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Inishbofin Heritage Museum & Gift Shop
Inishbofin Island, Co. Galway
Inishbofin Heritage Museum tells of the history and day to day life of inhabitants on this beautiful island, situated seven miles off the Galway coast.

Visit Inishbofin Heritage Museum & Gift Shop, housed in an old island cottage, on Inishbofin (Island of the White Cow) County Galway.

Catch a ferry from Cleggan to visit Inishbofin, an island stretching to just eight by five kilometres and yet packed with history.

The Heritage Museum contains the contents of an old island cottage and its collection of over 200 black and white evocative photographs depicts island life, including fishing and farming practises.

Situated just two minutes from the ferry, the Museum also offers a range of handmade gifts and island crafts.

The Centre is open at Easter, during the May Arts Festival, bank holidays and from June to September. Open 7 days from 12.00 - 13.30 - 14.30 - 17.00.

Donations appreciated.

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Inishbofin Heritage Museum,Inishbofin,Co Galway
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