The Blascaoid Centre - Ionad an Bhlascaoid Mhoir
Category: Families, Rainy Day, Culture
Type: Visitor Centres, General Attractions
Dún Chaoin, Ballyferriter
Dingle Peninsula
Co Kerry
Dingle Peninsula
Co Kerry
Tel: +353 66 915 6444
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Celebrates the story of the Blasket Islanders
The Blascaoid Centre - Ionad an Bhlascaoid Mhoir
Georgina Campbell
The Blascaod Centre celebrates the story of the Blasket Islanders, the unique literary achievements of the island writers and their native language, culture and tradition.
An Blascaod Mór was abandoned in 1953 as a result of the decline of its once vibrant population.
An Blascaod Mór was abandoned in 1953 as a result of the decline of its once vibrant population.
Opening Time:
Open daily 5th April-24th October 10am-6pm. Last admission 45 mins before closing
Admission Charge:
Adults €4; Child/Student €2; OAP/Group €3; Family €10.
Directions
Tip of Dingle Peninsula, 16km from Dingle (R559).View Similar Tourist Attractions
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