Tarbert Bridewell
Courthouse & Jail Museum
Now Open
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Garreth Keating
1. June, 2026.
Very enjoyable little museum. It won't take up a lot of time, but it covers items as diverse as the origins of the Listowel races, and a description of immigration from the Palatinate (Rhine region/ Germany) uptairs. Nice coffee shop woth furniture sizes that smaller adults or childern might feel comfortable
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mark bachmann
26. May, 2026.
What a pleasant surprise while waiting to get on the ferry. Stopped for a cafe and met the most charming staff.
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Joe Flach
22. May, 2026.
We stopped at the café before getting on the ferry. Delicious gluten-free treat and coffee. My wife had a lovely cake. Friendly staff.
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Emma Kamola
27. January, 2026.
We had a great experience. Quite and very interesting place. Polite and helpful staff
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Francois Carletto
22. January, 2026.
Un peu de culture pour une somme modique. Bravo pour la réalisation de ce musée remplis et complet.
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Paul Lawrence
6. January, 2026.
Excellent in its creation as a heritage centre. Very well-run and superb detail in its chronicling of the history of the prison.
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Mike Cassata
16. October, 2025.
Visited here many years ago and again more recently. A bit of history not to be missed especially for American tourists. Off the beaten path. Wonderful place to visit.
Step back in time with us at Tarbert Bridewell. Built in 1831, for more than 100 years Tarbert Bridewell stood as the county’s courthouse and jail. Symbolic of the harsh and inefficiently cruel justice system of 19th Century Ireland, Tarbert Bridewell now houses an informative and immersive showcase of what is was like to live in 1800’s Kerry.
Understand Irish history through Tarbert Bridewell’s life-size re-enactments and new audio-visual experience. Be enraptured by the numerous tales of hardship, suffering and loss. Explore the jail cells of Tarbert where people slept and the courthouse where they were trialled. Hear the stories of our past. We dare you not to learn something new!
Location
Tarbert Bridewell is located on the N69 Limerick to Ballybunion route and the Killimer County Clare / Tarbert Car Ferry.
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Saturday – Sunday: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Adults €5.00
Seniors/Students €3.50
Children under 14 €2.50
Children under 5 Free
Family Ticket €12
(2 adults & up to 4 children)
Group rates available.
Location
Tarbert Bridewell is located on the N69 Limerick to Ballybunion route and the Killimer County Clare / Tarbert Car Ferry.
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Saturday - Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm