‘Coosheen’, situated on the estuary of Cork harbour, houses a unique collection of plants which provide interest and colour from spring to late autumn. Of this remarkable plant collection, snowdrops, hellebores, dactylorhizas, agapanthus, and glorious late-season grasses, hedychiums and salvias are a speciality. Hester’s insatiable appetite for collecting plants makes this a must-see garden for the plant enthusiast. A series […]
Cois Cuain (pronounced coosh cuann), a garden as close to the sea as it is possible to get without becoming a boat. (Cois Cuain Garden is entirely within 30m of the sea). The garden is situated on the northern shore of Dunmanus Bay near Bantry. It has many rare Southern Hemisphere plants, as well as hardy wind and salt resistant […]
About a mile south of Cahir town, on the bank of the River Suir, is a charming house known as The Swiss Cottage. This is a superb example of an early 19th century “cottage orne” or fantasy house popular with the gentry in the nineteenth century, where they could play at being peasants and entertain their guests. Built around 1810, the […]
Lucky Meadows is a full service equestrian centre, located 20 minutes from Cork city near Watergrasshill. Run by Sean Kelly, a professional showjumper with over 30 year’s experience, Lucky Meadows offers private and semi-private horse riding lessons, livery and a horse behavioural clinic. We specialise in private horse riding lessons where riders can get one-to-one attention and instruction and learn […]
This great market takes place every Saturday – (9:30am – 1:30pm), in the town of Skibbereen, which is about an hours’ drive west from Cork city, in the county of Cork, Ireland. At our Market you can find a brilliant range of fresh local produce, including fruit & vegetables, herbs, plants, eggs & honey, preserves, bread, cakes, organic meat, cheese, […]
Explore your family history. Do you want to know where your ancestors came from? Well the fact that you are reading this possibly indicates that you do. Cobh which is in Cork harbour was the main embarkation point for millions of emigrants from Ireland to North America (Annie Moore from Cobh was the first person processed through Ellis Island in […]
The wonderful old Cork Opera House was originally built in 1855 and hosted many literary, musical, oratorical geniuses including Charles Dickens and Charle Stewart Parnell throughout its colourful history. In 1955, the grand old building burnt down and left Cork without any main theatre for the first time in 250 years. The current building (since 1963) has more than taken up […]
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 […]
Situated in Killarney National Park, Muckross House and Gardens are amongst the most popular of Irish visitor attractions. Between the months of April and July, Muckross Gardens are spectacularly adorned with the red and pink flowers of mature Rhododendrons. Other garden features include a Sunken Garden, a Rock Garden and a Stream Garden. An Arboretum, containing many trees from the […]
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 […]
You’ll be spoilt for choice shopping at Waterford Crystal. Here you will find the world’s largest display of Waterford Crystal as well as giftware, craft and jewellery collections. The retail store includes world famous names such as John Rocha at Waterford, Jasper Conran at Waterford, Stuart Crystal, Marquis by Waterford and Wedgwood and more. Visit www.waterfordvisitorcentre.com for more information. We […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cork open top bus tour: Take an open top bus tour of Cork City. The tour starts at Grand Parade.(City Centre). Hop on and hop off at any stop along the way. Tickets are valid all day, and are available from the driver on the tour bus or the Tourist Office on Grand Parade. Tour Highlights include: St. Finbarr’s Cathedral, St. […]
Erected in the early 19th century, The Bealick Mill located just a short distance from Macroom on the River Larney in County Cork has recently been restored from dereliction and is now a fully functional mill, heritage centre and tourism attraction. The site of Bealick Mill is hugely important in the annals of Irish history. For the mill derives its […]
Experience a different kind of day out with the whole family at The Farm Grenagh. Teach the kids all about life in rural Ireland on the farm, and get a real experience of this very different way of life. The Farm is a very authentic experience, with chicks and ducks to be fed, cows to be milked and a collection of tractors […]
Cork City Gaol and Radio Museum is a significant part of Corks historical & cultural heritage. It is easily accessible as it just 2KM’s from the city centre and is both fun and informative. This magnificent castle-like building built in 1824 once housed 19th century prisoners! Visitors get a fascinating insight into day-to-day prison life at a time when the […]
One of the gems of the Mizen Peninsula is Three Castle Head where there are Three Castles which are actually three Tower Houses with curtain walling. Built in the 15th Century on the site of a Bronze Age Promontory Fort, the Castles stand sentinel beside a cliff top lake. Access is restricted at the moment because of the unstable state […]
Trabolgan Holiday Village offers a huge choice of fun in-door & out-door activities for all the family. Situated on a picturesque 140-acre estate in beautiful East Cork, Trabolgan Holiday Village is well known for its magical surroundings and excellent facilities. Trabolgan has 172 Self Catering houses and Apartments and a Touring Caravan Park with 35 sites. Both most of all […]
Glebe Gardens, Baltimore Directions During the summer, our restaurant is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10am until 10pm. The menu changes daily depending on what is plentiful in the garden and in the sea. Fish is bought from the boats and the meat is sourced locally. Because of this we have a small but deliciously fresh menu that will suit […]
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