Tiernascragh Heritage Project

14/03/2026

Taking the Past Forward
A unique, free heritage training course is being made available by GRD through the LEADER programme. The course will be of interest to community heritage groups, tidy towns groups, men’s sheds, women’s sheds, CE Schemes, and all those interested in their local heritage. Any individual or group are warmly welcome to attend. The five-week course starts on Wednesday, March 25th, at 10am in Kiltullagh Community Hub. To book a place, email [email protected] by March 20th.

06/07/2023

09/06/2023

ECHOES OF THE PAST IN COUNTY DOWN!

It’s been some time since the wheels of industry turned at Annalong, but this picturesque corn mill stands beside the harbour as a reminder of an age when agriculture and the import/export business thrived in the small village. Built in the early 1800s, it was once a hive of activity with generations of local farmers bringing sacks of their oats here to be milled into oatmeal.

The mill has been restored now but still retains many of its original features, the grain drying kiln, three pairs of millstones and this mighty 15 ft waterwheel for example. There's a multi-media exhibition where you can experience local life in times gone by, meet the miller and follow the progress of the oats through the milling process. You can also learn all about the famous stonemen of Mourne and the schooners that left the harbour carrying prized Mourne granite to help build the industrial cities of Britain. 🥰

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Pic. Eclectic Eyes Photography

09/06/2023

Good Morning everyone!

12/05/2023

We are delighted to announce that this year the Irish Workhouse Centre will again host the Certificate in Local History in conjunction with the University of Limerick (numbers permitting).

For further information please contact Rachael at the Workhouse [email protected] or (090) 975 9200.

We would be very grateful if our friends could share as widely as possible.

Visit Portumna Portumna, Co. Galway Anne Rabbitte TD The Heritage Council Councillor Ivan Canning