The Blasket Centre – Ionad an Bhlascaoid
The story of a remarkable island community
The Blasket Centre – Ionad an Bhlascaoid
In Dún Chaoin, at the very tip of the Dingle Peninsula, is an utterly unique heritage centre and museum. A stunning piece of architecture in itself, the Blasket Centre tells the story of the Blasket Islands and the tiny but tenacious Irish speaking community who lived there until the mid-20th century.
Life on the Blaskets was tough. People survived by fishing and farming and every day involved a struggle against the elements. Emigration and decline led to the final evacuation of this extraordinary island in 1953.
The island population has left a massive cultural footprint. They documented the life of their community in a series of books which are invaluable social records and classics of Irish literature. They are both a window into the past and a fascinating resource for today.
Visit Ionad an Bhlascaoid - the Blasket Centre - to experience the extraordinary legacy of the Blasket Islanders and delve into the heart of Irish culture, language and history.
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Opening Times
01 March – 06 November 2022
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Getting Here
Located on the tip of Dingle Peninsula, 16km from Dingle (R559).
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Facilities
- AV presentation
- Baby Changing
- Bookshop
- Café
- Clifftop Viewing Point
- Interpretive exhibit
- Toilets
- Wedding Venue
- Wheelchair Accessible
- WiFi
Restrictions
- Assistance dogs only
Nearby sites to visit
The Blasket Centre – Ionad an Bhlascaoid
Skellig Michael
An island monastery towering over the sea
Approx. 39.8 km from The Blasket Centre – Ionad an Bhlascaoid
Derrynane House
The childhood home of Daniel O’Connell
Approx. 47.0 km from The Blasket Centre – Ionad an Bhlascaoid
Ardfert Cathedral
A trio of medieval churches devoted to St Brendan
Approx. 51.2 km from The Blasket Centre – Ionad an Bhlascaoid