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The
Heritage Centre is located in the award winning, beautifully
restored Old Gasworks Building, in Skibbereen, one of
West Cork’s most picturesque towns. The Centre has 2 main
exhibitions:
The
Great Famine Commemoration Exhibition commemorates the tragic
period in the 1840s that is known in Irish History as the Great
Hunger. Skibbereen was
one of the worst affected areas, and the events of the era are
depicted using local characters and events.
The
Lough Hyne Visitor Centre explains the unique nature of this
salt water marine lake, Ireland’s first Marine Nature Reserve.
Other
features include an archaeology trail of the Skibbereen area,
displays on the Old Gasworks Building and information on the species
living on the River Ilen. The 1901 Census is also available
in printed form for Skibbereen town and district. See our
Genealogy Page for details and other genealogy
services. Escorted evening Historical Walking Tours of
Skibbereen town on Tuesday and Saturday at 6.30pm from the Centre.
Please telephone to guarantee a place.
Visit our
Updates Page or a list of
upcoming events at the
Skibbereen Heritage Centre.
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