Poitín still on Duvillaun Island Stil poitín ar Dubh Oileán
Poitín, an alcoholic beverage made from barley, was widely made in all communities at this time.
Alcohol beverage to drink used instead of spirits such as whiskey or brandy.
Made locally in all communities around this time.
Courtesy of the National Library of Ireland
Charles Brown Collection R27 596.
Ionad Deirbhle Eachléim Heritage Centre
Eachléim (Aughleam)
Belmullet
County Mayo
+353 (0) 97 85727
eolas@ionaddeirbhile.ie
www.ionaddeirbhile.ie
Sneak Peek
Some interesting items can be viewed here
- 3 Smoothing Irons
- Blacksod Lighthouse
- Churn
- Claw Anchor
- Corncrake
- Creel
- Cross Abbey
- Currach
- Deirbhiles Twist
- Driller 1
- Driller 2
- Family on Duvillaun Island
- Frying pan
- Glosh Tower
- Handmade leather shoes
- Kettle
- Last
- Lighthouse effects
- Old National School house on Iniskea Island
- Poitín still on Duvillaun Island
- Pot Oven Lid
- Quilt
- Saint Deirbhle's Church
- Saint Deirbhle's Grave
- Saint Deirbhle's Holy Well
- Scuffler
- Ship's anchor light
- Skillet with lid
- Slane
- Sugan
- Weaving outside an old cottage on Duvillaun Island