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Valentia Heritage Centre

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Open today at 10:00-17:00
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Knightstown, Valentia Island, IrelandMap
Phone+353 66 947 6411
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  • Houston_Eriol
    Houston_Eriol
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    Not really worth it

    Kind of a snore fest. The school house side wasn't that interesting and if you are interested in the first trans Atlantic telegraph cable go instead to the Telegraph Station museum.

    Reviewed on Jul 15, 2023
  • pfefmeister
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    Old School Museum

    This is worthwhile to visit if you make it out this far. Interesting history concerning the trans-Atlantic telegram cable which began from this Westernmost position. A storyboard details the trials an...

    Reviewed on May 10, 2023
  • deirdre o
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    Museum a must

    The most incredible museum ever visited. One could spend a day there, a wealth of information and do well laid out. A must to visit when on Valentia Island and worth a visit to the island to visit. So...

    Reviewed on Oct 8, 2019
  • JohnFerriter
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    A mine of informatio

    On a recent trip to Valentia Island we visited the Heritage Centre. There are fantastic displays ranging from the history of the Transatlantic Cable to the Slate Quarry. There is also comprehensive in...

    Reviewed on Aug 26, 2019
  • MariaCawley
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    Worthwhile but in need of modernising

    Really good museum in terms of content but not very user friendly. So much reading material in folders that you'll never get through. Some great old objects around but could benefit from easily access...

    Reviewed on Aug 26, 2019
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