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Ballycotton Lighthouse sits atop the unspoilt Ballycotton Island. A black lighthouse (one of only two in Ireland) is accessible via our fantastic Boat Tours—a great day out!
Visit www.ballycottonseaadventures.com
Pier 26 Ballycotton, Co Cork. & 087-396 3998
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FOTA ISLAND RESORT 5H, Fota Island Hotel, lodges, golf, spa & adventure. Ireland’s finest luxury destination, nestled at the heart of a peaceful island in County Cork. & 021-488 3700 info@fotaisland.ie BALLYMALOE HOUSE, SHOP & CAFE, Shanagarry Ballymaloe House & Farm; The quintessential Country House Hotel & Restaurant. Famous for outstanding Irish hospitality and its menu provenance. & 021-465 2531 www.ballymaloe.ie ROBIN HILL SANCTUARY, Cobh Award-winning heritage B&B. Stylish, elegant and comfortable. Tea Rooms. Voted best afternoon tea in Cork! On-site holistic centre. & 021-481 2222 www.robinhill.ie
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Mallow Town Parkrun,
Mallow Town Park, Park Road, Mallow SatNav 52.1345, -8.6450
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Macroom Castle Demense Parkrun,
The Castle Demense, Macroom SatNav 51.9047, -8.9611
Ballincollig Parkrun,
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The Regional Park, Ballincollig SatNav 51.8896, -8.6208
Visit the Druidic Rock Close with its caves and dolmen, and make a wish on the wishing steps while the waterfall cascades alongside you. Take a picnic in our arboretums, surrounded by majestic trees. But don’t forget we also have the famous Blarney Stone. So leave enough time to get your kiss!
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Glen River Parkrun,
Glen River Park, Glen Avenue, The Glen SatNav 51.9128, -8.4577
Castlehaven Parkrun,
Rineen Woods, Union Hall SatNav 51.5522, -9.1701
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The Show Grounds, Park Road (N71), Clonakilty SatNav 51.6171, -8.8963
Glengarriff Parkrun,
Glengarriff Nature Reserve, Kenmare Road, Glengarriff SatNav 51.7569, -9.5644
Café / souvenir shops on-site. Partial disabled access.
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www.blarneycastle.ie info@blarneycastle.ie
GAA club Rerrin village, Bere Island, Beara SatNav 51.6364, -9.8179
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SIGHTS TO SEE IN GREATER CORK AREA
Ringabella Bay Robert’s Hd.
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BALLYHOURA TRAILRIDERS, Ardpatrick An original mountain biking rental facility. Experience the ultimate adrenalin rush. Suitable for the beginner to the experienced recreational cyclists. & 087-271 7330 www.trailriders.ie BLARNEY PITCH AND PUTT, Blarney 18 Hole pay & play Pitch & Putt course. Open for Green Fees daily with Clubs for hire. Visitors welcome. & 021-451 6519 www.blarneycaravanpark.com CLONAKILTY PARK ADVENTURE CENTRE Experience the thrills of our Two Level High Rope Course, Powerfan Jump, Climbing Walls & 100m Zipline. Group & individual bookings welcome. & 023-883 6400/883 4141 www.clonadventurecentre.ie CORK HARBOUR BOAT HIRE, Cobh & Cork City Take a safety boat guided tour of Cork Harbour from Cobh or Cork City on your own easy to drive boat. Includes training, lifejackets & fuel. Fun for all the family! & 086-074 7926 www.corkharbourboathire.com FOTA ISLAND ADVENTURE, Fota Island Award-winning outdoor adventure centre located within the grounds of Fota Island Resort. See website for opening times. & 021-488 3700 www.fotaisland.ie/adventure
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Courtmacsherry Bay
Old Head of Kinsale
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Golf Horse Racing Greyhound Racing Watersports Blue Flag
Tourist Information House Castle Wildlife Park Forest Park
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HIGH SPEED SEA SAFARI RIBS, Cork Harbour Fully qualified skippers will take you on an unforgettable trip around the second largest natural harbour in the world. Pick up in Cobh. & 086-074 7926 www.corkharbourboathire.com LITTLE RASCALS FUNWORLD, Mallow Large indoor play centre. Little Rascals Kitchen serves delicious hot food. Children can play, exercise and have fun while parents relax. & 022-51408 www.littlerascals.ie MONKEY MAZE, Glanmire Large 4 level adventure play area with slides, ball pools and tunnels which provides both an exciting and safe environment for children. & 021-482 0674 www.monkeymaze.ie PARKRUN, Cork Free, weekly, 5km timed runs open to everyone and easy to take part in. Taking place nationwide. Register online and get your barcode. SEE DISPLAY ADVERT www.parkrun.ie
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WEST CORK MODEL RAILWAY VILLAGE, Clonakilty Ireland’s only Model Railway Village. Explore miniature West Cork. Model Trains, Remote Control Boats, Road Train Tours, Play Areas, Café & Gift Shop. & 023-883 3224 www.modelvillage.ie
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USEFUL INFORMATION CORK AIRPORT, Kinsale Road Cork airport is located approx 7km from the city centre and carries an average 2.4 million passengers annually. & 021–431 3131 www.corkairport.com
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CORK BUS STATION, Parnell Place From this station Bus Eireann offer services to the Air & Ferry Ports, Cork’s towns and villages and a range of intercity routes all over Ireland. See web for details on all services. & 021-450 8188 www.buseireann.ie KENT RAILWAY STATION, Lower Glanmire Road Trains to Dublin, Killarney, Tralee, Limerick, Midleton, Fota and Cobh. Customer Contact Centre: 1850-366 222 & 021-450 6766 www.irishrail.ie EMERGENCY SERVICES, Dial 999 or 112 The principal emergency services are the “blue light” services that respond to normal emergencies, namely An Garda Síochána (Police), the Ambulance Service, the Fire Service and the Irish Coast Guard.
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YOUGHAL SLÍ NA SLÁINTE, Youghal Starting from the Mall in the town centre, this 4km walk takes you past the lighthouse and along the strand, taking the same route back. www.irishheart.ie/sli
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ZIPIT FOREST ADVENTURES, Farran Wood, Co. Cork Zipwires, cargo nets and rope bridges, 20 minutes from Cork city. 5 circuits of treetop adventure for ages 7 to Adult. Book online. & 051-858 008 www.zipit.ie
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PERKS INDOOR FUNFAIR, Youghal Enjoy bowling, adventure play centre, lazer tag, funfair rides, video games arcade, snooker/pool and over 18s Casino. & 024-92438 www.perksfunfair.com
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POP IN FOR A VISIT. STAY FOR A JAMESON. BOOK NOW AT JAMESONWHISKEY.COM Distillery Walk, Midleton, Co. Cork. ✆ 021-461 3594
Distillery Walk, Midleton, Co. Cork. & 021-461 3594
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Free, weekly, 5km, timed runs Simply log on to register www.parkrun.ie
Ballycotton
Butlerstown
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Ballycotton Bay
Ballycotton Lighthouse Tours
Timoleague
An informative and emotive story of Irish Emigration—From Virginia to Barbados, from Canada to Australia. Learn about Cobh’s connection with Titanic and The Lusitania
20 Casement Square, Cobh, Co. Cork. & 021-481 4412
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COBH, THE QUEENSTOWN STORY
www.cobhheritage.com
Shanagarry Rostellan
Crosshaven
Nohaval
Kinsale
An Unmissable Experience
Cobh, Co. Cork. & 021-481 3591
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Cobh & Passage West, Co. Cork. & 021-481 1485
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MIZEN HEAD SIGNAL STATION, Goleen Signature Discovery Point on the Wild Atlantic Way. Ireland’s most South Westerly point. Mizen Cafe & Gift Shop. Open daily Mid March to October. & 028-35000/35115 www.mizenhead.ie NANO NAGLE BIRTHPLACE, Mallow Visitors centre on organic farm. Heritage room, shop, walking routes, retreats, courses, self-catering accommodation. Visitors welcome. & 022-26411 www.nanonaglebirthplace.ie SKIBBEREEN HERITAGE CENTRE, Skibbereen The story of the Famine of the 1840’s in one of the worst affected areas in Ireland. Genealogy service by appointment. & 028-40900 www.skibbheritage.com SPIKE ISLAND, Cobh Discover Captains & Convicts, Rioters & Rebels and Sinners & Saints at Spike Island Cork. Advance booking recommended. See website for opening times. SEE DISPLAY ADVERT & 021-237 3455 www.spikeislandcork.ie THE DONKEY SANCTUARY, Liscarroll, Mallow Meet friendly donkeys and mules. Visitors’ Centre/ Shop. Picnic Area. Loop Walks. Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm, Sat, Sun & Bank Holidays 10am–5pm. Free Admission/ Parking. & 022-48398 www.thedonkeysanctuary.ie
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GARRYLUCAS, Kinsale This is a sandy beach with sand dunes in parts, adjacent to Kilcolman Marsh and The Old Head of Kinsale. The beach is lifeguarded during the bathing season. www.corkcoco.ie ROYAL YACHT CLUB MARINA, Crosshaven This is a 100 berth marina. Crosshaven is a quiet and peaceful village. Here you can enjoy beautiful walks with sea, river and land views. www.blueflagireland.org
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