The Clogher Heritage Complex features the Heritage Cottage and Cottage Garden with
a display of vintage farm machinery, a water feature and a picnic area. The restored
working forge is open to visitors - Stauntons Forge, Newtown was authentically rebuilt
in its former form in 1999,and it reopened in 2001. The Heritage Complex is also
the starting point for the Clogher Bog Walk, a loop walk of 8km. The walk takes
in the biodiversity of the flora of the bogland, which is a unique habitat for both
common and rare protected species.
Directions to Clogher Heritage Centre
Start from the village of Ballintubber just off the N84 Castlebar to Ballinrobe road.
Approximately 100mtrs past the Ballintubber Abbey, which is located to your right,
look out for the fingerpost sign pointing you in the direction to Clogher. Turn left
and follow this road for approximately 4km. At the place where you find the Ray Prendergast
GAA ground to your left, take the next left turning which is marked 'Newtown’ and
'Catford’. The Clogher Heritage Centre is approximately 1km down this road.
Opening Times Monday to Friday - Weekends by arrangement
Call in person or telephone where messages can be left at all times. Tel: +353 (0)
94 936 0891
Watch a short YouTube video with some scenes from the bog walk posted by aconnor1000
