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Irish Famine Cottages, Dingle

3.6

#4 of 11 in Historic Sites in Dingle

Experience life on the farm at Irish Famine Cottages, a cottage built using stone and mud in the 19th century. Discover how people ate, how animals were kept, and how inhabitants told time during this somber period. Just behind the cottage, look for a large beehive hut believed to have lasted 800 years. Today the cottages are used for working sheepdog performances, and you can watch these sheep-farmers and their dogs herding livestock. Plan to see Irish Famine Cottages and other attractions that appeal to you using our Dingle vacation builder.

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266 reviews

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3.7

lizardo73

August 15, 2017

We made a pit stop to this important site on our ride around the Dingle Peninsula. It is a great site to receive an education about the Potato Famine and the lives of Irish Peasants. It also has a gre... more »
Mark5591

August 8, 2017

Thousands fled Ireland, and thousands more perished during the Famine. Occasionally, people need to be reminded of not only the suffering, but the resurrection of the people and the area. Definitely w... more »
Patricia S

July 31, 2017

Cottages were interesting. Herding demo was great with Sailor and Buzz. Fun to watch and learn about their training. I want a border collie! more »

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Martin Klimke

August 29, 2016

Do not visit! Really not worth the money. I felt betrayed. Pay If you are interested in a couple of worn out dolls sitting in an old barn!

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Sekliw J

July 14, 2016

Well worth a visit at just €3 and a sober reminder of the 1840's

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Fabio Capoferri

February 20, 2017

Peaceful and relaxing

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Christian Jost

August 19, 2016

Ok'ish not that much to see

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Katarzyna Ziemba

July 20, 2016

lovely place to see

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Irish Famine Cottages, Dingle

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Mark5591

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