The Allihies Copper Mine Museum is located in the village of Allihies in County Cork. It is entirely devoted to the history of mining in the region. A really nice museum to discover the history of the village, and the daily life of the miners of the time!
Allihies has a particularly strong mining history. Owner of the famous Swansea mine, the village was a major player in the mining industry at the time. Between 1812 and 1912, the mine extracted more than 297,000 tonnes of copper! Enough to supply the whole of Ireland, then in full industrial expansion!
Since then, the mine has dried up, eventually being abandoned. Nonetheless, the museum takes you back to the heart of the Irish mining world. Visitors are invited to discover the old machine rooms and the equipment used to extract the ore. Anecdotes, written testimonials and old tools will also be on show, to help you understand the precariousness of miners’ work.
A breathtaking tale for the whole family!
If you’re feeling peckish, don’t hesitate to stop by the museum’s Coffee Shop: the food is very good.
You can then visit the Allihies Copper Mine Trail, the building where copper was mined. Although it’s in ruins, you won’t be able to miss it, with its fireplace, stone foundations and location overlooking the village and Allihies Bay!
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