Allihies Copper Mine Museum 2025
Co. Cork
A large coastal fortification built in the 19th century to defend Cork Harbour, it is a place full of tunnels, gun positions and artillery pieces, exhibitions, military displays, with incredible views.
Address: Camden Road Crosshaven Co. Cork IRELAND
Wed-Sun & BHol Mon Apr-Jun 1000-1700. Jul-Aug closes 1800. Sep-Oct closes 1600. Visit website for more details.
The Fort is internationally recognised as being “One of the finest remaining examples of a classical Coastal Artillery Fort in the world”. For almost 400 years the fort played a key role as a strong strategic position for the defence of Ireland, the west coast of England and Wales.
65% of the fort is located underground in a labyrinth of tunnels and chambers, and is a prime location to watch ships passing through Cork Harbour, the second largest natural harbour in the world.