Welcome to Ionad Naomh Moluag

When this innovative, eco friendly building at Ionad Naomh Moluag (the gathering place of St Moluag) was opened on 17 March 2007 it once more put the Gaelic language and culture at the heart of Lismore.

Lismore – A Rich History

The island is rich in historical sites, from ancient to not so old, but all telling the story of the people who have lived here for thousands of years.

Welcome to Ionad Naomh Moluag

When this innovative, eco friendly building at Ionad Naomh Moluag (the gathering place of St Moluag) was opened on 17 March 2007 it once more put the Gaelic language and culture at the heart of Lismore.

Lismore – A Rich History

The island is rich in historical sites, from ancient to not so old, but all telling the story of the people who have lived here for thousands of years.

What’s New at the Museum 

Heritage Centre Closed for the  2024 season

Heritage Centre Closed for the 2024 season

The Heritage Centre is now closed for the season and will reopen in April 2025. Thanks to the volunteers, over 50 people from on and off the island  who run every aspect of this centre,  it has been an eventful and successful season. Taproot,  our winter festival...

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MacDougall International Clan Gathering 31 July 1 August 2024

MacDougall International Clan Gathering 31 July 1 August 2024

Members of the Clan MacDougall International Gathering at Dunollie, were given an enthusiastic welcome when they visited Lismore in 2 groups on 31 July and 1 August 2024. Explore Lismore, who run the island’s very popular land rover tours - were at Achnacroish to...

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Taproot 2024 /25

Taproot 2024 /25

Taproot, our winter festival programme for late Sunday  afternoons in the Heritage Centre, has been announced beginning on 4 October 2024 and concluding on February 2025.  Booking is advised and the cafe is open for the relevant hours.  

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Experiencing Museum items 3 August 2024

Experiencing Museum items 3 August 2024

    For the first time  on 3 August 2024  visitors were invited to experience museum objects  at first hand. Dave, Archie and Ailsa Clarke offered the opportunity to hold  a variety of objects from 7000 year old tools, to Viking buckles, Roman brooches, and...

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What’s new in the shop

What’s new in the shop

Make sure you check out the shop next time you visit Lismore Gaelic heritage Centre. Now being run by Lesley Hamilton with a special Easter display and a great selection of gifts.  

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Not long now before our award winning cafe and heritage centre opens for the season.

Just over a week to the opening....

6 April 2025 The last Taproot. The wonderful Lismore Dance Band 4.30 at the Heritage Centre. £12 suggested donation Refreshments available in the cafe

Ionad Naomh Moluag with its Museum, award winning cafe, library and cottars' cottage are all open today for the season. A warm welcome awaits.

The Isle of Lismore

The Isle of Lismore is  ten miles long by about one mile wide lying in Loch Linnhe at the southern end of the Great Glen. Because of this, it has played an important part in the prehistory and history of the West Highlands and Islands and has an ancient and unbroken...

The Isle of Lismore

The Isle of Lismore is  ten miles long by about one mile wide lying in Loch Linnhe at the southern end of the Great Glen. Because of this, it has played an important part in the prehistory and history of the West Highlands and Islands and has an ancient and unbroken...