Welcome to Muckross House Research Library
The aim of Muckross House Research Library is to document the traditions, way
of life, and history of the people of Kerry.
Since its establishment, almost fifty years ago, the Library has played an important
role as a Centre for the Collection, Storage and Preservation, of documentary material
relating to Kerry.
Who are the Trustees of Muckross House ?
The Trustees of Muckross House (Killarney) CLG., is a voluntary and not-for-profit organisation.
What did Queen Victoria do at Muckross ?
The Herbert Family of Muckross enjoyed a high social standing, which reached its climax in 1861, with the visit of Queen Victoria to Killarney.
Virtual Tours Of
Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms.
Explore
Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms.
What was Ireland like In The 1930s & 1940s ?
The Irish Free State came into being at the end of 1922, following the signing of a Treaty with England in December 1921.
Explore Some Irish Calendar Customs.
Irish Calendar Customs
with
Herbie Herbert
the Muckross Dragon.
Welcome To Muckross House
Thousands of visitors from all over the world have been welcomed through the doors of Muckross House, since they were first opened to the public in June 1964.
Watch Video
Down The Cobbled Lanes
We return once more to old Killarney and memories of the town as it was during the early decades of the twentieth century.
In this episode Tadhg and Paddy MacMonagle remember the Glebe Hotel, which was formerly located in College Street, close to the junction with Plunkett Street (once known as Henn Street).
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St. Brigid's Cross
The making of St Brigid’s crosses is one custom that was once widely practiced across Ireland. The crosses were made in honour of Ireland’s female patron saint, St Brigid, whose feast days falls on the 1st of February. Traditionally this date was considered to mark the first day of Spring.... Read More
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