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Tourists to the West of Ireland who wish you take an approach more historical than poetic should consider paying a visit The Mayo North Family Heritage Centre. The foundation specialises in the production of individually researched Family History reports and is a magnet for people who wish to learn more about their heritage, drawing visitors from around the world.
For those who wish to relax and enjoy the landscape without perhaps getting their feet wet in the inevitable but occasional showers of rain, the tea rooms are now open for the summer, serving hot beverages, fresh buns and home-made apple and rhubarb tart that add to the warm glow that surround visitors to this area.
At the rear of the Centre there is a Victorian walled garden, an organic walled garden that dates back to the early 18th century and 19th century pleasure grounds that extend to the shores of Lough Conn. However, the present focus of the garden is on the Victorian period with plants of that era and on the many fine architectural features that have been restored under the Great Gardens of Ireland Restoration Programme.
The Genealogy Centre is open all year round, 8am - 4pm daily.
Museum, Coffee Shop, Gardens & Shop are open:
April to September, Monday to Friday 09.00hrs to 18.00hrs; Weekends 14.00hrs to 18.00hrs.
Tel: (096) 31809 Fax: (096) 31895 Email: normayo@iol.ie
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