Exploring the Allihies Copper Mine in West Cork
Some of the photos of the mine can be viewed from this link:
Back in May 2012 we decided to explore the old abandoned Copper Mine in Allihies, Co. Cork which was at one point the largest copper mining facility in Europe employing over 1,500 people in the mid 1800's. It closed a few decades later, what remains now is the engine house and an abundance of fenced off mineshafts littered across the area.
Read more about it from the Copper Museum in
Allihies Copper Mine Museum
Short film about the Allihies Copper Mine Museum in West Cork.
Walk from Allihies to Bunmahon 2014 day 1
Day 1 of the 2014 walk from Allihies to Bunmahon
We came across mass at a grotto on the road between Allihies and #Castletownbare
We stopped for a while before continuing on our 8 day 144 mile journey
Allihies Mines Collapse
A hole appeared overnight on a field which was only being worked on recently with tractor driving all over it. This hole could swallow up a few tractors. The Allihies Mines were opened in the early 18th century.
Walk from Allihies to Bonmahon 2014, CRY FM
An interview with Orlaith Hamersley walk from Allihies to Bunmahon PRO
On CRY FM midweek matters radio show with Linda Carroll
22-10-2014
From JJ's Youghal co Cork to Dungarvan co Waterfor then home
Walk from Allihies to Bunmahon 2014, Farrell's
An interview with Sean Fitzsimons walk from Allihies to Bunmahon logistics manager
In Farrell's Bar Youghal August 2014 By Siobhan from CRY fm
Allihies to Bunmahon 2011, Welcome Home
Day 8, Year 1,
Allihies to Bunmahon. 20th August 2011
8 day 250k walk across southern Ireland.
West Cork to Waterford's Copper Coast
Filmed by C. O'Sullivan
Walk from Allihies to Bonmahon 2014, Farrell's bar
Walk from Allihies to Bunmahon
An interview with Roisin Sheehy in Farrell's bar Youghal August 2014 by Siobhan from CRY fm
Day 8, Year 1
Allihies to Bunmahon August 2011
The pioneers!
Day 8, Year 1
Allihies to Bunmahon August 2011
Imelda, Carmel, Caroline, Linda, Sean and Lee return to Bunmahon after a 8 day 250k walk across southern Ireland.
West Cork to Waterford
Beyond the Dark Mountain
Full length documentary about the history of copper mining in the remote Beara Peninsula.
Allihies Aug 19
Almost (Sweet Music) - by Hozier not me :) switch to 1080p
Dooneen Copper Mine Allihies Beara
A short video about Dooneen Copper Mine on the Beara Peninsula, part of the group of copper mines in Allihies started by the Puxley's. The nineteenth century industrial revolution hit the Beara, which in turn became the worlds largest supplier of copper ore.
Allihies to Bunmahon August 2011, Tankardstown
Day 8, Year 1
Allihies to Bunmahon August 2011
Imelda, Carmel, Caroline, Linda, Sean and Lee return to Bunmahon after a 8 day 250k walk across southern Ireland.
West Cork to Waterford's Coast Coast
Allihies and the Copper Mines a film by Neil Hodges
Allihies and the Copper Mines a film by Neil Hodges, in French as it is a project for his school work.
Walk from A to B 2014 Saturday August 16th to 23rd
Walk from A to B 2014 will take place on Saturday August 16th to 23rd.
4th annual community challenge is a 140 mile walk across the south of Ireland, from Allihies in West Cork to Bunmahon Waterford
Mick Flannery Allihies Copper Mine Museum 17 Aug 2012
Mick Flannery sings Wish you Well- fantastic
Berea Bluegrass playing at the Allihies Copper Mine Museum
Berea Bluegrass playing at the Allihies Copper Mine Museum as part of the Irish Gathering 2013
Allihies piper
Piper at the Allihies Connects opening ceremony at the Copper Mine Museum