An Eighteenth Century Windmill, (built sometime in the 1730s) the Elphin Windmill originally ground wheat and barley from local farmers. After the end of the Napoleonic Wars, it was no longer required and left to decay, a ruin by 1837. Then in 1992 a local community group began the restoration process and it was officially reopened to the public on 22 June, 1996 by Gabriel Byrne, the Hollywood Actor.
Wednesday, 2 August 2017
Tuesday, 28 February 2017
Part Time Opening March
Due to staff holidays, the windmill may have to close intermittently over the next two-three weeks, we apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.
If you would like to arrange and confirm a visit and tour of the windmill, please e-mail us (elphinwindmill1740@gmail.com) with your requirements and we will try to accommodate you asap.
If you would like to arrange and confirm a visit and tour of the windmill, please e-mail us (elphinwindmill1740@gmail.com) with your requirements and we will try to accommodate you asap.
Tuesday, 10 January 2017
Windmill Re-Opens for 2017 Season
The Elphin Windmill has re-opened for the 2017 Season May we wish all of our supporters and visitors over the recent years a very Happy New Year. The Core Opening Times remain as before - 11am to 4pm every day of the week, with the occasional closure for training courses etc, which we will try to advise you of with as much notice as possible.over the coming months.
Please come along and enjoy a guided tour of the windmill itself, the oldest fully restored windmill in Ireland and the only one of its kind in the West of Ireland, and also our farm museum.
Entrance and tour prices remain as in 2016;
Entrance and tour prices remain as in 2016;
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