Molly Gallivans Visitor Centre — Attraction in Kenmare Municipal District

The female cashier in the shop, Molly's old tea room that is on this photo, followed us from one product display to another. She seemed very uncomfortable that we were in the store and followed us 2 steps behind all through the retail side of the store. I took the 2nd pic here, which seems to be a common type souvenir, to send to my daughter and ask if she'd like me to buy it for her to give to her best friend. At which point the same cashier got in my face to say photos are not allowed in the store. We went in there when we needed a driving break on our way to Sheen Falls Resort. It looked like the normal folksy Irish village shop. The products it carry are the same as pretty much everywhere else. Obviously, we walked away when it got super weird with this cashier experience. If you are not white skinned and blue eyed, I wouldn't recommend stepping in to this one. This is the first bad interaction for us in Ireland. So very...

Built over two centuries ago, the cottage represents the former family of Molly Gallivan, a widow who supported the family by farming and illegally distilling ‘poitín’ (Irish whiskey) in the 19th century. Visitors can see what life was like back then. • Traditional Farm: The farm operates using traditional farming equipment, animals (chickens, ducks, other poultry) and demonstration breeding methods that were used two centuries ago. It is a living museum of sorts.

Molly Gallivan’s Visitor Centre is more than just a tourist attraction, it is a place that preserves the memories of Irish farmers like Molly Gallivan, who survived in the 19th century by selling homemade cakes and whiskey to travellers passing through the new Caha Pass. It is a place for those who want to gain a deeper understanding of Irish culture, history and nature, especially in the context of events such as the Great Famine and the rise of...

Irish history is on full display here. Molly Gallivan was a true female pioneer and businesswoman. Her legacy and that of the land is being beautifully preserved and portrayed by Mollys great, great, great nephew Steve and his wife. This is a great opportunity to partake in live in the Irish 1800s , you can make homemade bread, butter, mead, and Potcheen! Potcheen is very strong and used throughout Irish history as a medicine, and even lotion for arthritis. You have an opportunity to see how it’s made and drink some on the tour! After you finish touring the house and the experience you can shop from an all locally sourced gift shop full of locally made, sweaters, foods, drinks, and antiques. The old irish song whiskey in the jar was written about these mountains. The Saying “Galivanting around “ originated from this farm. You simply Can’t pass up on this...