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Cape Clear Heritage Centre
Genealogy
The Centre boasts a fascinating range of artefacts from the Island’s history collected over 30 years and these are complimented by meticulous research and recordings into all aspects of the Island’s...More
Kinsale Arts Festival
Festivals
Kinsale is one of Ireland's most beautiful harbour towns, and Kinsale Arts Festival is the time to visit. Art events pop up all over town, artists open their studios, and internationally famous...More
Hayfield Manor Hotel
Hotels
The five Star Hayfield Manor Hotel is set within two acres of mature gardens, encompassing an oasis of calm within the vibrant city of Cork. As you make your way up the winding, tree lined path to the...More
Macroom Food Festival
Children and Family Attractions
Macroom Food Festival is a celebration to showcase Cork's finest artisan food and drink. With something for everyone and fun for all the family, visitors will enjoy food demonstrations on Friday, a...More
Firkin Crane Dance Centre
Nightlife And Entertainment
At the home of dance in Cork, surrounded by the vibrant array of gods and warriors, stolen princesses and ethereal swans, the dance circles round. The ballet mistress beats out a rhythm for studio and...More
Loughbeg Farm
Children and Family Attractions
Loughbeg Open Farm, vegetable garden and hill farm walk (1.5 km). Lots of farm animals and poultry, 80 raised vegetable beds, and greenhouse. Views over Cape Clear, the Fastnet Rock, Crookhaven Bay,...More
Cork Butter Museum
Museums
The Cork Butter Museum describes the culture of dairying in ancient Ireland and the growth of the Cork Butter Exchange, at one time the biggest in the world, when tens of millions of pounds worth of...More
Conna Castle
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Conna Castle is very dramatically situated on a rock overlooking the River Bride. The tower was built around 1500 by one of the earls of Desmond. Only one ceiling is retained while there are also some...More
South of Ireland Band Championships
Children and Family Attractions
The not-to-be-missed 34th annual competition attracts the top brass and concert bands providing a complimentary feast of own choice music for visitors and locals in this Clonakilty 400 celebration....More
Towel Day
Exhibitions and Shows
To commemorate Douglas Adams (11 March 1952 – 11 May 2001), author of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and other books, BCO will be taking part in Towel Day. On May 25, all Douglas Adams fans are...More
Salvi's Cafe
Children and Family Attractions
Since opening Salvi's, Marie and Salvi have gained a reputation as the place to go to for a no nonsense lunch. Friendly and chatty, if you want to meet the locals - this is the place to come. The ever...More
Charleville Agricultural Show
Children and Family Attractions
Charleville Agricultural Show, now in its 35th year, is a two day show which includes showing horses and ponies, show jumping, dairy, beef and sheep, pony club games, decorative classes, horticulture,...More
South Coast Tours
Water Based Activities
Providing pre booked harbour trips in Cork Harbour, and can travel to Kinsale or Ballycotton (weather dependent). The visitor is given information on various harbour sights and points of interest....More
Blarney House & Gardens
Gardens
Blarney House is a Scottish Baronial mansion designed by John Lanyon and is now open to the public in the summer months. The house sits in the middle of the parklands situated less than 200m south of...More
Skibbereen St. Patrick's Day Festival
Children and Family Attractions
Skibbereen St. Patrick's Day Festival is a weekend of family events and entertainment with the St. Patrick's Day parade being the highlight. 2013 dates to be confirmed....More
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