Fort Camden (Meagher) is positioned on Rams Head above the harbour village of Crosshaven. It is recognised internationally to be one of the world’s finest remaining examples of a classical Coastal Artillery Fort. The fort opened it’s doors to the general public last year, due in no small part to the efforts of Rescue Camden, a voluntary community committee with a passion for the restoration of one of the finest examples of Cork Harbour’s rich architectural heritage. It proved to be a wonderful success with over 3000 visitors passing through its doors.
This year the fort is again open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays between 12 and 5, and includes a self-guide tour through one of the tunnels and around the fort. There is a military memorabilia exhibition from the Irish Defence Forces in the restored billet rooms. So far this year there have been military re-enactments from the American Airbourne 101 parachute regiment and artistic installations by artists Julia Palone and Roseanne Lynch. Further events are planned throughout August and September. A visit to Fort Camden will not disappoint.
