Skibbereen Workhouse

GPTKB entity

Properties (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf workhouse
gptkbp:architect gptkb:George_Wilkinson
gptkbp:architecturalStyle Victorian architecture
gptkbp:artifacts historical artifacts
gptkbp:associated_with Irish_famine_relief
gptkbp:capacity 1000 inmates
gptkbp:casualties many during the famine
gptkbp:community_engagement promoted.
gptkbp:community_involvement strong
local volunteers
gptkbp:community_outreach active
to schools
gptkbp:communityEvents held regularly
gptkbp:cultural_significance Irish_heritage
gptkbp:culturalEvents hosted annually
gptkbp:current_use museum
gptkbp:educational_programs yes
gptkbp:exhibits yes
local history
famine history
gptkbp:famous_for its historical accounts
gptkbp:famousFor its role during the famine
gptkbp:funding local government support
gptkbp:governing_body Board_of_Guardians
gptkbp:historical_analysis encouraged
gptkbp:historical_significance Great Famine
recognized by heritage organizations
gptkbp:historicalContext 19th century
gptkbp:historicalRecords shared with visitors
gptkbp:historicalSignificance available online
gptkbp:historicalSite yes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Skibbereen Workhouse
gptkbp:impact local community
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Irish_National_Heritage_Park
gptkbp:language implemented
gptkbp:localHistory important aspect
gptkbp:localLegends associated with the famine
gptkbp:location gptkb:Skibbereen,_County_Cork,_Ireland
gptkbp:nearby_attractions high
gptkbp:notable_event famine relief efforts
gptkbp:opened 1841
1921
gptkbp:partnerships with schools
gptkbp:recordings poor law records
gptkbp:renovated 2000s
gptkbp:research_focus historical research
gptkbp:structureType institutional building
gptkbp:surrounding_area Skibbereen_town
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives ongoing
protected structure
gptkbp:tour available
offered
gptkbp:type poor law institution
gptkbp:visitors tourists
gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities available