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Irish Palatine Heritage Centre

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Irish Palatine Heritage Centre
4.5
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“Don't miss visiting the Irish Palatine Heritage Centre to experience a unique and interesting aspect of Ireland' history”
Jun 2019
The Heritage Centre provides lots of information with its displays and artefacts from the German Palatine settlements in Ireland in the 1700's, the changes that the Palatines brought to Ireland and lives of these people. Padraig was extremely helpful and provided additional information from his local knowledge of the area. A visit is recommended for anyone visiting the area who is interested in history / agriculture / migration. A very unique aspect of Ireland's colourful history.
Teresa C
By Teresa C
“A revelation ”
Aug 2017
Called here on a Thursday afternoon and was the only visitor. Result. That meant I had Austin all to myself. He's a mountain of knowledge of all things Palatine. And willing to share. I came away with a better insight into this unique community as well as a few more books. Am glad I visited when I did. Much learnt.
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Bacchus Marsh, Australia7 contributions
Don't miss visiting the Irish Palatine Heritage Centre to experience a unique and interesting aspect of Ireland' history
Jun 2019
The Heritage Centre provides lots of information with its displays and artefacts from the German Palatine settlements in Ireland in the 1700's, the changes that the Palatines brought to Ireland and lives of these people. Padraig was extremely helpful and provided additional information from his local knowledge of the area. A visit is recommended for anyone visiting the area who is interested in history / agriculture / migration. A very unique aspect of Ireland's colourful history.
Written 5 August 2019
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Teresa C
Buckingham, UK755 contributions
A revelation
Aug 2017 • Solo
Called here on a Thursday afternoon and was the only visitor. Result. That meant I had Austin all to myself. He's a mountain of knowledge of all things Palatine. And willing to share. I came away with a better insight into this unique community as well as a few more books. Am glad I visited when I did. Much learnt.
Written 17 September 2017
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Sojourner-Texas_USA
Hamilton, TX162 contributions
Just Popped in for a Quick Look- Will be back for more study
Jun 2017 • Friends
We arrived just as the Heritage Centre was closing for the day, but they were nice enough to let us in for a few minutes to get an idea of the history of these people who moved here from mainland Europe to avoid persecution. The Irish made room for them and gave them lands so they could survive. A very moving story. We will come back again for a more in-depth study of their exhibitions.
Written 8 August 2017
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Loo99car
Limerick, Ireland709 contributions
Very informative
Aug 2015 • Friends
If you live anywhere near County Limerick, you would be aware of Palatine influnces and names....this Centre captures and informs one on the very interesting history.
Interestingly the Great Southern Way starts from its car park.
Written 27 August 2015
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oldtimer61
Western Ireland, Ireland114 contributions
very educational
Jul 2012 • Friends
I came across this exhibition by chance. It is situated at the old railway station at Rathkeale. It is a small exhibition but well worth seeing. The staff were most helpful and gave a full account about the Palatines arriving in the area in the 1700's from Germany. Admission is a modest €5. There is also a lovely walk beside the exhibition centre as the old railway track is converted into a pleasant walking area. The only downside is the exhibition is badly signposted. There is a plaque on the wall but is hidden by a tree and better advertising would help tourists find it easily if signs were put up in prominent areas around Rathkeale.
Written 1 August 2012
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clare9 contributions
fun day
Aug 2011
great place lots of info and brill exhibits very educational and staff very helpful
Written 3 June 2012
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