Discover The Story Of Sam Maguire By Visiting His Hometown Of Dunmanway
A fun and interactive experience for families, kids of all ages and adults. suitable for school, local history and scout groups also. Take your passport along the self guided tour to 7 locations, stamping your passport at each one.
Visits to all attractions are free
With the aid of the Sam Maguire Passport you will be taken on a fascinating journey through time and life of Sam Maguire. Travelling around seven locations in the vicinity of the town, you will get an insight into his secretive role in Irish history.
  • Visit Sam Maguire's birthplace at Mallabracka.
  • View the informative exhibition at the state of the art swimming pool in Dunmanway.
  • Visit the Model School where Sam's education began.
  • Take a photograph with the imposing statue of Sam Maguire, located near the local library in the delightful Town Square.
  • Visit the Historical Association to discover more about his town's heritage.
  • Ring the bells at St. Mary's Church of Ireland, (where Sam Maguire is buried)
  • ​Pay a visit to the Doheny GAA club founded by Dunmanway Gaels.
Celebrations will be held in the summer in Dunmanway, participants can get their picture taken with former GAA president's, tickets can be bought online. Pick up your passport at your local Dunmanway outlet or any Cork County library.

Guided tours by arrangement – [email protected]
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the 7 passport locations 

1. Malabracka, Dunmanway
2. Dunmanway Model School, Bantry Road
3. Dunmanway Swimming Pool, Bantry Road
4. Sam's Statue and Library, Market Square
5. Historical Association, Atkins Hall, Main Street
6. Doheny GAA Club, Sam Maguire Park
7. St. Mary’s Church, Main Street Dunmanway.

the Sam Maguire Passport video
The Sam Maguire Passport Trail is a FREE new fun filled journey. Discover the man behind the Sam Maguire Cup in his hometown of Dunmanway in Co. Cork.
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