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Skibbereen, Baltimore and Sherkin Island: |
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the West Cork Art Centre on North Street (as you enter the
town) and the
Skibbereen Heritage Centre incorporating the Lough Hyne and
Famine Exhibition. After lunch at “O’Brien’s
Bar” in the town centre take the 15 min. drive to Baltimore
and enjoy a walk up to the Beacon or a ferry ride to Sherkin
Island. |
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Bantry and Glengarriff: |
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around the gardens of historic Bantry House with breathtaking
views over Europes
biggest natural harbour and enjoy a visit to the Armada Centre
on the grounds of Bantry House. After a stroll around Bantry
town enjoy lunch at “The Brick Oven” on the square.
Take the ferry from Glengarriff to Garinish Island and enjoy
the magical setting of Ilnacullen Gardens with rare specimens
of trees and shrubs after admiring the seals on the way. |
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Castlefreke, Rosscarbery and Glandore: |
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a walk through Castlefreke woods down to Long Strand, passed
the Celtic Cross memorial,
the largest of its type in Ireland. Castlefreke Castle is privately
owned and is not open to the public. After lunch at the “Kingfisher
Bar and Restaurant” of the Celtic Ross Hotel situated on
Rosscarbery Bay you can walk off those calories with a stroll
to or on the Warren Strand or play pitch and putt. Finish the
day with a nice pint in once of the homely pubs in Glandore and
take in a bit of history at the Drombeg Stone Circle on your
way. |
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Schull and Mizen Head: |
The
safe and sheltered Schull Harbour is home to many waterborne
activities. Ferry trips
to Cape Clear and Sherkin leave the pier daily throughout the
summer. While you are there don’t forget to squeeze in
a visit to the planetarium on the Colla Road. Before you head
for Mizen Head enjoy lunch at “The Bunratty” on the
main street. Travelling west from Schull you drive along the
bog road built originally in the eighteenth century to carry
butter to Cork for export to the new colonies. This tour brings
you through the picturesque villages of Goleen and Crookhaven
before you arrive
At Mizen Head where you can enjoy the breathtaking views and
a tour of Mizen Head Lighthouse Visitor Centre. |
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Timoleague, Courtmacsherry and Kinsale: |
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the ruins of Timoleague Abbey, built in the 14th century, as
substantial remains of this
Franciscan Abbey are still standing. A beautiful walkway along
the waters edge brings you to the charming little sea-front-village
of Courtmacsherry which boasts the oldest lifeboat station in
Ireland. In Courtmacsherry you can enjoy an al fresco lunch on
the bay in “The Lifeboat Inn” before you explore
the picturesque Woodwalk and Fuchsia Way). After a 30 min. drive
along the coast you can enjoy an afternoon in the busy town of
Kinsale, famous for its marina and historic town centre with
Spanish influences. Before you return to Clonakilty don’t
forget to visit Charles Fort open from Mid April to Mid October. |
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Cork City, Fota Wildlife Park and Blarney Castle: |
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visit to the City is a welcome contrast with the tranquillity
of the countryside.
The centre of Cork City is very compact, ideal for walking around
and browsing the stalls in the English Market. After lunch at “Luigi
Malones” opposite Cork Opera House (the only Opera House
in Ireland) you take in some history with a visit to Blarney
Castle Estate and Cork City Gaol and Radio Museum or enjoy an
afternoon in Fota Wildlife Park set on 70 acres of open countryside
with many of its species wandering freely around the park’s
natural and attractive environment. |
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