Learn about one of the most important eras of Irish history through the famine story exhibition at Skibbereen Heritage Centre. Skibbereen is synonymous with the great famine of the 1840s when over a million Irish people died and at least another 1.5 emigrated. Skibbereen was one of the worst affected areas in all of Ireland and many of the famine sites, including 3 mass burial grounds, still exist today. Also, learn about Lough Hyne, 5km from Skibbereen town, one of the must-see places in West Cork.