Cottage Experience

45 Minutes
The Taste of Old Ireland is an immersive cottage experience, giving you an authentic slice of Irish heritage, through music, storytelling and tastes of old Ireland.

€12




What To Expect
Prepare to have fun as you settle in to Molly’s Cottage for a fully immersive cultural experience. Feel the warmth of a real turf fire as we bring you through life in rural Ireland in days gone by. Expect a unique blend of history, heritage and heart as bread is baked, music is played and stories are told. Visitors get to join in creating and sampling Irish food and drink, learning some Irish dance steps along the way and feeling part of this special interactive Irish experience.
Highlights
Bread and Butter Making
Roll up your sleeves as you join us in Molly’s Cottage, making and tasting traditional Irish bread and Kerry butter.
Traditional Irish Music & Dance
An authentic heart-warming experience of Irish musical culture, in Molly’s Cottage.
Storytelling By the Open Fire
Listen to the age old art of Irish storytelling in the place it’s happened for generations.
Poitín (Whiskey) Tasting
A chance to see how poitín is made, with a taste along the way.
Book Your Cottage Experience
When one lifts the latch at Molly Gallivan’s cottage, you open a precious door to our treasured past.
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.
More Experiences & Tours

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 Tour
Sample the spirit of old Ireland with our poitín (Irish whiskey) demonstration and tasting at Molly Gallivan’s poitín still.
From “Sheep to Sweater” to the “Taste of Old Ireland”, we have the perfect experience for your group or organisation.
Testimonials
“We jammed out to traditional music on drums and accordion and learned some sweet Irish trad dance moves! The gift shop was a treasure trove of local goodies, not overpriced…a fantastic, family-run gem of fun and tradition.”
Rebecca K
“Honestly everyone that goes to Ireland must go to Molly Gallivan’s Cottage…everyone enjoyed it immensely. Would absolutely recommend this to fellow travellers.”
Laura, New Zealand.
“Definitely a MUST stop! Enjoyed every minute we were there…Will recommend EVERYONE make the time to stop and do at least one of their tours, and take a wander around their cozy shop”.
Jenae W
“Really great time. Small, intimate setting, giving a real flavor of the Irish culture. I highly recommend a visit if you are looking for a fun evening.”
Richard H