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. […]
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Walking holidays in Ireland
Cork county is spoiled with some of the best walking routes in the country allowing for some of the best walking holidays in Ireland. There are 40 designated waymark trails alone, not to mention countless unofficial walks dotted amongst the mountains and along the Wild Atlantic Way. In fact there are more than 1,200 KM’s of coastline much of which can be […]
Quad Bikes
Join in the fun in this unique “off road” trek on your own All Terrain Vehicle. There are a number of great places to enjoy this fun filled activity. Everyone is taught to drive the machines, big, small, young (over 8 years of age) and old. Absolutely no experience is necessary. Bridgefield Buggies can be visited at their website www.quadbikesafari.ie […]
Boherash Country House Bed and Breakfast
Boherash, Buttevant, Co. Cork, Ireland Boherash Country House Bed & Breakfast Mallow, is a beautiful bed and breakfast nestled in the peaceful country side of North County Cork. This luxury guest accommodation is conveniently located near to the borders of Kerry and Limerick as well as being only a short drive to Cork City. Boherash Country House Bed & Breakfast […]
Stanley House Bed and Breakfast
Stanley House Bed and Breakfast is a modern guesthouse located in the heart of West Cork, in beautiful South Schull, just minutes from the village of Schull. Stanley House Bed and Breakfast provides the highest of comfort with spectacular views of sea, mountains and beautiful gardens. Nancy Brosnan’s modern house provides a West Cork home from home for her many […]
Ireland’s Ancient East Day Tour – Private Tour
Discover 5,000 years of history and heritage on Ireland’s Ancient East with this day tour from Cork. You will visit Ireland’s oldest City Waterford, the medieval city of Kilkenny and the spectacular medieval Rock of Cashel in County Tipperary, surrounded by some of the most beautiful country-side in Ireland. The Ireland’s Ancient East Day Tour is a great way to […]
Doire Liath Bantry Bed & Breakfast
Doire Liath Bantry Bed & Breakfast offers you a traditional Irish family home welcome and is located on the outskirts of historical Bantry town centre (10minute walk) with its myriad of pubs, award winning restaurants and local hotels. Doire Liath has an extensive breakfast menu with locally sourced west cork produce and freshly made soda bread and scones to give you […]
Dublin in two days
Hello everyone! I’m a Spanish guy living in Cork City. Last weekend I went to Dublin with a friend, as we had never been there before. As you can expect, in two days I couldn’t see all I wanted to in Dublin, but still, we visited the main places of Dublin and we had great fun. We walked along many […]
Top 10 most popular places to visit in Ireland for Spanish people
Top 10 most popular places to visit in Ireland for Spanish people The Spanish public are looking to come to Ireland for many different reasons. Some of them want to come to enjoy a trip along the Wild Atlantic Way, or to visit some of the many places located along the route. Some examples are the Cliffs of Moher or the […]
Sheeps Head Pony Trekking
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 […]
Travelling Ireland’s Southern Coast
Southwest Ireland is filled with beautiful landscapes, historic sites and activities for travellers to discover. When exploring West Cork, visitors can stay overnight in luxurious hotels, breathtaking old manor houses, spas, private guest houses or bed and breakfasts. There is a multitude to see and do from spectacular scenery to history and culture going back thousands of years. Here, the […]
Viking Days & Norman Knights
Experience Cork like the Vikings with a private guided walking tour of Cork City. Cork’s Viking Days and Norman Knights city tour is a fascinating and enjoyable trip back in time through the oldest streets in the city. Explore the humble origins of this ancient Viking settlement, with your experienced and knowledgeable local guide helping to bring the Viking era […]
Visit Cobh
Cobh is a magical seaside town in the south-east of County Cork with a special place in Ireland’s history. Its magnificent harbour is one of the most visually enticing anywhere in the world, with wonderful panoramic views. Cobh is steeped in history, art and culture, making it one of the top destinations to visit in Ireland. Under its former name of […]
Castlemartyr Resort: Golf Resort of the Year 2014
Castlemartyr Resort in East Cork has been named Golf Resort of the Year 2014 at the Irish Golf Awards at a prestigious event hosted in Knockranny House Hotel, Westport, Co. Mayo. Bringing together a 17th century classic manor house and a luxurious contemporary wing, with gorgeous grounds featuring a tranquil swan lake, a challenging golf course, the dramatic ruins of […]
Surfing – The perfect Irish Summer sport!
What are you talking about I hear you exclaim? Is this another delusional Irish man thinking he is living in Hawaii rather than on the edge of the wild North Atlantic? That may be the case, but apart from the lean tanned torso’s and bikini clad beauties adorning the beaches… oh yes and the year round heat, we have everything […]
Castletownroche
Castletownroche is located in a picturesque area, north-east of Killavullen, beside the Awbeg river which is a tributary of the River Blackwater. Edmund Spenser the English poet wrote of the Awbeg River in ‘The Faerie Queen’ calling it the ‘Mulla’. The first historical record about Castletownroche is from the late 13th century when the Anglo-Norman family of Roache established a […]
Lal Quila
Tramway Terrace, Douglas Directions Recognizing the rich historical heritage and regional diversity of India and Pakistan we offer a selection of regional dishes to share the wonderful flavours of the Punjab, northern India and Pakistan. It is our heartfelt opinion that only the finest food is worth eating. It follows that the ingredients, the preparation, and the cooking must all be of the highest quality. We try to […]
Fota House, Arboretum and Gardens
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 […]
Blackwater Valley Cycle Route (156KM)
The Blackwater Valley Cycle Route is a most interesting route that starts in the historic heritage town of Youghal, County Cork and ends in Killarney, County Kerry. You can of course join the route anywhere. The route first runs northwest towards Fermoy and the Blackwater and then generally west towards Killarney. The route is divided into four sections and the […]
Sheep’s Head Cycle Route (120KM)
This cycle route starts at Ballylickey and ends in Roaringwater Bay, near Ballydehob. It is 120km long. The signposted route travels down the northern side of Sheep’s Head Peninsula, then returns to Durrus. Turn right in Durrus and ride on to Ballydehob. Want to know more? Follow the following link for further details; http://www.thesheepsheadway.ie/index.cfm/page/cyclingroute
