With its intriguing historical legacy, the East Cork area in Southern Ireland boasts a great number of museums and heritage centres. This makes East Cork the perfect location for a heritage break for every history buff!
The major heritage centres recount the stories of whiskey making, emigration, famine and maritime tragedies. However, there are also a number of smaller museums with their own fascinating stories to tell.
Leahy's Open Farm Old Irish Farm located near Midleton in County Cork. This Open Farm is perfect for a great family outing
Youghal Visitor Heritage Centre The Visitor Centre in Youghal incorporates the Tourist Office and Heritage Centre and is the start location for The Town Trails.
Cobh Museum At Cobh Museum you can explore the commercial, cultural and maritime history of Cobh, the Great Island and Cork Harbour in Southern Ireland. Friendly staff are there to help you with your genealogical and research enquiries
Cobh The Queenstown Story The story of Cobhs unique origins, its history and legacy are dramatically recalled at The Queenstown Story a multimedia exhibition at Cobhs restored Victorian Railway station.
Fox's Lane Folk Museum Take a step back in time and see how your Great-Grandparents lived before the invention of indoor plumbing and electricity! See for yourself over 600 beautifully restored gadgets from the 1850’s – the 1950’s.
