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  • Allihies Copper Mines
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Europe Ireland Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland Kerry to Cork Allihies Copper Mines

Allihies Copper Mines

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A small, remote village in the Beara Peninsula known for its Copper Mine Trail, this is a place of great beauty and unique history. Stop by the local museum to discover the fascinating history of copper mining in Allihies from the Bronze Age to the Industrial Revolution and the 20th century.

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