Doneraile Golf Club is an attractive mature 9 hole parkland course located in Doneraile in north County Cork. Green fees are inexpensive and offer the experienced or novice golfer an enjoyable day out.
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Neighbouring Counties
Discover more of Southern Ireland by visiting the famous sites in our neighbouring counties. Cork is bordered by the counties of Waterford to the East (home of Waterford Crystal), Kerry to the West – where you can drive the famous ‘Ring of Kerry’, Limerick in the North west is well worth a visit and uncovering the beauties of Tipperary to the […]
Driving in Ireland
Driving is the premier way to experience Cork and the rest of Ireland as some of the world’s most beautiful scenery is to be found here. A modern road system links all major parts of the country. However, what people love though when they come to Ireland are the long winding roadways that link up the rest of the country. […]
Trains
Iarnrod Eireann, Ireland’s national train company operates to/from Cork’s Kent Train station which is located on the Lower Glanmire Road, north of the River Lee, less than 10 minutes walk from the city centre. The No 5 bus service will bring you the short hop in to the city centre and taxi services are also available. There are hourly trains to […]
The Treaty City Tour
The Treaty City Tour – Cork, Croom, Limerick, Foynes, Adare, Cork. Drive Highlights Croom Mills Waterwheel & Heritage Centre. King Johns Castle, Limerick City. Thomond Park Museum for Rugby fans. Hunt Museum, Limerick. Flying Boat Museum, Foynes. The heritage village that is Adare. Cork – Croom Drive north west of the city following the Mallow/Limerick Road (N20). You will pass […]
Schull
This is a delightful seaside market town and a popular visitor base. It is protected from the north by Mount Gabriel, once the site of a prehistoric mining operation. Schull is a delightful and popular seaside town built around a well protected harbour and is host to the Fastnet International Schools Regatta which attracts many visitors to the town. Calves […]
Leap
At the northern extremities of Glandore Harbour lies the village of Leap (pronounced Lep). Leim Ui Dhonnabhain (Gaelic) derives from an ancient story of a local Chieftain O’Donovan, who while being pursued by enemies jumped the ravine and escaped, thus O’Donovan’s Leap. In fact there is an old saying “Beyond the Leap, beyond the law”, indicating that the countryside west […]
Dunmanway
This town, considered the friendly heart and geographical centre of the region known as West Cork is located in the centre of region and is sheltered by mountains on three sides. Dunmanway is a 17th century planned town and the original two triangular squares still survive. Dunmanway is a former winner of the National Tidy Towns Competition. The town is […]
Crookhaven
A glance at a map will explain the name of the delightful little village on the “crook” of Cork’s most south-westerly peninsula, near the long golden beaches of Barleycove. In fact the tiny hamlet of Crookhaven lies about as far down in south-west Cork as you can go without falling into the sea. It’s the very epitome of a sleepy […]
Ballincollig
Ballincollig is a vibrant town, now a rapidly growing satellite town of Cork City. It has numerous heritage sites including the Ballincollig Royal Gunpowder Mills which was first established in 1794 by a prominent Cork citizen, Charles Leslie. The British Board of Ordnance took over the site in 1805 and the Mills were expanded and transformed into one of the […]
Interesting Museums
Cape Clear Museum A museum dedicated to the record keeping & preservation of details of island life. www.capeclearmuseum.ie Cobh Museum (pronounced Cove) The museum reflects the cultural, social and maritime history of Cobh and of course its relationship with the great liners and famine period. www.cobhmuseum.com Michael Collins Centre Follow the story & life of Ireland’s greatest military leader and […]
Elizabeth Fort
Elizabeth Fort is situated outside and to the south of the original walled city and is a fine example of a 17th century star-shaped fort. Originally built in 1601 during the reign of Elizabeth I. It was used as an army base for the protection of the city. It was demolished by the citizens of Cork in 1603 but they were […]
Explore your family tree
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 […]
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 […]
