Churchill Forge Heritage Centre

13/11/2024

The Irish Coast Guard Ballybunnion Unit and Glenderry Unit will be conducting search and rescue training this evening from 7pm to 9pm in the Churchill area including, the church , both graveyards and the GAA pitch. Don't be alarmed this is a TRAINING EXERCISE

24/09/2024

28/09/2023

Free Demonstration Churchill Forge Heritage Centre today . Come and meet Our Blacksmith Rick Fontes Fox Fire Forge .
John our tour guide would love to give you a tour of the Museum.

13/09/2023

Free Demonstration Tomorrow Thursday 14th 11am- 4pm Churchill Forge Heritage Centre with our talented blacksmith Rick Fontes Fox Fire ForgeTralee to Fenit GreenwayArdfert Historical Society

31/08/2023

A great day to visit to see our resident Blacksmith Rick Fontes display the art of forging.
Rick will be available till 3pm today.

18/08/2023

We are delighted to announce Martin Coleman Hurleys will be joining us on Sunday to celebrate and showcasing his craft.

Martin who is a Former All Ireland Hurling Champion ,Goalkeeper in Cork's 3-in-a-row All Ireland Champions in 1978.

18/08/2023

We have fantastic prizes to giveaway in our Raffle .
Tickets now available at Churchill Forge or contact our committee.
Lucky winner will be announced at our Heritage Day on Sunday 20th.

17/08/2023

Celebrate Heritage day at this Sunday 20th August . We are looking forward to seeing you all again this year and thank you most sincerely for your continued support .

Our programme of events
‼️‼️‼️‼️Tractor run is cancelled this year‼️‼️‼️

Vintage car - registration 11.30-12.30
Leaving at 1pm
Returning at 2.45pm.

Dog Show - registration from 2pm
Traditional skills
Hurleymaker
Blacksmith
Arts and Crafts
Butter making
Sugan Chair
Guess the weight of the cake
Sweets in a jar
Milk the Cow
Throw a Horse shoe
Clothes line champion
Raffle
Music and Dance
Tea /Coffee Burgers

16/08/2023

Our Blacksmith Rick is giving a free demonstration tomorrow Thursday 17th August.
John our Tour Guide is available daily for tours

14/08/2023

Join us here at for our annual Open Day Sunday 20th August .

13/08/2023

Join us at Churchill Forge Heritage Centre next Sunday 20th August where we have a variety of events to entertain you.
Registration for Vintage Car Run begin at 11.30-12.30 and Run will leave at 1pm.

02/08/2023

Free demonstration tomorrow Thursday 11-5pm. 3/08 with our Blacksmith Rick Fontes.
Come along and see Rick working at Churchill Forge Heritage Centre
Ardfert Historical Society
Tralee to Fenit Greenway
Visit Tralee
Whats on in Kerry

20/07/2023

What a beautiful day to visit .
Free Demonstration today by Rick Fontes who would love to share the art of forging.
John our tour guide will be happy to share his knowledge of the history of Churchill Forge.

15/07/2023

Great to see RTE highlighting art of forging and well done to our Blacksmith Rick who is featured 👏👏👏👏

Around 40 blacksmiths have come together to take part in a series of forging challenges, as part of an effort to highlight the old craft.

21/06/2023

Our blacksmith Rick will be giving a free demonstration on the art of blacksmithing here at tomorrow Thursday 22nd June 11am to 5pm.
All are welcome .

Tralee to Fenit GreenwayVisit TraleeChurchill Forge Heritage CentreFox Fire ForgeFenit WithoutArdfert Historical SocietyFenit Coastal Cycle

07/06/2023

Come see our talented blacksmith Rick giving a free demonstration on the art of forging here at on Thursday 8th June 11am to 5pm.
All welcome .

Tralee to Fenit Greenway Churchill Forge Heritage Centre Fox Fire Forge Visit Tralee Ardfert Historical Society Fenit Coastal CycleFenit Without

30/05/2023

Come see our talented blacksmith Rick giving a free demonstration on the art of forging here at on Thursday 1st June 11am to 5pm.
Churchill Forge Heritage Centre
Ardfert Historical Society Visit Tralee Fox Fire Forge Tralee to Fenit Greenway
All welcome .

26/04/2023

Come and see our Blacksmith Rick Fox Fire Forge today