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 […]
The magnificent Fota Island Resort is one of Cork’s premier luxury hotels. This 5 star hotel and resort resides in the sumptuous island ground of Fota, just a short distance outside of Cork City. The bright and glamorous design of the hotel’s interior are very striking, with an understated elegance at hand. To stay at Fota Island Resort is to treat yourself to […]
Fota Wildlife Park was opened in 1983 by the then President of Ireland, Dr. Patrick Hillery, and is a joint project of the Zoological Society of Ireland and University College Cork. In 2009 Fota Wildlife Park introduced Ireland’s wildest events calendar GO WILD @ FOTA with different events each month including Workshops, Activity Camps, The Cheetah Run Road Race, Music, […]
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