Kilbrittain Whale

About this place

In 2009, an 18-metre (59 ft) fin whale stranded and subsequently died on a beach in Courtmacsherry Bay, after becoming disorientated and lured by unusually high tides. The whale's skeleton is now on display in the public park

Visitor Information

Accessibility

Accessible

Getting There & Parking

Kilbrittain Whale is located in County Cork, roughly 37 km (35 min drive) from Cork and 318 km (4h 40m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 13 m away (Free). Nearby highlights within a short drive include Kilbrittain Castle (0.5 km away).