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Cobh Heritage Centre
“The Queenstown Story”
Business Details
Deepwater Quay, Cobh, Cork
GPS 51 50’ 55.68N 8 17’ 57.72W
T +353 (0) 21 4813591
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Business Contact JackWalsh
Experience
“Walk in the footsteps of our emigrant ancestors”. The Queenstown Story
is a self-guided tour. The exhibition relays the stories of Irish social, naval
and military history and emigration from the harbour of Cobh (known as
Queenstown between 1849 and 1922) from the 17th to the 20th century.
The Heritage Centre is located in the restored railway station, built in the
1860’s, a building with its own historic story, where almost three million
Irish people passed through as they started their voyage of emigration. This
is a multi-media exhibition that includes audio, video, interactive displays,
emigrant’s letters and other artefacts that will engage the visitor and leave
them with a lasting memory. Audio units are available in-German, French,
Spanish, Dutch and Italian. Duration – 1+ hr
Pricing
Published Adult rate €9.50, Concessions €8.00, Family Ticket €25.00
Tour Operator Rate Yes
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Yes
Tour Series Rate Yes
Group Bookings Contact JackWalsh
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T +353 (0) 21 4813591
Opening Details & Refreshment
Open 7 days: Mon-Sat 0930-1800hrs & Sunday 1100-1700hrs – May-Oct,
Mon-Sat 0930-1700hrs & Sunday 1100-1600hrs – Nov-April. Last entry
to the exhibition one hr before closing. Closed – December 24/25/26/27
and 31 December to 8 January inclusive. Café serving Teas, coffees and light
snack options.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Coach parking for up to four large coaches alongside the building.
The Cobh Heritage Centre is fully wheelchair accessible
Transport
Bus Éireann –
Nearest Accommodation Hub
Cobh (immediate vicinity)
Midleton (25 mins)
Nearest Airport
Cork Airport – 30 mins
Experiences Nearby
Spike Island
Titanic Trail Walking Tours (2 mins walk)
The Jameson experience (25 mins)
Causey Farm Experience
Business Details
Causey Farm, Girley, Fordstown, Navan, Co. Meath
Postcode C15 P83R
T +353 (0) 46 9434135
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Business Contact Deirdre Murtagh
Experience
We provide half and full day hands-on programmes where visitors experience
Irish culture in a fun way. Dance a jig, play the bodhrán (traditional drum),
cut turf in a bog, bake brown soda bread, see a sheepdog at work, milk a cow
(yes, a real one!) and more! We can provide specialist programmes based on
agriculture, ecology or geography if required. All activities are guided by our
welcoming and engaging leaders.
Pricing & Capacity
Duration: Half and full day programmes (3 hrs and 6 hr 30 mins respectively)
Tour Operator Rate Yes
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Yes
Tour Series Rate Yes
Group Bookings/B2B Rates Contact As above
One guide per group. There is a minimum group charge of €250. All bookings
must be pre-booked.
Opening Details
Mon-Sat – Feb-Oct, Nov (subject to availability)
Not weather dependant.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Ample car/coach parking on-site.Working farm implies there are uneven
facilitate wheelchair visitors, but advise that a manual (rather
than electric) wheelchairs tend to be more suitable to the terrain. Visitors
engaging in ‘bog jumping’, as part of programme, advised to wear old clothes
and bring a change of clothes. There are no shower facilities on-site.
Public Transport
Bus Éireann
Nearest Accommodation Hub
Trim (20 mins drive)
Nearest Airport
Dublin Airport (50 mins drive)
Experiences Nearby
Kells Heritage Town (10 min drive)
Trim Castle (20 min drive)
Loughcrew Cairns (20 min drive)
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