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The main purpose of the visit centre is to welcome visitors by giving them a map of routes along the cliffs and ensuring the necessary comfort for tourism of all ages: cafeteria, washrooms, souvenir shop… The centre is also a tourist office where documents can be found on the whole region. Exhibition spaces have been set up. An information on the fauna and flora of the cliffs and the other, paying, offers a film of animation with a device of immersifs screens and a reconstitution in 3 D of the cliffs. Unless it is accompanied by elderly people who cannot travel on the cliffs or children for whom it will be entertainment, it is not recommended specifically that limited interest pay exposure.

Created in 1985, this “village” is an interesting window of contemporary arts and crafts in the county. Six workshops (painting, jewellery, wood, stone, weaving, glass) are open to the public, the opportunity to meet the famous and talented artists.

It is interesting to visit this centre, especially if you are planning a visit to the Skellig Islands. The Skellig Experience details the life of Celtic monks on the islands, the history of Skellig Michael lighthouse and the marine and wild life of the Skellig islands. Also a small presentation film of the islands.

Two different exhibitions: the Great Famine Commemoration Exhibition tells the Great Famine of the 1840 s that hit Skibbereen dramatically (10 000 victims are buried near Skibbereen); the Lough Hyne Visitor Center details the history of Lough Hyne, Ireland's first natural marine reserve. This lake houses many varieties of marine plants and animals, including rare species. Audiovisual in French.

Excellent contemporary painting gallery. The selection of the discerning and demanding artists promises real aesthetic discoveries, and the amateurs will not miss this appointment during their visit to Glengarriff.

The history of the city and its links with famous men (writers, politicians, etc.) as well as an exhibition on the lace industry introduced to Kenmare by the Church in the th century.