Patrick Kavanagh Centre, Heritage centre focused on poet Patrick Kavanagh in Inniskeen, Ireland
The Patrick Kavanagh Centre occupies a restored church building with exhibits featuring memory boxes, touchscreens, and artifacts including the Kavanagh Hand Press.
The facility transformed from a religious structure into a cultural institution dedicated to the Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh, who lived from 1904 to 1967.
The exhibition includes a triple-projection presentation titled 'The Pincer Jaws of Heaven' displaying Kavanagh's poetry readings and landscape connections.
The centre maintains regular hours from Monday through Friday between 10:00 AM and 4:30 PM, with adult admission priced at 10 euros.
Visitors can explore the adjacent graveyard where Patrick Kavanagh rests, connecting directly with the physical location that influenced his literary works.
Location: County Monaghan
GPS coordinates: 54.00167,-6.57697
Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:03
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