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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Local Recommendations
Hospitality
- Rí Fern Café at Louis Mulcahy Pottery
(1.5km)NW - Rí Fern Café @ Louis Mulcahy Pottery
(1.5km)NW - Dingle Whiskey Distillery, The
(10.3km)NE - Old Pier, The
(11.8km)NE - Castlewood House
(11.8km)NE - Heatons Dingle
(12.0km)NE - Ted Browne (De Brun Iasc Teo)
(12.1km)NE - Dingle Cookery School
(12.2km)NE - Out of the Blue
(12.4km)NE - Boat Yard Restaurant & Bar, The
(12.5km)NE - Murphys Ice Cream & Café
(12.8km)NE - Fenton's of Dingle
(12.8km)NE - The Fish Box/Flannerys Seafood Bar
(12.9km)NE - Grey's Lane Bistro
(12.9km)NE - Chart House, The
(12.9km)NE - Little Cheese Shop, The
(12.9km)NE - Dingle Skellig Hotel
(12.9km)NE - Bambury's Guesthouse
(12.9km)NE - Land to Sea
(13.0km)NE - O'Cathain Iasc Teo Fish Shop
(13.0km)NE
Self Catering
- Dingle Marina Cottages
(12.9km)NE - Old Ivy House
(44.7km)SE - Rose Cottage
(44.7km)SE - Oceanfront Cottages at Derrynane Hotel
(48.5km)SE - Loop Head Lightkeeper’s House
(59.8km)NE
Farmers Markets
- Dingle Farm Produce & Craft - County Kerry - Fridays
(12.9km)NE - Valentia Island - Co Kerry - Wednesday & Saturday
(25.5km)SE - Cahirciveen - County Kerry - Thursdays (seasonal)
(25.8km)SE - Castlegregory - Co Kerry - Sundays
(33.1km)NE - Caherdaniel - Fridays (seasonal) - Co Kerry
(47.1km)SE
Tourist Attractions
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The Blascaoid Centre - Ionad an Bhlascaoid Mhoir
(0.0km)SE -
Gallarus Oratory & Gallarus Castle
(8.8km)SE -
Dingle Oceanworld
(12.2km)SE -
Skellig Experience Visitor Centre
(27.5km)SE -
Skellig Michael
(40.7km)SE -
Derrynane House
(46.5km)SE
Golf Courses
- Dooks Golf Club
(36.9km) SE - Waterville Golf Club
(37.3km) SE - Skellig Bay Golf Club
(39.7km) SE - Tralee Golf Club
(45.9km) NE
Gardens
- Glanleam House & Subtropical Garden
(25.2km)SE - Derreen Garden
(62.0km)SE
Nearby Towns/Areas
- Ventry
(6.8km) NE - Dingle
(13.1km) NE - Valentia Island
(25.4km) SE - Cahirciveen
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(27.5km) NE - Portmagee
(27.9km) SE - Stradbally
(28.9km) NE - Castlegregory
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(36.0km) SE - Camp
(38.8km) NE
Apps and Books
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From Tide to Table by Georgina Campbell
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