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.

 

Contact Dolores or Timothy
Arigideen Heritage Park,
Castleview, Clonakilty.
Co. Cork. Ireland
Telephone 353 (0) 23 46107
Mobile: 086 8113317
E Mail: arigideen@ireland.com

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