Muckross Traditional Farms - A step into the past.

Take a step back to the Ireland of the 1920's and 1930's..

Take a virtual Tour of the Traditional Farms and see what we have to offer! This video can only provide a brief glimpse into the fantastic Traditional Farms, it really is something that you must experience for yourself to appreciate, why not plan a visit?

The Craft Centre celebrates Heritage Week 2012!

To celebrate Heritage Week 2012, Muckross Craft Shop is offering a 10% discount to all customers that purchase a joint ticket to Muckross House and the Traditional Farms, from 20/08/12 to 24/08/12! To avail of this offer simply present your ticket at the Register when you are making your next purchase!*

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*One ticket entitles the customer to a once off 10% discount on any goods purchased in the Craft Shop, including sale items, from 18/08/12 to 26/08/12. This discount does not apply in the Traditional Farms Shop or Garden Restaurant

August sunshine at Muckross

A friend of ours on our Facebook page, Carlotta Coerini, took this incredible shot of the view of Muckross Lake as seen from the House. The weather is amazing here in Killarney at the moment, why not plan a visit?

Muckross Lake. (Picture: Carlotta Coerini)

We offer a great value joint ticket which offers admission to the Muckross House itself and the Traditional Farms! As the great reviews that we recieve on Tripadvisor will telll you, its well worth a visit! Theres something for all the family here too, with walks through the 26,000 acre National Park that is home to Muckross, great shopping in the Craft Shop, Pottery, Weaving and Bookbindry workshops, great food in our Garden Restuarant, family fun on the Traditional Farms and of course the beautiful Muckross House itself. See the Muckross website for more info!

Mucros Pottery

Did you know that for almost thirty years a unique range of hand-thrown pottery has been skilfully crafted by Margaret Phelan right here in Muckross? The designs of this pottery are inspired by the scenic beauty, rich history and culture of Ireland and the beautiful National Park which is home to Muckross. This pottery proudly carries the name 'Mucros', the Irish name for Muckross.

Every piece of our pottery is hand made in the Craft Centre; we even have a viewing gallery in our Craft Shop where you can watch as the pottery is made, from beginning to completion! The entire range of pottery is available in our Craft Shop, just upstairs from where its produced.

The distinctive honey and blue glazes have been the hallmark of our quality pottery for over ten years, and now a new range has been introduced for this year, the Sandstorm range. We will have pictures of this beautiful new range shortly; in the meantime here is some information on the classic blue and honey range which we still produce.
http://www.muckross-house.ie/mucros-pottery.html

Craft Shop Deal of the week!

As you may know, our Craft Shop offers a fantastic selection of Giftware, Clothing, Crafts and Souvenirs, all at unbeatable prices! We are now offering a Deal of the Week every week instore, with great gifts at amazing prices.

This week’s offer is a set of 3 beautiful Irish designed Newgrange Glassware candleholders, R.R.P €30.00, which are amazing value at just €19.00!

Call instore to avail of this incredible offer, just one of the many great gifts at excellent value here in Muckross Craft Centre! Why not subscribe to our Blog and sign up to our mailing list on our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/muckross.ie to be the first to hear about Muckross events, promotions, deals and news!

Muckross Heritage Week 2012

Muckross Heritage Week 2012

Taking place from Saturday August 18th to Sunday August 26th, Muckross House, Gardens and Traditional Farms present a range of events that are ideal for all the Family.
Admission prices to the House or Farms are just €1 per person or €3 for a Family for each attraction on Sunday August 19th and Sunday August 26th.



August 18th to Sunday August 26th


Events at Muckross House 
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Date: August Saturday 18th Heritage Week 2012


Title: Ancient Music of Ireland
This entertaining performance will include a demonstration of instruments from Ireland’s Stone Age, Bronze Age and Medieval Times. Join us on the lawn area beside Muckross House (between the Restaurant and the House) for this unique experience.

Time: 14.00 - 1600
Admission: Free
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Date: August Saturday 18th Heritage Week 2012

Title: A Glimpse of Muckross House during the 1920s.
Cast members of Dóchas Drama Group, Killarney, will portray some of the characters
who owned, visited and worked at Muckross House, during the 1920s. These re-enactments will take place during some of the normal guided tours of the House.

Time: 14.00 – 18.00
Admission: Family €17.50 Adult €7.00 Child/Student €3.00
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Molly, one of our horses on Muckross Traditional Farms, enjoying the sunshine!

Being a working farm, using only the traditional methods  of the 1930's and 1940's, horses such as Molly are hugely important in the running of the farm. We have many other animals which live on the farms and even a small Farm Animal Petting Area! Enjoying a visit is like taking a step back in time to the Ireland of old, an amazing experience, its really worth a trip!