Gleninchaquin Park is an award winning family owned park and working sheep farm providing breath-taking landscapes and scenery in which it is a sheer delight to wander around over streams with log bridges, mountain paths with carved steps, through rock passages, along glens and lakes to higher altitude. Marvel at the view overlooking the lakes, delicate green meadows, a spectacular […]
Looking for a way to spend a great afternoon with the kids, or a venue for your next work night out? Then look no further than Leisureplex, the fun activity centre in the heart of Cork City. This indoor arena is full to the brim of great games that is sure to keep any crowd happy. Located very conveniently in the centre of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Every Saturday morning in the centre of Midleton in East Cork is held one of the most popular Farmers Markets in the region. From a small start a number of years ago, this very pleasant weekend experience has gone from strength to strength. Fresh locally produce, breads, juices, vegetable, gourmet snacks and often times a bit of live music to add […]
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, […]
There are few places as beautiful as Bantry West Cork for pony trekking and horse riding. Explore the Wild Atlantic Way on horse back and escape the beaten track with a pony and trap. Horse riding experiences are suitable for beginners to experienced riders looking to improve their skills or just have some fun in the beautiful countryside. Sheeps Head […]
A sprawling 4 acre garden is remarkable as quoted my Jane Powers, a leading news correspondent for the Irish Times. It is enviably situated on a steep South facing slope, enclosed by woodland and with a view overlooking Cork Harbour and the Lee estuary and just a short drive from Cork City. It has two acres combining centuries of old […]
North of Cashel and at a slight detour is the beautifully restored Holy Cross Abbey which has been located here since the 13th century. The turbulent history of Ireland through the ages is reflected in the history of The Abbey. “That the Cross of Christ may not be emptied of its power” is the inscription on the renovated altar at […]
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 […]
10 Pin Bowling. Nothing beats a family game of bowling on a wet day. There are a number of locations where you can enjoy this great activity. East Cork Superbowl, part of Perks Entertainment Centre www.perksfunfair.com Leisureplex Cork, Cork city centre 00 353 (0)21 4505155 Mardyke Entertainment Complex, Cork City Centre www.mardyke.com Planet Leisure, Cork City www.planetleisure.ie
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Gateway and tower are all that remain of Macroom Castle, which was granted to Admiral William Penn, (father of the founder of Pennsylvania U.S.A.) by Oliver Cromwell. Macroom Castle, the boyhood home of William Penn, stands on the western margin of the town of Macroom and its windows look away into the distance, where a rugged land lies at the […]
Cork On Ice returns to Cork again for 2015. Continuing to grow year on year the ice rink itself is now an impressive 800sqm under a covered marquee roof on the grounds of Mahon Point Shopping Centre. There is also a separate Kiddie Rink of 200m2 which features penguin skating aids to help junior skaters find their feet. Cork on […]
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 […]
Waterford & Suir Valley Railway. Experience a unique view of Ireland along this 12KM stretch of narrow gauge railway between Dungarvan and Kilmeadan which is approximately 1 hours drive east of Cork city in the neighbouring county of Waterford. This heritage project has enabled the magic of rails golden age to be brought to life while visitors enjoy the beauty […]
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