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Welcome to Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne. The museum is situated in the old schoolhouse (built in 1875 - a monument in itself!) in Baile an Fheirtéaraigh (Ballyferriter in English), 8 miles west of the fishing port of Dingle (An Daingean), at the west of the Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry, which is in the beautiful south-west of Ireland.

The museum is now open 7 days a week from 10.00 am - 5.00 pm for the summer season, until September (closing date not yet confirmed). To arrange to visit outside of these dates, please contact us by phone, email or post. Details below.

Address: The Curator, Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh, Trá Lí, Co. Chiarraí. Opening Hours: Easter Period; 7 days 10:00 - 17:00 Late May - September; 10:00 - 17:00, 7 days Winter months; Open by request Telephone; +353 (0)66 9156333 / 9156100 E-mail; info@westkerrymuseum.com

 

In the museum you can learn about the geology, archaeology and history of the area. Some of the artefacts on display are on loan from the National Museum of Ireland, which we acknowledge with thanks.

There is also a programme of visiting exhibitions, on a variety of topics (see‘News’).

Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne works closely in conjunction with Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne organising events and activities to promote aspects of the intangible heritage with relation to Irish culture and to promote the greater use of the Irish language.

The museum, which is open 7 days a week, 10:00am-5:00pm, during the Easter period and from early June to September, also houses a café (home baking!), and a book shop.

During winter months the museum is open by request: Contact Details

 

Bain taitneamh as do thuras!
WE HOPE YOU WILL ENJOY YOUR VISIT!

Funding for this web site was generously provided through a grant from the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism.

Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne also gratefully acknowledges the help, both financial and practical, provided by the Heritage Council.