Kiltyclogher Heritage Centre & Sean MacDiarmada Homestead

28/05/2026

Today we had wonderful visitors from Germany at the Heritage Centre — Elmar Margraff,Michael Scholz and Klaus ☕
We treated them to some tea, had a lovely chat, and truly enjoyed the time together.
Such warm, cheerful, and interesting people — meetings like these make the day special. ❤️

25/05/2026

A Perfect Day
What fabulous weather and it was great to be joined by (L-R) Ruairí Bray, The Mighty Eamon Keaney Senior Corracloona Kiltyclogher, his Grandaughter Grace Keaney -Bray , Eamons very proud daughter Joan Keaney Bray and myself Ciarán on tour duty today.
Grace is very young but very proud of our Irish heritage and she plays for the county team Hertfordshire Ladies Gaelic football club. She is also a great dancer and was nearly tempted by our famous dancing stone 1 and a half metres infront of the fire. The force is strong with this one and Ive a funny feeling she will be back some day.
There was also Ruairí and Joan who had so much to talk about life and how proud they are of Ireland and Leitrim.
It wouldnt be a proper tour without a few Jokes and Eamon supplied them and a passing rub from Ruairí about the Leinster final as his father is from West Meath , the belly button of Ireland.
Thanks for the weather if any nation deserves it we do.

Thanks for booking agus Tar ar ais arís.

23/05/2026

Had a great day at Seán Mac Diarmada's Cottage joined by the Dolans Lynch and Boyles of Fermanagh. Mickey, and daughter Machaela,Jimmy and Garbhan seen top picture. Mickey having a day off from Dart stardom had some great stories about Poteen and Margareths Gallagher 's famous thatched house in Belcoo. .They arrived in the Heritage Centre and met the Lavertys of Maghery Armagh bottom picture who had just finished their tour. This is the Lavertys (Fidelma and Mark) second tour, the last one was in 2016.They very proud of their local Gaa club the Sean Mac Diarmada's, formed by Francie Dolan who they say came from the Corranmore road here in Leitrim. Such a coincidence. I think theres avSeán Mac Diarmada club in all thecounties of the north.We must check that one.We were all very very lucky to meet Anne Hailes our world famous journalist who was the first guest speaker today at the Seán Mac Diarmada Summer School 2026.Lots more to come on that.
To book a tour please ring 071 985 4865 or Email [email protected].
Thank you for all your support.

21/05/2026

Busy Times at the cottage and in Kiltyclogher village on the eve of the Seán MacDiarmada's Summer School.
Lifelong buddies Jon Bunomo USA and Gerry Kiarns now living below Seán Mac Diarmada's Cottage in LaughtyBarr . Jon was visiting Gerry as they have been friends for over 25 yrs.They loved the commemoration, George Staggs talk on his brother in the Holiday Centre and we had a massive talk about Seán and all his work prior to the Rising itself.
You might see Gerry around Kilty , please be sure to give him a big hello as he loves his house in Laughtybarr and he loves the village.
Be sure to return and bring more Sunshine Jon.
Slán
It's great to see the people from near and far taking pride in Seán.

20/05/2026

Amongst our recent visitors were Gerry and Kitty Hicky from Manorhamilton, orginally from Roscommon who were accompanied by James also from Roscommon and Mary a native of Tipperary. A great group of visitors and loyal Roscommon Gaa suporters who were still celebrating their county mens epic victory against Galway making them this years Connacht Champions. Kitty, Gerry James and Mary Thank you for your visit, it was lovely to meet you all and best wishes to Roscommon in upcoming matches. It might well be the year Sam returns to Roscommon.

19/05/2026

The great people of Castlebar ptaa on tour at the Ballroom of Romance and Seán MacDiarmada's Cottage.
We just had an amazing action packed tour with singing, dancing, history and storytelling.A big Thank You to the people of Castlebar and our good friends in Glenfarne for a wonderful tour today.Thanks Phyllis for booking and Brian of Corduff Travel.
If you would like to book a tour .Please ring us on 071 985 4865 or email us on [email protected].

19/05/2026

Tom Walsh of Belcarra, county Mayo leads the Castlebar ATP singing "The fields of Athenry"
Thank you Phyllus Neary for booking the home of 1916 Hero
Seán Mac Diarmada's Cottage, Corranmore, County Leitrim.

17/05/2026

Sunday Tours
Brighton Calling

Two fun loving adventurers arrived in Kiltyclogher village with their cameras and good humour at the ready.
Liz and Andy Wakeling have been here many times in Ireland but were delighted to see the home of Irish National hero Seán MacDiarmada and actually walk inside his historic Cottage.
The weather's been cold but it didnt dampen our spirits as walked through these beautiful rooms and they also plan to travel to Drumcliffe to see the grave of William Butler Yeats .
I suggested they drop off for a photo at for a photo opportunity.
Lovely meeting you two and I hope you get a nice cup of tea in the Drumcliffe Tea Rooms.
You can book Sunday by emailing us at [email protected] or phone us on 071 985 4865.
Slán

15/05/2026

Just had a wonderful tour with Pat and Anne Mc Caffrey from Cannaboe, Blacklion accompanied by their son Enda and his partner Ani, who are visiting from Toronto, Canada. It was a very special vist for Enda and Ani as they were back in Ireland to attend the first communion of Enda's niece and god-daughter Aideen.

Congratulations Aideen, I've seen the lovely photos of your communion. You looked like a princess on your special day.

After meeting the Mc Caffreys (my cousins) at the Heritage Centre we had a great chat about Sean Mac Diarmada's early life and also his political and revolutionary contribution to the cause of Irish freedom. We then proceeded to the Mac Diarmada Homestead where we were joined by more visitors and all admired the workmanship of the cottage and discussed the simplicity of life in bygone days.

Anne, Pat, Enda and Ani, thank you for your vist. I really enjoyed having you all on tour. Wishing Enda and Ani a safe journey back home to Canada and hopefully we will see you again before too long.

14/05/2026

Ballagh and Kiltyclogher
Stand together.
Great to have The Thursday Club and the Feel Good Group at the Cottage of Seán MacDiarmada .
It was an unpredictable day with unpredictable weather but guaranteed friendly banter.
Kathleen reminded us what this unusual weather is called
"A Cuckoo Storm" .
Please book us by emailing [email protected] or phone us on 071 985 4865

13/05/2026

Another Stellar line up ready for discussion and debate.Looking forward to seeing you all at this years Seán MacDiarmada Summer School 2026.If you are visiting you can avail of a tour of the Heritage Centre and Seán Mac Diarmada's cottage by ringing 0719854865 or emailing [email protected]

Official opening at Sean Mac Diarmada Cottage by Minister of Health Jennifer Carroll Mc Neil 5.30pm on Friday 22nd of May