13/06/2026
Did you know one of Ireland's most important historical collections is right here in Ballina? πβ¨
The Jackie Clarke Collection is named after Ballina native Jackie Clarke, a passionate collector who spent decades gathering rare books, letters, photographs and artefacts relating to Irish history. Rather than keeping them private, he gifted the collection to the people of Ballina, where it now lives in a beautiful museum and garden setting.
From the 1798 Rebellion to the Easter Rising and beyond, it's a fascinating place to discover the stories that shaped Ireland. If you're staying with us at Heyday Hostel, it's well worth adding to your Ballina bucket list. βοΈ
π Just a 2-minute walk from Heyday Hostel.
Jackie Clarke Collection