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 […]
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Ramble through Old Towns
Cork is filled with ancient and historic towns from Youghal in the east to Bantry in the west with Norman keeps, Knights Templar Castles, Monastic Round Towers and much more. One of our favourites though has to be the town of Kinsale which has long been hailed by visitors from all over the globe as one of the most atmospheric […]
Perks Entertainment Centre
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 […]
Powerboating – adrenaline powered watersports
Cork Harbour is one of the finest natural harbours in the world (said to be the second largest natural harbour on the planet) offering a wide variety of watersports. Its many islands and tranquil river estuaries, prisons, forts, pretty towns & scenic coves, beaches and bays as well as incredible marine and bird life make for a fascinating environment waiting to […]
Windsurfing
The sport of windsurfing has taken Ireland by storm in recent years. The heavy swells and unhindered Atlantic winds bounded by Ireland’s beautiful countryside and long wide beaches spell perfect wind surfing country. Whether you are beginner or a rider looking for fresh waters and new challenges, Ireland’s south west will not disappoint as it is widely considered to offer the […]
