Castlemartyr is a thriving village in Co. Cork, Ireland, located 25 minutes east of Cork city, 10 miles west of Youghal and four miles from the coast with a local population of about 500 people. It is a charming estate village established in the 17th century by Sir Richard Boyle, the “Great” Earl of Cork. Castlemartyr is also a historical […]
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Blarney
Blarney Co Cork known as “the biggest little village in Ireland”, is one of Ireland’s most picturesque villages. Set in beautiful wooded countryside, just 8km (5 miles) from Cork City, it is an ideal base to visit the many wonderful sights of Cork and Kerry. Steeped in history and magical charm, Blarney offers the visitor a host of wonderful things to […]
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 […]
The Gearagh, Macroom
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 […]
Glanworth Castle, Abbey & Bridge
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. […]
Millstreet Country Park
Discover Millstreet Country Park ….. The South’s leading Cultural, Educational and Eco-Tourism Destination. In an environment which boasts an abundance of native wonders and spectacular breathtaking views, this beautiful 500 acre estate features miles of exhilarating walks, historical and archaeological features, themed gardens, wildlife and more. The spectacular ‘Mont des Arts’ is truly a world class feature and is a […]
Dursey Island
Connected to the mainland by Ireland’s only cable car, (the only cable car in Europe that goes over water) it carries you 250m above Dursey Sound and is licensed to carry 6 adults or 1 cow. Read More. Dursey Island, which is also part of the Beara Way (walking route) is the most westerly of Cork’s inhabited islands and is […]
Sherkin Island
Sherkin Island lies southwest of County Cork, just a short ferry ride from the pretty village of Baltimore alongside the other islands of Roaringwater Bay. The island measures just 5 km by 3 km and is blessed with stunning scenery and magnificent unspoiled beaches. The island with an average population of just 100 people, has a primary school, two pubs […]
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 […]
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 […]
