Visit and Fall in Love Come and visit the Donkey Sanctuary in Liscarroll outside Mallow and fall in love with the beautiful donkeys that live there! You are invited to explore our walkways and picturesque surroundings while meeting donkeys and mules that were rescued and are now enjoying sanctuary. There is no admission fee and free parking but you […]
There are few villages in Ireland that pack such a wealth of history in to such a small area. A rough translation from its old Irish name (Gleann Iubhair) means the glen of the yew trees. Its offers a microcosm of Ireland’s history with ancient prehistoric sites, medieval buildings, old mills combined with some modern state of the art stores. […]
Leisure World is a fantastic hub for all your fitness and exercise requirements and the two locations offer two of the best public swimming pools in Cork. This award-winning fitness centre boasts state of the art facilities, a wide variety of classes and activities and a terrific dedicated staff who will help you reach all your physical fitness goals. There […]
While the name does not sound like much, this is a fascinating multi award winning tour for all the family. Lifetime Lab, on the banks of the River Lee, is a unique attraction for visitors of all ages with its modern interactive exhibition, themed playground, beautifully restored buildings and equipment and scenic views over the River Lee. It is located […]
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 Cape Clear, but Cape Clear will never leave you. Cape Clear, Ireland’s southernmost inhabited Gaeltacht (Gaeltacht means Irish speaking area) island is 5Km long by […]
The Planet Entertainment Complex, Blackpool – where the sun always shines! The Planet, with 65,000 square feet, is the biggest leisure complex in Cork. Opened in 2005, it offers something for all the family. The facilities include: Bar & catering, tenpin bowling, Cosmo’s fun world, American pool and simulators. Planet Leisure cater for everything from school tours, family days-out & birthday […]
Please Note: Barryscourt Castle is closed for maintenance and engineering work 2015/2016. Barryscourt castle is the 16th century seat of the Barry family. The present castle, with its largely intact bawn wall and corner towers, is a fine example of an Irish tower house in which many defensive features such as a murder hole, crenulations, and stumble steps can be […]
Fota’s arboretum and gardens located next to Fota Wildlife Park are what they are today thanks to the Smith-Barry family who recognised the significance of Fota’s sheltered location and warm soil – “Fota” is derived from the Irish “Fód te” meaning warm soil – perfect for the growing and cultivation of rare trees and exotic plants. While Fota House was […]
This most colourful garden is situated in the beautiful scenery of West Cork in the South-West of Ireland, with wonderful views west to the Shehy mountains and Nowen Hill. Over 1000 varieties of flowers ,shrubs and trees and bulbs can be seen. The staggering amount of beautiful flowers make this the ‘must see’ garden of West Cork. Briefly, the acre contains an informal […]
The Gearagh near Macroom is the remains of the only ancient post glacial alluvial forest in Western Europe. It was formed at the end of the last Ice Age and consists of a vast area of submerged islands that once supported a rich woodland flora. It gets its name from “An Gaoire”, the wooden river. In 1987 the area was […]
The Rock of Cashel – It’s huge, it’s complex, it’s iconic, there is nothing like it anywhere else in the world. Located in Cashel, County Tipperary, The Rock of Cashel is just a one hour drive from Cork City Centre. Reputedly the site of the conversion of Aenghus the King of Munster by St. Patrick in the 5th century AD. […]
Discover Millstreet Country Park ….. The South’s leading Cultural, Educational and Eco-Tourism Destination. In an environment which boasts an abundance of native wonders and spectacular breathtaking views, this beautiful 500 acre estate features miles of exhilarating walks, historical and archaeological features, themed gardens, wildlife and more. The spectacular ‘Mont des Arts’ is truly a world class feature and is a […]
St Fin Barre’s Cathedral. This is without doubt one of the most striking buildings in the region with its history rooted in the people of Cork and of course its dramatic architecture. The location of the current Cathedral has been a place of Christian worship since the 7th century. This is said to be the actual location where St Finn Barre […]
Visit The Shandon Bells; Cork’s most iconic landmark. You haven’t done Cork until you’ve played the Shandon Bells! Built in 1722 the church of St Anne is built over an older church that dated until the 12th century. Let everyone you know you have arrived by playing the bells (tunes are on numbered cards) for all to here and […]
West Cork Model Railway Village: Take a trip to the Model Railway Village for a fun and memorable day out on your visit to Clonakilty in West Cork. The model village allows you step back in time and see life as it was in the 1940’s. See the old West Cork railway line that served the region portrayed in delightful […]
Killarney National Park is a unique and special place. Situated in south-west Ireland, close to the most westerly point in Europe, the National Park covers over 25,000 acres (10,000 hectares) of mountain, moorland, woodland, waterways, parks and gardens. The mountainous old red sandstone uplands support large areas of blanket bog, and the remoteness and relative inaccessibility of some of these […]
CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory – the Space for Science is Cork’s fun and exciting location to learn about the Universe and is one of the most popular family things to do in Cork. Over 400 years ago the fortification which is now Blackrock Castle was built at the river Lee where the narrowing channel leads to Cork, and has been […]
Charles Fort is a classic example of a late 17th century star-shaped fort. William Robinson, architect of the Royal Hospital in Kilmainham, Dublin, and Superintendent of Fortifications, is credited with designing the fort. As one of the largest military installations in the country, Charles Fort has been associated with some of the most momentous events in Irish history. The most […]
Located on McCurtain Hill, Clonakilty in the heart of ‘Food Country’, County Cork. There are two main markets, Thursdays which is mostly food and Saturdays which offers both food & crafts. The market runs from 10am – 2pm both days. Contact: Ellie Morgan at +353 (0)23 48749 for further details.
Granary produces and presents new & experimental work by artists across disciplines. The programme combines work in theatre, performance, dance, live art, installation & music, with a lively critical programme. Granary explores contemporary performance & art practices from a range of thematic, theoretical, historical & pedagogic perspectives, introducing new work by international artists who have not shown before in Ireland, […]
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