Mid September - Mid June.
We are open during the above months for the following by appointment.
- Groups to the Museum, including coach groups (Min 15 Adults).
- Michael Collins Tours (3.5 Hours)
- War Of Independence Tours (6 Hours)
Off Road Visitors
Mid June to Mid September 2023
Monday – Friday
Two 90 minute Presentations daily
Saturday & Sunday closed during June and September
July & August
Two 90 minute Presentations daily
Saturdays - one presentation at 12 noon
Sundays Closed
Pre Booking is advisable:
Mobile: +353 86 8113317
Mobile: +353 87 3173754
Tickets Prices
per car
per car
Get Directions
EIRCODE: P85W865
POSTCODE: P85W865
- Kinsale 25KM
- Bandon 15Km
- Timoleague 6KM
- Skibbereen 38km
- Beal Na Blath 35 km
- Blarney 55 Km
- Cobh 70 Km
From Clonakilty
Take the Timoleague road (R600) for approximately 2km; then, following the signposts for the Centre, take the second road to the left (L8085-27). Continue on that road for 1.6km until you reach the Centre. Travel time from Clonakilty town to the Centre is 8 minutes.
From Cork City
Take the N71 to West Cork for approximately 50km; just before entering Clonakilty town, take the Timoleague road (R600) on your left and follow the directions above. Travel time from Cork City to the Centre is 55 minutes.
From Kinsale
Take the R600 towards Clonakilty, after passing Timoleague village continue on the R600; after approximately 3km, follow the signpost for the Centre by taking the road on the right (L8085-27). Continue on that road for 1.6km and follow our signposts until you reach the Centre. Travel time from Kinsale to the Centre is 40 minutes.
Get Our Location
The Michael Collins Centre is located about 5km east of Clonakilty town at Castleview in the townland of Ballinoroher
Clonakilty, Ireland - 8 Minutes
Kinsale, Ireland - 35 Minutes
Cork City, Ireland - 55 Minutes
Timoleague, Ireland - 7 Minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
All areas in and around the Museum is fully wheelchair accessible & toilet is located near reception.
Museum is suitable for all children that are comfortable to sit down and listen for up to 1 hour. They cannot run around while the presentation is on at the museum. There’s another indoor exhibition as well as outdoor areas for running around in!
We recommend 1.5-2 hours per visit to allow the visitor time to enjoy the presentation, the brief on the memorabilia and to explore the outside section of full size replicas of armoured car, troop truck and touring car.
No hot refreshments. Shop stocked with cold drinks, snacks, books & souvenirs
Yes car/bus parking available at no extra cost.
