Michael Davitt Museum

Historical

Direction From Charlestown: To the North West

The Michael Davitt Museum is located in the picturesque and historic village of Straide in Co. Mayo on the N58 route between Ballyvary and Foxford beside the cosy Copper Beech pub.

The museum, which tells the story of the prominent Irish social justice activist and agrarian campaigner who founded the Irish National Land League,  is housed in the magnificently restored pre-Penal Church that was used prior to the enactment of the 1690’s Penal Laws in Ireland. The building is a beautiful setting for the fascinating story of this huge character in Irish history,  a close ally of Charles Stuart Parnell, the leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party and campaigner for Home Rule.

The Michael Davitt Visitor Centre includes the beautiful surrounding grounds of Straide Abbey, which together with parking and picnic area provides an ideal destination for a great family day out in Mayo.

Call: +353 (0)94 903 1942 | Visit:  www.michaeldavittmuseum.ie | Email:  davittmuseum@gmail.com

 

 

Michael Davitt Museum, Straide House, Foxford, Ireland