James Goodman Centre

The Canon Goodman Centre located around Abbeystrewry Church, Skibbereen is part of an effort to tell the story about the life of an extraordinary musician, priest and scholar who had a substantial impact on the preservation of Irish music.

Goodman centre

As well as an information exhibition in the Church, we also have a Goodman peace garden featuring a beautiful mural inspired by the music Goodman created.

To learn more about the life of James Goodman, we have an exhibition on the life of Goodman located in Abbeystrewry Church. Please do visit!

Learn more…..

This video is part of a programme aired on TG4 about the life of Goodman.

To read an excellent article in the Skibbereen Historical journal please click here (page 53 onwards).