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• 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.

Escorted evening Historical Walking Tours of Skibbereen town on Tuesday and Saturday at 6.30pm from the Centre. Please telephone to guarantee a place.

The Skibbereen & District Historical Society meets at the Heritage Centre and offers historical talks and walks.

Genealogy West Cork Ireland

New! The Skibbereen Heritage Centre now offer the RC church records for Skibbereen, Rath and the Islands as well as the Griffith’s Valuation for the greater West Cork area, the Tithe Applotments etc. Visit the Skibbereen Heritage Centre web site for up to date information on the services and facilities available.

The Skibbereen Heritage Centre houses the 1901 and 1911 Census records and provides helpful information for those seeking genealogy information covering Skibbereen town & District, West Cork Ireland. Their website lists the townlands recorded in each census. These records are available for sale in printed form and the staff of the heritage centre are often able to look up information requested via email. Please include all of the information that you have.