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 […]
The Apple Farm is located near Cahir in county Tipperary in the south of Ireland. The farm was bought by its current owners in 1968, and between then and now it went from being a mixed farm like so many others at that time, to specialising in fruit.. As well as apples, pears, plums, sweet cherries, strawberries and raspberries are grown. There is also a […]
A salt water lake, Lough Hyne (or Ine) contains rare sea life and is Ireland’s only Marine Wildlife Reserve. The nearby woods are popular amongst walkers for the spectacular view from the top of Knockomagh Hill. Lough Hyne was probably a freshwater lake until about four millennia ago, when rising sea levels flooded it with saline ocean water. The lake […]
While Limerick & Thomond Park are often seen as the spiritual home of Munster Rugby, Musgrave Park in Cork offers a great night out when this exceptional team are in town. Musgrave Park is also home to two of the All Ireland League Senior Club sides, Dolphin RFC and Sundays Well RFC. So, if you fancy catching a game when […]
If variety is the spice of life, the Firkin Crane has something for every palate. Its current dance ‘menu’ ranges from classical and modern ballet to the latest hip-hop and break dancing. Everyone interested in dance, from three-year-olds toddling their early steps, or professionals preparing for performance and teaching examinations, to aficionados seeking dance performances of the highest quality, will […]
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 […]
The Gunpowder Mills in Ballincollig are easily one of the most interesting historical buildings in all of Cork. The Mills were built and operated throughout the fluctuating period in Irish history that was 1794-1903. The Mills themselves have a noteworthy history that is well worth investigating on your next day off. The Gunpowder Mills were built on the south bank […]
One of our favourite Sunday afternoon activities is a long walk along Redbarn Strand (near Youghal in East Cork), followed by lunch or dinner in one of the towns seafood restaurants. Redbarn is a breath-taking wide open strand with miles of blue flag beach. At any time of the year, to walk along its length is a wonderful thing to do, […]
Perks Entertainment Centre. Located in Youghal in East, Perk’s is Ireland’s largest indoor fun fair entertainment centre with over 70,000 sq ft of fun to be had. Perks offers a large selection of rides and games to suit every age group. There is also bowling and other activities for other family members. With so much to do not even the […]
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 […]
Macroom Buffalo has Ireland’s first and only milking herd of Water Buffalo. In October 2010, Farmer Johnny purchased 31 Buffaloes from Italy. He now has a herd of over 150 animals on his 150 acre farm based in Cill na Martra near Macroom in County Cork and the animals are thriving in the Irish environment. They milk over 60 Buffalo, […]
Fota Wildlife Park was opened in 1983 by the then President of Ireland, Dr. Patrick Hillery, and is a joint project of the Zoological Society of Ireland and University College Cork. In 2009 Fota Wildlife Park introduced Ireland’s wildest events calendar GO WILD @ FOTA with different events each month including Workshops, Activity Camps, The Cheetah Run Road Race, Music, […]
Located next door to Shandon Bells, we recommend you pop next door and discover why Cork was the biggest butter market in the world in the 18th century. Described in the Financial Times as a ‘Do not miss’, the museum has various exhibits detailing the history of butter in the region and its importance to Cork over the centuries. There is also […]
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 […]
Cork is full of great secret locations that only the locals know about, but now the secret is out about West Cork Secret, the excellent activity and garden centre in the west of Cork. This burgeoning new outdoor arena is a great place to spend a day with all the family, or for a fun work retreat. West Cork Secret […]
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 […]
Cork Sea Safari, Cork City. Cork Harbour is one of the finest natural harbours in the world (In fact it is said to be the second largest natural harbour in the world after Sydney Harbour!). Islands and tranquil river estuaries, prisons, forts, pretty towns & scenic coves, beaches and bays as well as incredible marine and bird life makes Cork […]
Rumleys Open Farm provides a great location for many different occasions from birthdays to school tours and is one of the best family things to do in Cork no matter what the season. The farm has a wide range of activities for children of all ages and has many exotic and domestic animals. Apart from the public areas there are […]
Prince August Toy Soldier Factory: Welcome to Europe’s only toy soldier factory which is in fact one of the world’s largest manufacturer’s of toy soldier rubber moulds, and after 50 years has built up quite a collection, all of which are available. This is one of those fabulously fun and unique things to do in West Cork for families. Secret: While […]
The Heritage Centre is located in the award winning, beautifully restored Old Gasworks Building, in Skibbereen, one of West Cork’s most picturesque towns. The centre offers insights in to some fascinating aspects of our history and local geography. The Great Famine Commemoration Exhibition This commemorates the tragic period in the 1840s that is known in Irish History as the Great […]
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