This was one of the highlights of our trip to West Cork. A rainy day, kids to entertain, no swimming pool or other facilities. Then we found that there was a local museum and we were in for a lovely surprise. On arrival with wet coats, they were taken off us, the kids were given a Cluesheet and happily followed... more

This a very moving and informative visitor centre particularly for none Irish visitors who may have little knowledge of this time in Irish history. You get the impression that little was done too late to help those thousands who simply died of hunger. The burial site a little distance away. (see photographs) At this time in history many thousands emgrated... more