A 17th century, two storey-thatched mansion – the home of Lory Meagher, hurling hero of the 1920’s. Restored to the 1884 period, it provides insight into the lifestyle of a wealthy Irish farming family of that period.

Heroes of hurling is an exhibition centre and museum dedicated to County Kilkenny’s many exploits in Gaelic Games.

Situated just three miles from the famous hurling village of Tullaroan , lies Kilkenny's GAA museum and Heritage Centre. The site and area are steeped in all the best of Kilkenny GAA tradition and indeed is housed on the very lands that one of Tullaroans and Kilkennys most famous sons, Lory Meagher was born and reared. The museum houses a vast collection of Kilkennys GAA history , including a section for clubs , report and clippings from Kilkennys vast All-Ireland collection, as well as a famous vault room containing past players medals, boots and even jersies. To be seen also, is a collection of trophies which are not in use today, but are housed for visitors to admire for eternity.

Address	Curragh House Tullaroan County Kilkenny
Contacts	Myra Reid
Telephone	056 69202/056 69107
Costs	Adults  4.00 - Children/OAP/Groups  2.50.