heritage centres cork

Discover Cobh's unique origins, its history and its legacy at the Queenstown Story - a multi media permanent exhibition at the restored Victorian Cobh Railway Station. The Titanic is one of the many liners and ships which has visited the historic port town of Cobh - Cobh was formerly known as Queenstown, named after Queen Victoria .


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Ballincollig Royal Gunpowder Mills lie in what is now Ballincollig Regional Park and is Ireland's largest industrial archaeological site. It can be accessd via Inniscarra Bridge as well as via the East Gate by the new Aldi in Ballincollig.

The white round tower at the entrance to the park was once a watch house for the gunpowder mills where workers were searched upon entering the complex.  It is possible to enjoy a walk along the designated paths and see the ruins of other&nb...

The Park offers the visitor a varied and fascinating introduction to different aspects of Corks rich heritage ranging from the story of the Pike family (who lived on the estate from 1820 to 1921), local ecology, Corks Archaeological Heritage, Corks Maritime Heritage, the History of Corks Fire Service to the story of Corks Transport.

A gallery of archive photographic records 1) the development of train, tram and bus services in the pioneering decades of the development of public tra...

The Skibbereen Heritage Centre uses today's multimedia to display two exhibitions; The Great Famine Commeration which show visitors what times were like during the Great Famine and  The Lough Hyne Interpretative Centre in which Ireland's first Marine Nature Reserve is explained using multi language audio-visual complimented by visual displays.

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The story of Cobh's unique origin are dramatically recalled through a stunning multimedia exhibition.
Visitors can explore the conditions on board the early emigrant vessels to America and a convict ship leaving Cobh to Australia in 1801, discover the connections between Queenstown and the Titanic and learn about Annie Moore who was the first emigrant ever to be processed in Ellis Island....

Take a step back in time and experience "olde" youghal with a trained Youghal Tourism Development Guide....

This museum traces the steps of Irish farming methods, from the acient ways of cultaviating the land to the introduction of the farm tractor. It also show cases the different machinery and afterfacts that aided with the development of farming in 19th century Ireland.  ...

Youghal Tourist Office is situated on the quayside of Youghal Town right next to the Clock Gate. Inside there is a very informative Heritage Centre, free of charge. We sell a variety of Irish souvenirs and local art, maps, key-rings, magnets etc. In the summer months, walking tours of the old town of Youghal leave every morning from here. We are here to help and make your stay as enjoyable as possible inYoughal. We give a lot of free maps and information on the town, where there are lots...