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Flight of the Earls Heritage Centre
In 1607 the Earls of Ulster departed Ireland from Rathmullan in an event known as 'The Flight of the Earls'. Their intention was to gain support in Europe for a liberation of Ireland from English rule but they never returned. There departure marked the end of an era and the beginning od a chain of events which revererated down the centuries and left a grim legacy of mistrust, resentment and conflict. The Flight of the Earls Heritage Centre overlooks the very shore from where the Earls left Ireland for good. The Exhibition is houed in a fort built in 1880 as a defence against possible invasion by the French. It is a lively, informative and interesting display of the life and times of the Earls and the aftermath of their Flight. Displays include models, maps, artwork, literature, fabric hangings and lifelike wax models of the Earls and their families.
- Opening Times/Months:
- June 1st to Sept 29th Mon to Sat 10.00am to 6.00pm Sun 12.30pm to 6.00pm
- Groups:
- Open through out the year for groups e.g school tours
- Address:
- Rathmullan, Co Donegal, Republic of Ireland
- Web:
- www.flightoftheearls.com
- Landline:
- +353 (0) 749158131
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