Glengowla Mines & Family Farm Experience

Name: Glengowla Mines & Family Farm Experience
Address: 300 Meters Off The N59 Galway To Clifden Road 3 Km West Of Oughterard Village, Oughterard H91 PX22 Ireland, Oughterard, Ireland
Rating: 4.8

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300 Meters Off The N59 Galway To Clifden Road 3 Km West Of Oughterard Village, Oughterard H91 PX22 Ireland

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About

Glengowla Mines is a heritage‑site and museum in County Galway that offers a fascinating, interactive journey into Ireland’s lead and silver mining past. Visitors follow guided tours through restored 19th‑century mine shafts, explore the visitor centre, blacksmith’s workshop and underground galleries, and learn about the region’s industrial heritage. The site also houses a seismograph, a blacksmith’s workshop and a circular powder‑house, adding depth to the historical narrative. Set amid the rugged Connemara landscape, Glengowla Mines is a unique destination for history enthusiasts, families, and school groups.

At a glance

Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes