Things to see and do Skibbereen

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.

Skibbereen is a charming town in County Cork. For tourist information, visitors can visit the Skibbereen Community Tourist Office on North Street. This office works in conjunction with Fáilte Ireland to provide an information service to visitors throughout the Republic of Ireland. Services include local and national information on attractions, activities and events. The friendly staff at the tourist office are on hand to answer questions and help visitors make the most of their stay in this beautiful country. Skibbereen also has many other attractions to discover, including the Fota Wildlife Park, Blarney Castle and Gardens, and the Jameson Distillery in Midleton.