Location: Clonakilty
Top Things to do in Clonakilty
7 Museums in Clonakilty That You Shouldn't Miss
Clonakilty (/ˈklɔːnæˌkɪltiː/; Irish: Cloich na Coillte, Clanna Chaoilte), sometimes shortened to Clon, is a town in County Cork, Ireland. The town is located at the head of the tidal Clonakilty Bay. The rural hinterland is used mainly for dairy farming. The town's population as of 2016 was 4,592. The town is a tourism hub in West Cork, and was recognised as the "Best Town in Europe" in 2017, and "Best Place of the Year" in 2017 by the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland. Clonakilty is in the Cork South–West (Dáil Éireann) constituency, which has five seats.
Restaurants in Clonakilty
1. Michael Collins Centre
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5.0 based on 344 reviews
We are a family run interpretive centre, just off the main road(R600)between Clonakilty and Timoleague/Kinsale).We are also located on the Wild Atlantic Way. We are open from Mid June to Mid September. At the centre we give presentations interpreting the life and times of Michael Collins. We begin with an audio visual presentation showing all the places connected with Michael Collins in West Cork, we also have a second audio visual consisting of archive footage. The most unique part of the presentation is our live lecture which is conducted by an expert historian who gives an account of the 'Big Fella's' life from 1906 until his death. We also have a full scale replica of the Ambush site in Beal na mBlath. We also do private Michael Collins tours.
Reviewed By littleadventurers
We met Tim Crowley on a individual tour back in January so came back to see the collection he’s gathered over the years, it’s a great tour and we would recommend it to other Michael enthusiasts!! We have been to his Grave, the ambush site and really Tim has created an experience and his knowledge of Michael Collins is something to experience!!!
2. Clonakilty Arts Centre
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. West Cork Model Railway Village
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4.5 based on 458 reviews
As Ireland's only Model Village, the West Cork Model Railway Village in Clonakilty, Co. Cork is a fully scaled handmade model of the old West Cork Railway Line with fully working trains and the towns that the railway served during the 1940s. Take a spin on our iconic Road Train through the beautiful town of Clonakilty. Indoor and outdoor play areas. Relax and enjoy a cup of coffee/tea in our cafe or visit our Gift Shop in an authentic train carriage.
Reviewed By CMBernadette - Doolin, Ireland
The model village with its many trains passing through tunnels and into stations of reconstructed towns in the vicinity held the children's interest but also filled in a lot of history for adults. The remote control boats were a great hit, the playground good fun and the "train" ride around Clonakilty a lovely way to see the whole town and end the visit.
4. Etain Hickey Collections
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
5. Michael Collins House
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4.5 based on 143 reviews
Michael Collins House is a History Museum in Clonakilty, Cork dedicated to Irish revolutionary hero, Michael Collins. Learn about the 'Big Fella' himself and his life story entwined with the history of the fight for Irish independence. Discover the local patriots who went before Collins and dedicated their lives to an independent Ireland, influencing the path which Collins would later take. Through guided tours, interactive displays, audio visuals, artefacts and information boards Irish history is brought to life and presented in an easy to understand and personal manner, suitable for all the family.
Reviewed By Otuama
A very well presented museum dedicated to Michael Collins. Lots of information even for someone brought up in a "Collins" house. Combine this with a visit to the Munster Arms in Bandon (last photograph), Imperial Hotel Cork City (last night) and of course, Beal na Blath, the ambush site.
6. Green Dot-Irish Design Makers
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Green Dot is a hub for beautiful, ethically- made Irish craft and Design based in the vibrant town of Clonakilty, west Cork, Ireland. Our in-house craft studio is the home of Little Green Dot and other creative projects and we also commission and collaborate with other makers to make unique pieces. Our shop stocks the work of over 40 Ireland based Designer Makers and a main focus is on promoting well-made, unique, handcrafted work from all over the country (and especially Cork) as well as supporting the genuine people behind it.
7. West Cork Regional Museum
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4.0 based on 9 reviews
