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The Following is a
list of services provided by the Arigideen Valley Heritage Park,
which are suitable for Coach Groups.
The West Cork Country
Life Show explores the rich
Heritage of West Cork in a unique blend of Story Telling, the
half hour slide show “West Cork in pages of History” Traditional
Songs and Monologs, humorous talk on Superstitions, Bastable
Baking demonstration and tour of the
Kitchen.
Time 90 minutes
In the Historic
Tour of Clonakilty discover the Heart of the Ancient Town,
with an experienced guide. Since the first granting of a
Charter for a market in 1292 almost ever century has left its
mark in Clonakilty. Explore its famous buildings, landmarks and
walk in the footsteps of people like Michael Collins, Eamon De
Valera, Charles Stuart Parnell, William Ford (father of Henry
Ford) and James F Hickey (Great Grandfather of John F.
Kennedy). Time 90 minutes
The Michael Collins Lecture
is a slide show and talk which explores the life of Michael
Collins from his early days in West Cork, through the War of
Independence and his death at Beal na Bláth. This presentation
of 100 slides, takes place in the traditional setting of the
Cottage/Theatre at the Heritage Park.
Time 1 hour.
The “Michael Collins”
Tour was first introduced in
1997 and is conducted by an experienced guide, in the Tour
Coach. The Tour begins in Clonakilty and visits the following
places associated with Michael Collins, Sams Cross, Woodfield,
Roscarbery, Enniskeane, Beal na Bláth and Newcestown. Local
history is also highlighted along the way.
Time 3 hours
Arigideen Valley Heritage Park is
designed to interpret the history traditions and folklore of
West Cork. The Park enjoys wonderful views of the Arigideen
River Valley , the Dunmanway Hills and Kerry Mountains. The
Cottage Theatre – is a traditional style white washed cottage,
which accommodates drama, exhibitions, slide/video shows,
bastable baking and other cultural presentations. A hillside
Archaeology Trail-takes the form of ten full size replicas
of Historical Monuments commonly found is West Cork including
standing stones, a stone circle and an old church with
cemetery.
Guided Tour of the
Heritage Cottage, Archaeology Trail and 1921
Trail.
Time 90 minutes
The Arigideen Valley
Heritage Park is designed to accommodate Coach Tours and the
Cottage Theatre seats 50 people, if the day is raining the
presentation can take place indoors. |