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Knights & Conquests at Granard Motte & Bailey
Experience a time of Knights & Conquests in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. Don the clothes of our Norman ancestors and walk on an interactive journey through time. See what it feels like to be a king or queen in your own game of thrones.
In 2018 Mirador Media completed the design & fit-out of a unique visitor centre located at the foot of Ireland's highest Motte & Bailey.
The journey starts with a 3-screen video projection depicting the Normans and their journey to Ireland. Along your journey you will come face to face with famous characters of the period including Henry II, King Rory O’Connor and Pope Adrian IV. You’ll also be able to visit a recreated Norman home and learn how they lived. Meet our Norman Knight to find out all about the weapons the Normans used. Find out if you have a Norman name or dig for artefacts in our Norman CSI room.
The journey ends with a 500-year leap in history to Kitty Kiernan’s Drawing Room dedicated to one of Granard's most-famous residents. Find out more about Granard's history in the 1798 Rebellion and Kitty’s place in the War of Independence through her relationship with her fiancé Michael Collins. Your visit will end with a beautiful and poignant holographic video from Kitty herself of life in Granard in the 1920’s, the Civil War and her love for Michael.