Things to see or do
Amenities
- Directions: Located on the N61 between Athlone (24 km/15 miles) and Roscommon (9.5 km/6 miles).
- Retail Outlet: Yes
- Guided Tours Available: Yes
- Opening Months:: All Year
- Opening Times:: 10.00-18.00 (Summer Months); 10.00-17.00 (Winter Months)
Claypipe Visitor Centre
Knockcroghery
Roscommon
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Ireland West
The tiny village of Knockcroghery in County Roscommon has been famous for almost 300 years for its clay pipes or dúidíns. In the late 1800s, virtually the entire village was involved in the industry. Production of the claypipes ceased abruptly in 1921 when the village was burned down during the War of Independence. Today, with original moulds from the late 1800's, Ethel Kelly makes clay pipes using the same skills employed by artisans centuries ago. Traditional craftsmanship renders each pipe a unique, authentic Irish Craft piece. The Visitor Centre is located on the original site of the last pipe factory where you can enjoy photographs and artefacts relating to this unique facet of Irish heritage.
Contact
Telephone+353 (0)90 666 1923Fax:+353 (0)90 666 1872
Email: ethelkelly@eircom.net
Address: Knockcroghery, Co Roscommon
