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 […]
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 […]
Loosely stretching from Dungarvan in Co Waterford along the Cork coastline to Kenmare in Co Kerry , there runs a stretch of Ireland that is not as widely known as other parts of our fair country, that is becoming increasingly known as Ireland’s Gourmet Riviera. History that runs back through millennia sits hand in glove with the breathtaking scenery of […]
Top of the Rock Pod Páirc and Walking Centre offers a unique farm accommodation centre in the heart of West Cork’s magnificent walking trails network. It features seven camping pods, a walking centre and a serviced campervan site. The Pod Páirc is a safe and homely place for a family holiday or weekend away. It is also a perfect venue for couples with miles […]
Welcome to The Trident Hotel in Kinsale. Your first choice destination if looking for a four star hotel in the heart of Kinsale Town. Spectacularly located on the water’s edge overlooking harbour, the hotel has 75 bedrooms including an executive wing comprising 30 rooms and a penthouse floor of nine luxury suites, all with beautiful sea views and has long been […]
The 4 Star Carlton Hotel & C Spa is Kinsale’s leading hotels. Discover a region renowned for its rugged coastline, beautiful harbour location and breathtaking surrounds. Our winding, enchanting woodland entrance will lead you to our hotel lobby. Set on 9 0acres of spectacular private mature wooded parkland and unspoilt panoramic views overlooking Oysterhaven Bay our magical location allows you […]
There is a famous advert for outdoor sportswear that states ‘there is no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothes’. This is a line that could equally be applied to holidays in Ireland. As a country we are well used to the saying, ‘getting four seasons in a day’ whether that is wind, rain, clouds, hail and to […]
Dolphin & Whale Watching Funky Town Adventure Centre East Cork Outdoor Adventure Centre Paintball Cork Secret Garden Activity Center Leahys Open Farm East Cork Adventure Centre Oysterhaven Activity Centre Zipit Forest Adventures Lucky Meadows Equestrian Center Beach Horse Riding Ballyhoura Trailriders Sheeps Head Pony Trekking
Castle Street, Macroom, Co. Cork. Church Lane Restaurant is a family business run by sisters Cheryl & Laura O’Connor. Opened in September 2012, the Restaurant is located in the unique setting of an Old Church Yard. The building itself was originally used as the sextants lodge for the caretaker of the Protestant Church and graveyard and was later used as […]
Cork has a wide variety of attractions with lot to see & do. Here are our picks of the best attractions in cork city and county. Cork City Goal & Radio Museum Blarney Castle and Gardens Cobh Heritage Centre Model Railway Village West Cork The English Market Cork City The Titanic Experience Cobh Leahys Open Farm Fota Wildlife Park Triskel […]
Cork Outdoor Breaks Browse our top outdoor breaks across the South of Ireland in the tailor-made packages below. Cork Outdoor Breaks are hugely popular amongst families and couples throughout the year and offer differing views of the landscape as the seasons change. For more details email: enquiries[at]discoveringcork.ie or call: 021 243 1000 Shark Fishing Walking Holidays Cycling Holiday Adventure Ireland
Bantry is one of the finest towns in all of Ireland. The fresh sea air carries you around the town, and the warm atmosphere created by friendly locals is just part of what makes people fall in love with Bantry. The innate local landscape is a treat for the senses, with superb views of the harbour and coast. The sumptuous […]
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 […]
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Clonakilty is one of the best places to go for a Hen Party in Ireland, with a fantastic proportion of great bars, nightclubs, restaurants and a whole host of options for day time activities. With miles of great country air surrounding Clonakilty, you are guaranteed to find almost any outdoor games or great hiking trails or even watersports to enjoy in […]
Experience Ireland’s most unique sculpture garden and gallery in a spectacular forested waterfall oasis. Visitors enter the garden by one of several bridges across the river and begin a voyage of discovery in the wonderful blend of art and nature in three interlinked gardens. The Falling Water Garden, The Timeless Garden and high up the hill The Environmental Garden are […]
1 Connolly Street, Clonakilty Directions West Cork has a big reputation for being a food lovers paradise, and the region prides itself on the quality of its produce. With that, expectations are raised for their restaurants, with patrons having high standards. Fortunately, they can always count on Mio’s Steakhouse & Italian Restaurant to send them home satisfied. Found in the heart of […]
For a truly special stay close to Cork City, the Blarney Hotel is one of the best options around. With very close proximity to the city centre, as well as being a superb hub for trips to and from West Cork, the 4 star Blarney Hotel will provide the comfort and easy access you desire for any trip to Cork. […]
As you might know, Ireland is known worldwide for its’ great pubs. Well, why not experience more than Cork City on your visit and experience some real traditional country pubs. This is a tour that is popular for all sorts including stag & hen parties, company social clubs and even company days. Our tours are designed to provide visitors […]
Bantry es una de las ciudades de Irlanda con más encanto. El aire fresco del mar que lo envuelve y el acogedor ambiente creado por sus habitantes, consigue que los visitantes se enamoren de este lugar. Sus paisajes son un regalo para los sentidos, sobre todo las extraordinarias vistas del puerto y de la costa. El escarpado entorno que lo […]
Welcome to Discovering Cork and thanks for considering Cork for your next short break or holiday. Whatever your reason for visiting we know you will not be disappointed and with Discovering Cork looking after everything, you can concentrate on enjoying your time here.
Discovering Cork is the Number 1 site for planning and booking holidays in Cork City & County. However, we can also assist with advice, planning and booking your holiday in many other parts of the country with a particularly strong focus on the entire South West.
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