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The Workhouse, Dunfanaghy

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#4 of 21 in Museums in County Donegal
History Museum · Historic Site
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  • By E9706FNpaulo
    The tour costs €5 and lasts approx 30 mins and tells the life story of Hannah Herrity who lived though the famine among other things. The story is powerful and poignant. An enjoyable tour.  more »
  • By DDF14
    Interesting to hear about the famine and the local workhouse. Can see an actual soup pot outside it. Done through an audio tour based around a single story, which is on a set time loop so can't go...  more »
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  • By Grainne McIlroy
    Really enjoyed the tour. The restaurant dessert omg. I had the nicest cheesecake I have ever tasted in my whole life. Worth a visit the whole place. Thanks.
  • By Peter Lyons
    A very popular spot with visitors, good coffee and a place to rest for a short time. Lovely food available. Also some of the local history available to see.
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