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The Geopark Visitor Centre

Expert Guidance at the Heart of the Copper Coast.
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Visitor Centre

Welcome to the Interpretation Centre for the Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark.

Start Your Adventure with Interactive Exhibits, Local Insights, and Expert Guidance at the Heart of the Copper Coast.

Learn how earthquakes happen and are measured.

Suitable for all ages and abilities.

Experience the vibrant story of our copper mining past 

Discover some of Ireland’s best kept secrets.
Suitable for all ages and abilities.  

The gift shop

The gift shop sells unique items all locally sourced from small businesses and craftspeople.

Main Hall

The main hall is suited to a variety of uses, concerts, lectures, private parties, meetings, licensed civil weddings venue.

A woman and child sit on a bench at the Copper Coast Visitor Centre, observing a historical diorama. Behind them, an exhibit with informational posters and artifacts is displayed. The space features wooden floors, stone walls, and large windows that offer ample natural light.

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COPPER COAST GEOSITES

Learn about the connected geological, historical and cultural heritage of our area.

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About us

Our Story, So Far…

UNESCO Global Geoparks are single, unified geographical areas where sites and landscapes of international geological significance are managed with a holistic concept of protection, education and sustainable development.

A UNESCO Global Geopark uses its geological heritage, in connection with all other aspects of the area’s natural and cultural heritage, to enhance awareness and understanding of key issues facing society in the context of the dynamic planet we all live on, mitigating the effects of climate change and reducing the impact of natural disasters.
A group of people stroll along a path toward a small white chapel with a tall bell tower and arched windows. The sky is clear and blue, mirroring the serenity found around Copper Coast Visitor Centre. Trees and gravestones line either side of the path, whispering tales of time past.
Copper Coast

Copper Coast

Visitor Centre
Copper Coast

Copper Coast

Visitor Centre
Copper Coast

Copper Coast

Visitor Centre
Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark