Skibbereen Heritage Centre
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The Great Famine Commemoration Exhibition uses the latest multimedia technology to bring this period of Irish history to life. Visitors can also take a historical walking tour of the town.

The Lough Hyne Visitor Centre offers a fascinating audio and visual insight into Ireland’s first Marine Nature Reserve. Also features salt water aquarium with species found in the lake. All situated in a beautifully restored historic riverside building with features on the Old Gasworks and its history.

ADDRESS: Old Gasworks Building, Upper Bridge
Street, Skibbereen, Co. Cork
TEL: 028-40900
FAX: 028-40957
EMAIL: info@skibbheritage.com
WEBSITE: www.skibbheritage.com

LOCATION: Skibbereen Town

SEASON: Mid March to End October
Winter season by appointment


OPENING TIMES:

GROUP BOOKINGS NECESSARY: Yes

BOOKING CONTACT: Terri Kearney

MANAGER: Terri Kearney

AVERAGE VISIT LENGTH: 1 hour

ENTRANCE FEES: Adult: €5.50 / Child: €2.50 / Family: €14.00 / Student/OAP: €4.00

GUIDED TOURS: Guided tour available to groups with trained tour guide giving talk on Famine period
Duration: 15 minutes, Languages: English

AUDIO VISUAL: Audio visual on Lough Hyne. Seating: 40, Duration: 15 minutes, Languages:
English, Irish, French & German

EXHIBITION: Lough Hyne Visitor Centre: Fascinating insight into Ireland’s first Marine Nature
Reserve. Great Famine Commemoration Exhibition: uses latest multimedia technology to bring this period to life. Languages: English

RESTAURANT: No

PICNIC AREA: Yes

SHOP: Crafts and book shop

INFORMATION GUIDE: English, Irish, French, German & Dutch

COACH PARKING: Yes, 1 coach (must book)

CAR PARKING: Yes, adjacent car park

DISABLED ACCESS/TOILET: Yes