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Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne

Safeguards the natural and cultural heritage of the Dingle Peninsula

Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne
Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne

Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne

West Kerry Museum

The museum is situated in the old schoolhouse (built in 1875 – a monument in itself) in Baile an Fheirtéaraigh (Ballyferriter on some maps), 13km (8 miles) west of the fishing port of Dingle (Daingean Uí Chúis), at the west of the Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry, which is in the beautiful south-west of Ireland.

Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne collects, safeguards, holds in trust, displays and interprets a variety of objects and data relating to the rich natural and cultural heritage of the Dingle Peninsula, and endeavours to educate, entertain and enlighten all visitors, from the local student to the scholar, as well as our many summer visitors, from home and abroad.

In the museum you can learn about the geology, archaeology, heritage 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. See our Catalogue

We also have a policy of welcoming visiting exhibitions. Our current exhibition, which we hope to have on view for a few years, is about ‘The Oceans and Us’ and is sponsored by Foras na Mara, The Marine Institute (See also ‘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.

We are also delighted to provide information about walks in the area, sites you might like to visit and other activities available in West Kerry.

The museum also houses a café (home baking!), and a book shop, which also stocks cards and small gifts which have been made in the area.

During winter months the museum is open by request. Click here for contact details. We hope you will enjoy your visit

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Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne

Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne

Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne through its various activities, publications and projects, including a regional museum, helps celebrate, promote and maintain the very rich linguistic, archaeological and cultural heritage of Corca Dhuibhne.

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Tobar Dhuibhne

Tobar Dhuibhne

Only when a language is being passed on in the home is there some chance of long-term survival. Otherwise, other efforts to prop up the language elsewhere, e.g. in schools or church, may end up being largely symbolic or ceremonial.

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Coláistí Chorca Dhuibhne

Coláistí Chorca Dhuibne

Coláistí Chorca Dhuibne is an Irish College in the Dingle Gaeltacht providing Irish Courses for the 12-18 age group. Courses are held in Ceann Trá, An Fheothanach, Lios Póil, An Mhuiríoch and Baile an Fheirtéaraigh

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Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne

Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne

Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne collects, and safeguards a variety of objects and data relating to the rich natural and cultural heritage of the Dingle Peninsula, and endeavours to educate, entertain and enlighten all visitors.

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Sout West Gno Skillnet

South West Gnó Skillnet

South West Gnó Skillnet is a unique training and learning network that improves the overall competitiveness of its member companies in the South West and the Gaeltachtaí.

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