Munster Arms Hotel

Michael Collins was a guest at the Munster Arms Hotel in 1922 then known as “Lee’s Hotel”. He departed the hotel and headed for Beal na Blath with his companion Emmet Dalton, 30 minutes after departing, he met his demise, that was on August 22nd 1922.

The West Cork Heritage Centre, located at Christchurch, Bandon, runs special exhibitions on themes relating to history, archaeology, nature, crafts and other subjects. Christchurch itself is of interest. Step back in time and see the craft of the wheelright and harness maker, or visit the country kitchen and dairy. Discover
about ancient Ring Forts and Crannogs. It was built in 1610 on the site of a Danish fort, and is among the earliest churches erected in Ireland for Protestant worship. It was de-consecrated in 1973, having served the community for 363 years.