Skibbereen: The Famine Story
Skibbereen, West Cork
Skibbereen: The Famine Story
Skibbereen, West Cork
Learn about the Great Famine of the 1840s when over one million Irish people died and up to 1.5 more emigrated.
Learn about the Great Famine of the 1840s when over 1 million Irish people died and up to 1.5 more emigrated.
The enormity of this tragedy is revealed in microcosm through Skibbereen’s Famine stories. Rediscover this era through exhibits, dramatisations and interactive stations. Take a ‘virtual tour’ of Famine sites and hear the associated stories. Visit Abbeystrowry Famine burial pits (one of 3 mass Famine graves in Skibbereen) where up to 10,000 victims are buried.
Genealogy Service for the area by appointment.
Gift shop, teas/coffees and a great welcome!
Highlights
- Skibbereen’s Famine stories
- Take a ‘virtual tour’ of Famine sites in the town
- Visit Abbeystrowry Famine burial pits
- Genealogy service available
Open Year Round
Opening Times:
Open Monday to Saturday, May to September.
Open Tuesday to Saturday for the rest of year.
Useful Information
REFRESHMENTS: Tea and coffee available
SHOPPING: Gift shopping available
ACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair accessible
PARKING: Adjacent car park, free parking for cars and coaches
Getting There
From Cork City: Take the N71 road through Bandon and Clonakilty approximately 80 km. From Killarney take the N71 via Kenmare and Bantry approximately 80 km
Map Location: 51.563422, -9.262856
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