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Learn all about Lough Hyne, Ireland’s first Marine Nature Reserve and unique salt-water lake, at Skibbereen Heritage Centre’s exhibition.
Find out about the history, folklore and formation of this renowned natural phenomenon before you make an informed visit to the Lough itself (5km from Skibbereen Heritage Centre).
Explore Lough Hyne’s rich history and folklore – the O’Driscoll castle on the island, its holy wells and the fable of the king with donkey’s ears!
15 minute audio visual presentation on Lough Hyne shown in English, French and German.
Lough Hyne was first ‘discovered’ by scientists in 1886 and it is now one of the most-studied marine sites of its size in the world. It was designated Ireland’s first Marine Nature Reserve in 1981. Learn about this long history of marine research and the many people who have carried out scientific research at Lough Hyne at Skibbereen Heritage Centre.
Lough Hyne has a rich and varied range of plants and animals, including many rare and beautiful species. (© C. Trowbridge)
Visitor Comments
…great place to visit before going to the lake…
…almost as special as Lough Ine [sic] is…
…lovely film, relaxing Lough Hyne…
…learned loads about the lake, thanks!
…I love the fish!
…Lough Hyne is well worth looking after, thank you…
…wish I’d come here before going to the lake and found out about the walks!
…staying at Lough Ine [sic], this is great to learn about it…
