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National Stud & Horse Museum. |
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This excellent museum is situated in the grounds of the National Stud. It is devoted to the history of the horse, from the Bronze age to the present time, there are many interesting exhibit's, for anyone with an interest in this field, the museum is a must. Located close to the museum is the famous Japanese garden, which is open to the public, many local couples use this beautiful garden to have their wedding photographs taken.
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Athy
Heritage Museum. |
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(Ford.) This heritage center is the only one in Ireland devoted to polar explorer Ernest Shackleton. Highlight of this center must surely be the beautifully constructed 4.6 Meter (15 Ft) model of Shackleton's ship Endurance. There is an audio visual display of his 1914-16 expedition. Another exhibition covers the Gordon Bennett motor race.
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Ballitore
Library & Quaker Museum. |
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(Ford mouth of the bleach green.)
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Ballindoolan
House & Gardens. |
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(Ballindooly-Townland of the dark warrior.) Ballydoolin house is renowned for its beautiful Victorian walled garden, which is divided into separate areas each with its own distinctive character. Also in the grounds are a museum, craft shop, coffee shop, heritage trails, a young children's play area, and a collection of farm animals.
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Crookstown
Mill. |
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(Town of the round hill.) This is a restored water powered corn mill, it has a tea room and gift shop. Exhibitions and fairs are run throughout the year. See also other surviving mills in Ireland.
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