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Ionad An Bhlascaoid Mhoir/The Blasket Centre

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“Ionad An Bhlascaoid Mhoir/The Blasket Centre” Frommer's
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Dunquin
Traveler Description: This cultural center explores the unique history, art and culture of the Blasket Islands.
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Attraction type: History museum, Scenic/historic walking area, Geological formation
Address: Dunquin
Ireland
Tel: 066-915-6371

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Reviews of Ionad An Bhlascaoid Mhoir/The Blasket Centre

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“Excellent Centre”
5 of 5 stars
SarniaGirl
Guernsey, United Kingdom
Jun 27, 2008

"... for the like of us will never be again." (Tomas O'Crohan, "The Islandman") If you experience a rainy day on the Dingle Peninsula, then this is the ideal place to spend a couple of hours and learn about the unique group of people who lived on the Blasket Islands up until 1953, when the last families left. Yet, even... more

“Beautiful interpretation of a beautiful place”
5 of 5 stars
petrok
West Texas
Jun 20, 2008

We were unable to go out to the Blasket Islands on this trip, but after going through this beautiful museum, I cannot imagine not making it out there the next time I visit the Dingle Peninsula. The museum features interesting exhibits on the language, culture and literary contributions of the people of the Blasket Islands. It also takes a look... more

“Incredible Blasket Centre”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Woodland, CA
Jul 5, 2006
5/6 found this review helpful

We were there two weeks ago and it was beautiful. We spent the last two weeks on a Rick Steves tour of Ireland. The center begins with a short video and then a walk through a series of rooms with great photographs and Island sounds. Your presented with the total human and natural history of the Islanders. My favorite room... more

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Ionad An Bhlascaoid Mhoir/The Blasket Centre Address

Dunquin, Ireland
Tel: 066-915-6371