A proud distinction for Straide's Michael Davitt Museum

THE Michael Davitt Museum in Straide has been listed among the top 10 museums in Ireland in the annual TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2019.

Described as 'an excellent museum that does credit to one of the most important figures in 20th century Ireland', it is ranked in eighth postion.

The Michael Davitt Museum is dedicated to the life and achievements of Michael Davitt - father of the Land League, International Humanitarian, Author and Parliamentarian.

The museum is housed in a Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland award winning restored church in which Michael Davitt was baptised.

The museum is adjacent to the 13th Century Straide Abbey which contains some of the finest medieval carvings in Ireland.

The site also features an historic graveyard in which Davitt, and other notable figures are buried, and extensive landscaped grounds, in which to walk or picnic.

Food and refreshments available nearby.