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An Bhlaskaoid Mhóir (Blasket Islands)

An Bhlaskaoid Mhóir (Blasket Islands) Review

The largest of the An Bhlaskaoid Mhóir (Blasket Islands) visible from Ceann Sleibne, the Great Blasket was inhabited until 1953. The Blasket islanders were great storytellers and were encouraged by Irish linguists to write their memoirs. The Islandman, by Tomás O Crohán, gives a vivid picture of a hard way of life. "Their likes will not be seen again," O Crohán poignantly observed. The Blasket Centre explains the heritage of these islanders and celebrates their use of the Irish language with videos and exhibitions.

    Contact Information

  • Address: Dún Chaoin (Dunquin), Co. Kerry
  • Phone: 066/915-6444
  • Cost: €4
  • Hours: Mid-Mar.-June, Sept., and Oct., daily 10-6; July and Aug., daily 10-7
  • Website: www.heritageireland.ie
  • Location: Ceann Sleibne (Slea Head)

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