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Healy's Thatched Cottage
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
The Lisnacon Thatched Cottage is an integral part of North Cork's heritage. The homestead is one of a very few remaining thatched cottages with the original turf ceiling. The homestead was once part...More
Garinish Island
Gardens
Garinish Island is home to a garden of rare beauty, that garden lovers from all over the world travel to see. It is located in the sheltered harbour of Glengarriff in Bantry Bay in West Cork. The...More
St. Fin Barre's Cathedral
Churches And Settlements
Situated near the heart of Cork, St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral is the most recent ecclesiastical site located where the saint is believed to have founded his monastic school in the 7th century. The...More
Midleton Food & Drink Festival
Children and Family Attractions
For a feast in the East. Now in its tenth year it's a true feast for the senses. The event has an open air food and drink market with over 60 stands which showcases the new food culture that has...More
Glanworth Castle And Dominican Friary
Churches And Settlements
Though small, the village of Glanworth is home to impressive ruins. Found just 10km northwest of Fermoy, County Cork, the village boasts a 13th-century castle that belonged to the Roche family, which...More
Gallan Coolnagrane
Monuments
Gallan Coolnagrane, near Skibbereen in West Cork, is a standing stone. It is assumed that it was used in ancient times as a headstone or perhaps as a territorial marker for a grave or burial site....More
Lough Hyne
Nature And Wildlife Attractions
Lough Ine, described as Ireland's singular salt water lake, has many unique properties, immense depth of up to 60 fathoms and is rich in marine fauna. It is joined to the sea by a very narrow channel....More
Space Camp - Training Kids to be Astronauts since 2007!
Children and Family Attractions
The 6th Annual BCO Space Camp is going to have an even bigger intergalactic twist! This year the sessions are longer. Students will get to remotely use a telescope in the Canaries (since the weather...More
Lag Bridge Garden
Gardens
The Lag Bridge Garden is located in Baltimore, County Cork. It features a large expanse of natural ‘rockery’ overlooking 'The Lag', a tidal backwater in the upper reaches of Baltimore Harbour. The...More
Barryscourt Castle
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
This castle was the 16th century seat of the Barry family. The present castle, wtih its largely intact bawn wall and corner towers, is a fine example of an Irish tower house. Extensively restored and...More
Cork Cycling Festival
Children and Family Attractions
Cork Cycling Festival is entirely free to the public, welcoming all ages and walks of life with a special focus on family-friendly events. The festival is run by a voluntary team who just love bikes...More
CH Marine 2013 Glandore Classic Regatta
Sporting Events
Glandore Harbour is the perfect place to come and watch or take part in a regatta as it has a fantastic picturesque amphitheatre harbour. This is the 11th edition of this popular bi-annual event which...More
Carrigaphooca Castle
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Situated on the outcrop of rock called The Friary Rock, this is a 16th century tower of 4 storeys below a vaulted roof and turrets on opposing corners at the top. There is also a stone circle two...More
The Planet Entertainment Centre
Adventure
The Planet is a 64,000 square foot entertainment centre for all the family. For the kids there is Cosmo’s Funworld - a 10,000 square foot indoor play centre where fun is guaranteed. For the adults...More
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