Dartfield Country Estate and Horse Museum

Dartfield Country Estate and Horse Museum stands at Kilreekill in east County Galway, in horse country with deep equestrian traditions. The estate combines a museum devoted to the horse in Irish life with parkland, walks and stables.

Exhibits cover riding, racing, working horses and the place of the animal in Irish culture, while the grounds give room to see horses at close quarters. Refreshments and riding are generally part of the offering, so check what is running before setting out.