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Blarney
Castle, Blarney Co. Cork |
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8 km from Cork City, this historic castle is most famous for
its stone, which has the traditional power of conferring eloquence
on all who kiss it. The stone is set in the wall below the battlements,
and to kiss it, one has to lean backwards (grasping an iron
railing) from the parapet walk. In the grounds of the castle
the Rock Close and its surroundings is a curious place of ancient
trees and far more ancient stones, by legend a garden of druidic
origin and a centre of worship in pre-christian days. |
| Tel.
021/385252 |
Fax:
021/381518 |
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| Millstreet
Country Park, Millstreet Co. Cork |
| Millstreet
Country Park is set on 203 hectares and is surrounded by the
beautiful northern slopes of Musheramore Mountain. It is renowned
for its breathtaking landscape and theme gardens with rare shrubs,
flowers, herb rich meadows, wetlands and boglands. While the
landscape within the Park is naturally beautiful, nature has
been given a helping hand – and for further enjoyment
– colourful arboretums, scenic waterfalls and charming
antiquated style stone bridges have been constructed. |
| Tel.
029/70810 |
Fax:
029/70899 |
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mlcp@iol.ie |
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| www:
www.foundmark.com |
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| Mitchelstown
Cave, Burncourt, Cahir Co. Tipperary |
| Mitchelstown
Cave is situated midway between Cahir and Mitchelstown just
off the N8. The Cave is a world without sun, without time, a
world where man almost feels an intruder, stumbling on a past
age, an era where nature reigns supreme. As you stroll in comfort
through three masive caverns in which you are surrounded by
indescribable drip stone formations. Stalactites, stalagmites,
graceful calcite curtains hang from sloping roofs, calcite crystals
glisten like diamonds in the distance. Huge calcite columns
and one of Europe’s finest columns, the enspiring “Tower
of Babel” which stands some 9 m in height. |
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052/67246 |
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| Curraheen
Park Greyhound Stadium, Curraheen Road, Bishopstown, Cork |
| Enjoy
the excitemend and action of live greyhound racing, the fun
of betting and the finest dining and entertainment available
in Cork. Curraheen Park is a unique combination of racing, restaurants,
bars and hospitality suites. You can also enjoy live music after
racing. You can enjoy a ten-race programme every Wednesday,
Thursday and Saturday night throughout the year, commencing
at 7:50 pm sharp |
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| www:
www.curraheenpark.igb.ie |
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| Barryscourt
Castle, Fota Island, Carrigtwohill Co. Cork |
| Seat
of the Barry Family from the 12th to the 17th centuries. The
present castle is a fine example of a 15th century tower house
with 16th century additions and alterations. The bawn wall with
tree corner towers is largely intact. The ground floor of the
keep houses and exhibition on the history of the Barrys and
Barryscourt Castle. |
| Tel.
021/4882218 |
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| Call
of the Sea Visitor Centre, CoAction, North Road, Castletownbere
Co. Cork |
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centre holds a wonderful treasure of local history, which is
of interest to both children and adults. Spread throughout two
floors, using mult-sensory and interactive equipment, the story
of the maritime history of the Beara region is brought to life.
Hear Murty Og O’Sullivan, well known local Priateer, tell
his life story, expereince the sensation of being at sea during
a thunder storm, learn to use various pieces of marine equipment
or take the place of a Skipper of a fishing trawler on the high
seas without ever leaving shore. |
| Tel.
027/70835 |
Fax:
027/71031 |
| email:
coactionbeara@coaction.iol.ie |
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| Charles
Fort, Summercove, Kinsale Co. Cork |
| Built
between 1678 and 1682 Charles Fort was designed to protect the
town and harbour of Kinsale. In terms of military architecture
the fort is star-shape in plan. Its wall zig-zag in and out
in the style devised by Louis XIV’s chief military engineer
in order to provide cross-fire from a number of directions against
any potential aggressor. Within a decade of its completion Charles
Fort was involved in one of the most momentous events in Irish
history: The Willimaite War. Apart from the burning of the Fort
in August 1922 during the Irish Civil War, this was the only
time Charles Fort was involved in conflict. |
| Tel.
021/4772263 |
email:
charlesfort@ealga.ie |
| www:
www.heritageireland.ie |
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