# Allihies Coastal Education Hub > Allihies Coastal Education Hub ## Posts - [Kenmare Bay Project Autumn Talk Series](https://aceh.ie/kenmare-bay-project-autumn-talk-series-allihies/): Join the Kenmare Bay Project in Allihies Coastal Education Hub for a series of evenings celebrating the heritage and wildlife of Kenmare Bay. Come for a cuppa, a chat, and hear fascinating experts share their knowledge and stories. Fishing Heritage of Kenmare Bay Speaker: Mary McGillicuddy Date: Friday 18 September Time: 7:00pm Bronze Age Rock Art and Copper Mining of Beara and Iveragh Speaker: Aoibheann Lambe Date: Thursday 18 October Time: 7:00pm Marine Mammals of the Southwest Speaker: Christina Winkler Date: Thursday 29 October Time: 7:00pm Lighthouses of Cork and Kerry Speaker: David Hare Date: Thursday 19 November Time: 7:00pm - [Beat the Summer Heat: Ice Cream Making Workshop at the Copper Mine Museum](https://aceh.ie/ice-cream-making-workshop-allihies/): Nothing says summer like homemade ice cream — and this Friday 14th August, you can learn to make it yourself at the Allihies Copper Mine Museum at the Coastal Education Hub, from 10am (sharp) to 11am. This workshop focuses on express ice-cream making — quick methods, the right ingredients, and the appliances you actually need at home. It’s all built around alternative and nutritive solutions, so every recipe shown is plant-based, refined sugar-free, and gluten-free. What to expect How to make express ice-cream at home What ingredients to use for a healthier treat What appliances are required Live demonstrations, tastings, handouts and a Q&A session Whether you’re [...] - [Get Your Gut Growing: Fermentation (Kimchi) Workshop at the Copper Mine Museum](https://aceh.ie/fermentation-kimchi-workshop-allihies/): Fermented foods are having a moment — and for good reason. This Thursday 13th August, join us at the Allihies Copper Mine Museum at the Coastal Education Hub for a hands-on Fermentation (Kimchi) Workshop, running 10am (sharp) to 11am. Led by Jocelyn, natural vegan chef, and Elaine, nutritional therapist, this session dives into why fermentation matters for gut health. Kimchi and other fermented foods act as natural probiotics, helping to boost gut diversity — one of the simplest, most flavour-packed ways to support digestion and overall wellness. Expect a full demonstration of the kimchi-making process, a tasting session so you can experience the results first-hand, and take-home handouts [...] - [A Conservation Plan to Enhance Biodiversity at Duneen (Dooneen), Allihies](https://aceh.ie/duneen-conservation-plan-biodiversity-allihies/): Allihies Coastal Education Hub Is the Place to Get Involved in Local Projects The Allihies Coastal Education Hub engages in sustainable projects that will enhance the area for local residents as well as attract sustainable tourism. At the moment, staff members and a group of volunteers are developing a conservation plan to improve access that will minimise visual impact, making the Duneen (Dooneen) site suitable for all visitors while protecting and enhancing biodiversity. This area of unspoiled ruggedness deserves to be preserved while allowing walkers to enjoy the dramatic views and natural beauty of Allihies and the Beara Peninsula. The viewing [...] - [Allihies Autumn School 2026](https://aceh.ie/who-belongs-migration-identity-and-the-politics-of-place/) - [Considering setting up your own business? Allihies Coastal Education Hub is the place to be.](https://aceh.ie/considering-setting-up-your-own-business-allihies-coastal-education-hub-is-the-place-to-be/): Welcome to Allihies Coastal Education Hub where learning is the essence of life; a place where creative ideas are nourished and explored. Allihies Coastal Education Hub is the place to be. The Enterprise Day Event was developed to provide a space for experienced and budding entrepreneurs to share their stories with those of you who are mulling over a creative business idea. The purpose of this event is to highlight the practical steps of setting up your own business and promote support networks that are available to you. The Hub is where such ideas can progress to the next stage. Local [...] - [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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