Skibbereen Heritage Centre's Great Famine Exhibition tells the poignant story of this pivotal period in Irish history. Skibbereen became notorious as …
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Oct 20, 2024
DO NOT MISS THIS! We spent 10 days in western Ireland and this was the highlight of our trip. Although we had learned of the potato famine in school, our wonderful guide and the exhibits allowed us …Full review by Bob E
Oct 14, 2024
The Heritage Center was an important stop for us - you won't understand Irish History without knowledge of the severity of the famine and its impact on the population. The story lines were clear and …Full review by dcpky
Sep 27, 2024
Anyone visiting south west Ireland should stop at the Skibbereen Heritage Centre to fully appreciate the reasons for the Great Famine in the 1840s, the impact on rural Ireland and the scale of emigra…Full review by DSandJB
Yes, all of the short films on the Famine are subtitled in French, and there is also a translation of the text on the boards in French. The short film on Lough Hyne is also subtitled in …
Yes, all of the short films on the Famine are subtitled in French, and there is also a translation of the text on the boards in French. The short film on Lough Hyne is also subtitled in French...
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