Kinsale is a kaleidoscope of Irish history. Everyone of note (a bit like the tourists of today) ultimately end up visiting Kinsale. Celts & Vikings, Normans & English, wine merchants & traders, pirates & Navies. You are next...
Charles Fort is a classic example of a late 17th century star-shaped fort. With legendary battles and spooky ghosts, there's lots here to keep you entertained.
Lios-na-gCon is an excellent example of a restored ringfort close to Clonakilty. Ringforts were built and occupied between c.400 AD and c.1200 AD, in the Early Christian and Viking periods.
Barryscourt castle is the 16th century seat of the Barry family. The present castle, which has been renovated recently is a fine example of an Irish tower house with many defensive features such as a murder hole, crenulations, and stumble steps.
Enjoy the scenery while discovering the Park's environmental heritage in all its facets.
We pause here to remind you that the Park is large with many miles of trails. Some are short and can be covered quickly by even the most reluctant rambler while others are more extensive.
This is a wild and beautiful island where Irish is still the spoken first language (English is also spoken). Remote it may be (45 minutes from Baltimore or Schull by ferry) but you may leave Clare Island, but Clare Island will never leave you.
Beautful Sherkin Island lies southwest of County Cork, just a short ferry ride from the pretty village of Baltimore alongside the other islands of Roaringwater Bay.
Kinsale is a kaleidoscope of Irish history. Everyone of note (a bit like the tourists of today) ultimately end up visiting Kinsale. Celts & Vikings, Normans & English, wine merchants & traders, pirates & Navies. You are next... 
Charles Fort is a classic example of a late 17th century star-shaped fort. With legendary battles and spooky ghosts, there's lots here to keep you entertained. 
Lios-na-gCon is an excellent example of a restored ringfort close to Clonakilty. Ringforts were built and occupied between c.400 AD and c.1200 AD, in the Early Christian and Viking periods. 
Relax on your boat as Captain Tony entertains with colourful stories of the region. 
Barryscourt castle is the 16th century seat of the Barry family. The present castle, which has been renovated recently is a fine example of an Irish tower house with many defensive features such as a murder hole, crenulations, and stumble steps.
Blarney Woodland Farm is a treat for smaller family members who get a chance to get up close with a variety of animals in a lovely setting. 
There is a variety of very interesting heritage museums dotted throughout Cork city & county. As follows are some of our favourites. 
Enjoy the scenery while discovering the Park's environmental heritage in all its facets.
We pause here to remind you that the Park is large with many miles of trails. Some are short and can be covered quickly by even the most reluctant rambler while others are more extensive. 
This is a wild and beautiful island where Irish is still the spoken first language (English is also spoken). Remote it may be (45 minutes from Baltimore or Schull by ferry) but you may leave Clare Island, but Clare Island will never leave you. 
Beautful Sherkin Island lies southwest of County Cork, just a short ferry ride from the pretty village of Baltimore alongside the other islands of Roaringwater Bay.
