# Allihies Coastal Education Hub > Allihies Coastal Education Hub ## Posts - [Wild Ireland: Forgotten Worlds at Allihies Copper Mine Museum](https://aceh.ie/wild-ireland-forgotten-worlds-at-allihies-copper-mine-museum/): Wild Ireland: Forgotten Worlds, a photography exhibition by Thomas Olczak, opens at Allihies Copper Mine Museum on Friday, 3 July 2026 at 7:00 PM. The exhibition will be opened by Mike McCarthy and continues throughout July 2026. This new exhibition invites visitors to explore striking photographic work in the unique setting of Allihies Copper Mine Museum. It is a chance to experience Thomas Olczak’s imagery while also visiting one of Beara’s most distinctive cultural venues. Opening event details Date: Friday, 3 July 2026 Time: 7:00 PM Venue: Allihies Copper Mine Museum Exhibition continues throughout July 2026. - [Pillars of Health Lecture Series | Allihies | Elaine O’Driscoll-Adam](https://aceh.ie/pillars-of-health-allihies/): Series of 5 Lectures on The Pillars of Health by Elaine O’Driscoll-Adam, Nutritional Therapist will take place at The Copper Mine Museum / Allihies Coastal Education Hub. These lectures run on Thursdays from 11AM to 12PM. [file:91] Lecture dates 04 June – Breathing / Nutrition 11 June – Sleeping / Nutrition 18 June – Eliminating / Nutrition 25 June – Exercising / Nutrition 02 July – Optimal Nutrition Venue: The Copper Mine Museum, Allihies Coastal Education Hub Places: Limited to 20 maximum Booking: 086 346 5547 Price: Cash at door €10 per lecture This lecture series offers a practical introduction to [...] - [Exploring the Dark | Allihies Copper Mine Museum | 4 July 2026](https://aceh.ie/exploring-the-dark-allihies-2026/): Exploring the Dark: Protecting Our Night Skies takes place at Allihies Copper Mine Museum on Saturday, 4 July 2026. This one-day event brings together writers, photographers, scientists and artists to explore dark skies, landscape, environment and observation. Tickets: €40 (includes lunch) Pre-booking: 027-73218 or darkskyallihies@aceh.ie Venue: Allihies Copper Mine Museum, P75Y329 Event programme 11:00–11:30 Annette Skade – Poet & Environmental Writer 11:45–12:30 Thomas Olczak – Photographer & Documentary Filmmaker 12:30–13:30 Lunch 13:30–14:15 Vincent Hyland – Naturalist & Multimedia Artist 14:30–15:15 Paul Callanan – Head of Physics, UCC 15:30–16:15 Denis Walsh – Scientist & Photographer Book your place You can pre-book by [...] - [Come and join us at the Southwest Tip Of Ireland!](https://aceh.ie/dark-skies-allihies-astronomy-tours/): We are based at Allihies Copper Mine Museum. A group of astronomy and wildlife enthusiasts in Allihies who want to create interest in the effects of light pollution in our area. We run educational tours and workshops. We have expertise in optical systems for both observing and photography. Some examples of our work.   From the drama of Ballydonegan Beach to the silence of the hills behind the museum, the skies above Allihies are alive. We want to help you see them, photograph them, and understand why keeping our skies dark is so vital for both astronomy and local wildlife. Come join us [...] - [Allihies Autumn School 10th – 12th October 2025](https://aceh.ie/allihies-autumn-school-an-chailleach-hag-healer-holy-woman/): An Chailleach – Hag, Healer, Holy Woman Immerse Yourself in the Wisdom of the Cailleach and discover the gifts and insights that she has to offer modern society. 10th – 12th October 2025 | Allihies, Beara Peninsula, West Cork Visit  https://acmm.ie/allihies-autumn-school to learn more and reserve your tickets. ## Pages - [Privacy Policy](https://aceh.ie/privacy-policy-2/): Introduction This policy sets out the different areas where user privacy is concerned and outlines the obligations & requirements of the users, the website and website owners. 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