Closed for Refurbishment
Re-opening in March 2012

The Dunfanaghy Workhouse Receives Grant from Donegal Local Development Company Ltd

The Workhouse is delighted to announce that it has received funding from the Donegal Local Development Company Ltd and the Rural Development Programme (Leader) 2007-2013, to carry out enhancement of facilities at The Workhouse, under Measure "323 Conservation and Upgrading of the Rural Heritage".
» Read the Press Release

 

The Dunfanaghy Workhouse opened in 1995 as a Heritage Centre exploring local history and culture with the Wee Hannah Exhibition & New Lake Exhibition. It has evolved into a popular destination for locals and visitors alike.

Hours vary during the year, advance group bookings welcomed.
You can contact us by telephone: 00353 (0)74 9136540

Ballymore N.S. Green Schools Committee

Ballymore National School came to visit the Workhouse to do an energy audit. They are going to come up with new ideas to save energy and create some signs for the taps and light switches.
In the meantime they have issued a report to keep us updated on their progress.
» View their energy audit report
» View the photos in the Photo Gallery

 

What's New in 2011

• Baby Changing Station
• Dedicated Toddler Play Area in the Coffee Shop
• Built in Bookcases to make it easier to find those second hand books, still available at €2.00 each.
• Refurbished Coffee Shop
• Lots of new homebaked recipes to sample from Tomato & Basil Soup to our Chocolate Sweety slices

Children's Afterschools Club

The Dolphin Club, is due to start on Tuesday 8th November for 8 to 11 year olds, 3.00pm to 5.00pm, €5.00 each. A fun aferschools club with games, science experiments, crafts and much, much more. Registration is required so please contact the Workhouse for a form.