Dan O’Hara’s Heritage and History Centre is located in Connemara, 60 km from Galway on the N59 and is based around the restored pre famine cottage of Dan O’Hara who was forced to emigrate in the 1840’s when he was evicted from his home. Guided tours are both entertaining & educational and offer demonstrations of traditional farming activities such as turf cutting, sheep herding, soda bread making on the open fire and other activities & games. The centre is open from 10am until 5pm everyday from April until October. Adults cost €8.00, children €4.00 and a family ticket €20.00.