Dr. Douglas Hyde held office as the first President of Ireland for seven years and when his presidential period ended, he lived in retirement at the Phoenix Park, Dublin. On 12th July, 1949 at the age of 89, he died. He was given a state funeral to Portahard where he is buried in the family burial ground.
The Dr. Douglas Hyde Interpretative Centre is where Dr. Hyde's contribution to modern Ireland is highlighted in an exhibition with the use of informative charts, maps and photographs. Through audio-visual material the spirit of his dream is captured and a celebration of the achievements of one life dedicated to one vision.

Dr. Douglas Hyde Interpretative Centre
Portahard, Frenchpark, Co. Roscommon

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