Wild Atlantic Haven Guidebook
Sightseeing
Lough Hyne is a fully marine sea lough in West Cork, about 5 km southwest of Skibbereen.
It was designated as Ireland's first Marine Nature Reserve in 1981. Lough Hyne is one of the most beautiful spots in West Cork and offers diving and water sports opportunities.
A climb up Mount Knockoumah rewards with stunning views down into Lough Hyne and out to the Atlantic Ocean. The Lough Hyne Visitor Centre is situated at the Skibbereen Heritage Centre.
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Lough Hyne
Lough Hyne is a fully marine sea lough in West Cork, about 5 km southwest of Skibbereen.
It was designated as Ireland's first Marine Nature Reserve in 1981. Lough Hyne is one of the most beautiful spots in West Cork and offers diving and water sports opportunities.
A climb up Mount Knockoumah rewards with stunning views down into Lough Hyne and out to the Atlantic Ocean. The Lough Hyne Visitor Centre is situated at the Skibbereen Heritage Centre.
The Baltimore Beacon is a white-painted stone beacon at the entrance to the harbour at Baltimore, County Cork, Ireland. The beacon was built at the order of the British government following the 1798 Rebellion. It was part of a series of lighthouses and beacons dotted around the Irish coast, forming a warning system.
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Balitmore Beacon
Beacon RoadThe Baltimore Beacon is a white-painted stone beacon at the entrance to the harbour at Baltimore, County Cork, Ireland. The beacon was built at the order of the British government following the 1798 Rebellion. It was part of a series of lighthouses and beacons dotted around the Irish coast, forming a warning system.
Strolling along the rugged coast of Toe Head along the cliff edge, you will discover remarkable rock formations and enjoy a wonderful view over the Celtic Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
Toe Head
Strolling along the rugged coast of Toe Head along the cliff edge, you will discover remarkable rock formations and enjoy a wonderful view over the Celtic Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
Knockdrum stone fort is situated on a hill in the middle of a peaceful landscape. The view from up here over the bay is unique. The outer walls of the restored ring fort are almost 2 metres high. In the centre are the foundation walls of a square building.
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Knockdrum Stone Fort
Knockdrum stone fort is situated on a hill in the middle of a peaceful landscape. The view from up here over the bay is unique. The outer walls of the restored ring fort are almost 2 metres high. In the centre are the foundation walls of a square building.
The Dromberg Stone Circle is probably Ireland‘s most famous and most frequently visited stone circle. This is due firstly to the fact that it‘s well signposted and accessible, and secondly – and that‘s far more important- it‘s very well preserved.
17 impressive stones, 16 of them standing and one lying, form this stone circle. The lying stone probably had the function of a sacrificial table or altar. The byname of the stone circle, „The Druids Altar“, probably deduces from that. It is presumed that the Dromberg Stone Circle was used for ritual acts.
Nearby the stone circle there are the remains of two circular stone huts and a cooking pit, a so-called Fullacht Fiadh. In these mounds water was boiled with hot stones.
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Círculo de Piedra Drombeg
The Dromberg Stone Circle is probably Ireland‘s most famous and most frequently visited stone circle. This is due firstly to the fact that it‘s well signposted and accessible, and secondly – and that‘s far more important- it‘s very well preserved.
17 impressive stones, 16 of them standing and one lying, form this stone circle. The lying stone probably had the function of a sacrificial table or altar. The byname of the stone circle, „The Druids Altar“, probably deduces from that. It is presumed that the Dromberg Stone Circle was used for ritual acts.
Nearby the stone circle there are the remains of two circular stone huts and a cooking pit, a so-called Fullacht Fiadh. In these mounds water was boiled with hot stones.
Mizen Head Signal Station, built to save lives off the treacherous rocks at Ireland's most south-westerly point, five miles from Goleen, is open to the public.
An award winning Maritime Museum and Heritage Attraction, this authentic all-weather experience is a must-see with its spectacular location on high cliffs with swirling Atlantic Ocean tides. From the Car park and Visitor Centre, the Signal Station is a ten minute walk along the path, down the 99 steps and across the Arched Bridge, the Mizen is famous for its wildflowers and sightings of wildlife, dolphins, whales, seals, gannets, kittiwakes, choughs - the bird migration north-south flight path is just a mile off shore.
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Estación de señalización de Mizen Head 1
Mizen Head Signal Station, built to save lives off the treacherous rocks at Ireland's most south-westerly point, five miles from Goleen, is open to the public.
An award winning Maritime Museum and Heritage Attraction, this authentic all-weather experience is a must-see with its spectacular location on high cliffs with swirling Atlantic Ocean tides. From the Car park and Visitor Centre, the Signal Station is a ten minute walk along the path, down the 99 steps and across the Arched Bridge, the Mizen is famous for its wildflowers and sightings of wildlife, dolphins, whales, seals, gannets, kittiwakes, choughs - the bird migration north-south flight path is just a mile off shore.
It may be called Three Castle Head but there is just the one castle. The name “Three Castle” refers to the three towers or keeps that make up Dunlough Castle. Connecting the towers is a curtain wall, stretching more than 100 feet from the cliffs to the shores of the lake. The wall and towers are mainly in ruins now but remain very impressive all the same.
Dunlough is said to be one of the oldest Norman castles in southern ireland. The ruins which remain there now date from around the 15th century, though the first fortification on this site dated back as far as 1207. The deterioration of the castle can also be partly attributed to its dry stone construction.
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Three Castle Head
It may be called Three Castle Head but there is just the one castle. The name “Three Castle” refers to the three towers or keeps that make up Dunlough Castle. Connecting the towers is a curtain wall, stretching more than 100 feet from the cliffs to the shores of the lake. The wall and towers are mainly in ruins now but remain very impressive all the same.
Dunlough is said to be one of the oldest Norman castles in southern ireland. The ruins which remain there now date from around the 15th century, though the first fortification on this site dated back as far as 1207. The deterioration of the castle can also be partly attributed to its dry stone construction.
Drimoleague, which was once the busiest railway junction in West Cork with no fewer than three platforms, has now become the hub of walking networks in the area. Hence the title The Walker’s Junction of West Cork.
Drimoleague Heritage Loop
Moyny Bridge Walk
Glanatnaw Walk
Trawlebane Walk
Schronacarton Walk
Deelish Cascades Walk
Glanaclohy Walk
Mealagh Valley Walk
Glanbannoo Walk
St Finbarr’s Pilgrim Way
Drimoleague Heritage Walk
Drimoleague, which was once the busiest railway junction in West Cork with no fewer than three platforms, has now become the hub of walking networks in the area. Hence the title The Walker’s Junction of West Cork.
Drimoleague Heritage Loop
Moyny Bridge Walk
Glanatnaw Walk
Trawlebane Walk
Schronacarton Walk
Deelish Cascades Walk
Glanaclohy Walk
Mealagh Valley Walk
Glanbannoo Walk
St Finbarr’s Pilgrim Way
Gougane Barra is a settlement, the name Gougane Barra comes from Saint Finbarr, who is said to have built a monastery on an island in the lake nearby during the 6th century. The present ruins date from around 1700 when a priest called Denis O'Mahony retreated to the island.
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Gougane Barra
Gougane Barra is a settlement, the name Gougane Barra comes from Saint Finbarr, who is said to have built a monastery on an island in the lake nearby during the 6th century. The present ruins date from around 1700 when a priest called Denis O'Mahony retreated to the island.
The Castle
Skibbereen Heritage Centre
Inish Beg Estate
Inish BegWest Cork Arts Centre
UillinnWest Cork Model Railway Village
Inchydoney RoadMichael Collins House
7 Emmet SquareCasa Bantry
Garinish Island
Liss Ard Sky Garden
The Sheep’s Head Way walking route forms part of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way and it focuses on the famous Sheep’s Head peninsula in West Cork between Bantry Bay and Dunmanus Bay
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The Sheep's Head Way HQ
The Sheep’s Head Way walking route forms part of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way and it focuses on the famous Sheep’s Head peninsula in West Cork between Bantry Bay and Dunmanus Bay
Neighbourhoods
The attractive village of Castletownshend is situated on the coast about 8km from Skibbereen. The village developed around the castle, which was built in the mid 1600s by the Townshends and is the seat of the family. The steeply inclined main street runs down to the castle, the quayside and the harbour
A unique feature of Castletownshend is the two sycamore trees growing in the roundabout in the centre of the village. The present sycamores replace two trees planted in the 1800s. There are many buildings around the village of interest, a very pleasing village to explore not forgetting the Castle and local church.
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Castletownshend
The attractive village of Castletownshend is situated on the coast about 8km from Skibbereen. The village developed around the castle, which was built in the mid 1600s by the Townshends and is the seat of the family. The steeply inclined main street runs down to the castle, the quayside and the harbour
A unique feature of Castletownshend is the two sycamore trees growing in the roundabout in the centre of the village. The present sycamores replace two trees planted in the 1800s. There are many buildings around the village of interest, a very pleasing village to explore not forgetting the Castle and local church.
Unionhall, is a small fishing village located in County Cork, Ireland, located on the west side of Glandore Harbour. Its nearest neighbour to the west is Castletownshend; to the east, Glandore village. It is approximately 10 kilometres south-east of Skibbereen.
A key source of employment in the area is fishing, and the pier has its own ice plant and fish processing factory run by Glenmar Shellfish Ltd. Tourism is also an economic driver, and among the area's attractions are boat trips to view whales, dolphins and seals.
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Unionhall
Unionhall, is a small fishing village located in County Cork, Ireland, located on the west side of Glandore Harbour. Its nearest neighbour to the west is Castletownshend; to the east, Glandore village. It is approximately 10 kilometres south-east of Skibbereen.
A key source of employment in the area is fishing, and the pier has its own ice plant and fish processing factory run by Glenmar Shellfish Ltd. Tourism is also an economic driver, and among the area's attractions are boat trips to view whales, dolphins and seals.
Leap pronounced "Lep" by the locals is from the Irish translation of "Leim Ui Dhonnabhain" to "O Donovans Leap". This is so called because a person of that name is reputed to have jumped across the ravine at the bottom of the village.
Leap boasts a fine all-weather harness racing track, the J.W. Goulding Community playing field, tennis court and playground as well as an excellent selection of shops, pubs, dining facilities and comfortable accommodation. There are very fine fishing facilities locally, both sea and trout fishing on the many lakes.
Leap is famous for many festivals including the Scarecrow Festival in the winter.
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Leap
Leap pronounced "Lep" by the locals is from the Irish translation of "Leim Ui Dhonnabhain" to "O Donovans Leap". This is so called because a person of that name is reputed to have jumped across the ravine at the bottom of the village.
Leap boasts a fine all-weather harness racing track, the J.W. Goulding Community playing field, tennis court and playground as well as an excellent selection of shops, pubs, dining facilities and comfortable accommodation. There are very fine fishing facilities locally, both sea and trout fishing on the many lakes.
Leap is famous for many festivals including the Scarecrow Festival in the winter.
Rosscarbery is rich in history and has been home to famous and distinguished people over the years, from St. Fachtna back in the 6th century, to the very famous O’Donovan Rossa, Michael Collins, and Tom Barry in more recent years.
The village cente offers a lively pub scene with live music every weekend as well as some top class restaurants in the charming square with their traditional shop and pub fronts. A traditional farmers market with local food produce is held in the square every Saturday morning.
Calm and tranquil are two words that are very appropriate when describing this haven of beauty. The coastline provides many scenic walks from a simple stroll along the sandy beaches to a hike along the cliff walks. The surrounding region is endlessly entertaining for day and evening pursuits.
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Rosscarbery
Rosscarbery is rich in history and has been home to famous and distinguished people over the years, from St. Fachtna back in the 6th century, to the very famous O’Donovan Rossa, Michael Collins, and Tom Barry in more recent years.
The village cente offers a lively pub scene with live music every weekend as well as some top class restaurants in the charming square with their traditional shop and pub fronts. A traditional farmers market with local food produce is held in the square every Saturday morning.
Calm and tranquil are two words that are very appropriate when describing this haven of beauty. The coastline provides many scenic walks from a simple stroll along the sandy beaches to a hike along the cliff walks. The surrounding region is endlessly entertaining for day and evening pursuits.
Slightly off the main tourist trail, Baltimore has managed to retain its friendly village atmosphere yet still have plenty to offer the holidaymaker. There are no shopping malls but there is also no shortage of high quality accommodation and great places to eat and drink. Across a superb natural harbour lie Carbery’s Hundred Isles, including the enchanting islands of Cape Clear, Sherkin and Heir, just a short ferry ride away from Baltimore pier.
Baltimore’s history has always been shaped by the sea, so much so that in 1631 much of the population was carried off by pirates, never to be seen again – an event known as the Sack of Baltimore. The castle of Dún na Séad or ‘Fort of the Jewels’, from which the village takes its Irish name, was also sacked by seaborne invaders more than once in its long career. Happily, the village recovered fully from these early setbacks and today the labyrinth of creeks and coves which was once the haunt of pirates is a playground for seafarers of a more peaceful kind.
Water-based activities like sailing, angling, diving, and whale watching are things that now draw many visitors to Baltimore and the Isles, but there is also plenty to enjoy without leaving dry land, including an eclectic mix of festivals and other events right through the season.
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Baltimore
Slightly off the main tourist trail, Baltimore has managed to retain its friendly village atmosphere yet still have plenty to offer the holidaymaker. There are no shopping malls but there is also no shortage of high quality accommodation and great places to eat and drink. Across a superb natural harbour lie Carbery’s Hundred Isles, including the enchanting islands of Cape Clear, Sherkin and Heir, just a short ferry ride away from Baltimore pier.
Baltimore’s history has always been shaped by the sea, so much so that in 1631 much of the population was carried off by pirates, never to be seen again – an event known as the Sack of Baltimore. The castle of Dún na Séad or ‘Fort of the Jewels’, from which the village takes its Irish name, was also sacked by seaborne invaders more than once in its long career. Happily, the village recovered fully from these early setbacks and today the labyrinth of creeks and coves which was once the haunt of pirates is a playground for seafarers of a more peaceful kind.
Water-based activities like sailing, angling, diving, and whale watching are things that now draw many visitors to Baltimore and the Isles, but there is also plenty to enjoy without leaving dry land, including an eclectic mix of festivals and other events right through the season.
From the east the village suddenly appears snuggled in the embrace of Mount Gabriel, the colourful gables reflecting the morning sun.
Before entering the village you will see a children’s playground on the left, shadowed by the elegant old railway viaduct with its 12 arches. Opposite you will find tennis and basketball courts. From the walkway over the viaduct the estuary seems filled with waders and wildfowl on the ebb tide.
Many charming walks and cycle routes touch the coastline in this area offering stunning views of the islands and the distant Fastnet Rock Lighthouse. In the waters beyond there is good fishing from charters boats, with a large variety of fish including several types of shark being caught.
In the village there is a public monument to Ballydehob’s most famous son – world wrestling champion Danno O’Mahony, who wrestled in Madison Square Gardens in the 1930s. Descendants of his family still live in the area and are very willing to regale you with anecdotes.
Ballydehob has a reputation of nurturing the Arts and is home to musicians, writers, artists, sculptors and craft workers in a variety of media. From many of the bars, the strains of traditional folk music can be heard at evening time. The village hosts a traditional music festival in spring every year.
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Ballydehob
From the east the village suddenly appears snuggled in the embrace of Mount Gabriel, the colourful gables reflecting the morning sun.
Before entering the village you will see a children’s playground on the left, shadowed by the elegant old railway viaduct with its 12 arches. Opposite you will find tennis and basketball courts. From the walkway over the viaduct the estuary seems filled with waders and wildfowl on the ebb tide.
Many charming walks and cycle routes touch the coastline in this area offering stunning views of the islands and the distant Fastnet Rock Lighthouse. In the waters beyond there is good fishing from charters boats, with a large variety of fish including several types of shark being caught.
In the village there is a public monument to Ballydehob’s most famous son – world wrestling champion Danno O’Mahony, who wrestled in Madison Square Gardens in the 1930s. Descendants of his family still live in the area and are very willing to regale you with anecdotes.
Ballydehob has a reputation of nurturing the Arts and is home to musicians, writers, artists, sculptors and craft workers in a variety of media. From many of the bars, the strains of traditional folk music can be heard at evening time. The village hosts a traditional music festival in spring every year.
Set in the centre of an area of outstanding natural beauty, the village is one of the loveliest in West Cork. The prevailing southwesterly winds come over more than two thousand miles of open sea and the air is marvellously clear and clean. The safe and welcoming harbour, the many islands off-shore and the Atlantic Ocean beyond provide an excellent base for water sports. There is also tennis, pony trekking, a planetarium, fine restaurants, quality accommodation, a boatyard and a weekly Country Market. Schull also has a great selection on shops and boutiques to spend an afternoon pottering around.
A focal point of the village is Cadogan Strand or Trá na Oileáin, which was transformed by celebrity gardener Diarmuid Gavin, gold medallist at Chelsea Flower Show, from a rough piece of land overlooking the beach to a contemporary garden space. Ideal for picnics, Cadogan’s Strand is maintained by a devoted group of locals.
Established by the local producers including Gubeen Farmhouse, Schull market attracts a wide range of traders and visitors alike. This market is a real Sunday treat. Once the Sunday Mass bell tolls the market is suddenly swamped with tourists and locals alike. Local crafts, hot food, breads, organic veg, cakes and picnic basket fillers make up some of the selection fare here.
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Schull
Set in the centre of an area of outstanding natural beauty, the village is one of the loveliest in West Cork. The prevailing southwesterly winds come over more than two thousand miles of open sea and the air is marvellously clear and clean. The safe and welcoming harbour, the many islands off-shore and the Atlantic Ocean beyond provide an excellent base for water sports. There is also tennis, pony trekking, a planetarium, fine restaurants, quality accommodation, a boatyard and a weekly Country Market. Schull also has a great selection on shops and boutiques to spend an afternoon pottering around.
A focal point of the village is Cadogan Strand or Trá na Oileáin, which was transformed by celebrity gardener Diarmuid Gavin, gold medallist at Chelsea Flower Show, from a rough piece of land overlooking the beach to a contemporary garden space. Ideal for picnics, Cadogan’s Strand is maintained by a devoted group of locals.
Established by the local producers including Gubeen Farmhouse, Schull market attracts a wide range of traders and visitors alike. This market is a real Sunday treat. Once the Sunday Mass bell tolls the market is suddenly swamped with tourists and locals alike. Local crafts, hot food, breads, organic veg, cakes and picnic basket fillers make up some of the selection fare here.
Bantry, today, is a hive of activity with its brightly decorated houses and streets. The Town Square has been changed to a large promenade with seating, trees, flowers, an anchor and a centrepiece fountain. A mile of safe footpath with seafront wall, seating and viewing points extends from the town. Being located in the centre of West Cork it is considered the major shopping and commercial centre of the whole West Cork region.
In this breathtaking splendour of mountain scenery, hilly pastures, meandering streams, lakes and woods, where megalithic monuments and ruins of monastic settlements dot the countryside, visitors will find a warm welcome wherever they go.
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Bantry
Bantry, today, is a hive of activity with its brightly decorated houses and streets. The Town Square has been changed to a large promenade with seating, trees, flowers, an anchor and a centrepiece fountain. A mile of safe footpath with seafront wall, seating and viewing points extends from the town. Being located in the centre of West Cork it is considered the major shopping and commercial centre of the whole West Cork region.
In this breathtaking splendour of mountain scenery, hilly pastures, meandering streams, lakes and woods, where megalithic monuments and ruins of monastic settlements dot the countryside, visitors will find a warm welcome wherever they go.
Famed for its natural beauty, Glengarriff is situated on world-renowned Bantry Bay where the mountains meet the sea. Glengarriff connects the towns of Bantry and Kenmare and has acquired a fine reputation for the great variety of shops, galleries, accommodation, restaurants, pubs and services.
Today the village attracts visitors from all over the world. The population of the Glengarriff is just 800 and it expands significantly in size during the summer months. A natural meeting place, with its unrivalled beauty, peace and tranquillity, Glengarriff invites you to sit back, relax and take in the very special ambience of the place.
You will have great choice when deciding where to eat locally. The hotels, restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Glengarriff offer a taste for every palate. Most pubs and hotels also hold regular music events.
For kids, Glengarriff has an adventure playground situated in the Blue Pool Park or older children might enjoy kayaking in the bay. And for the golf enthusiast, Glengarriff’s 9-hole golf course offers spectacular views of the harbour.
Glengarriff’s most famous face is Maureen O’Hara, Hollywood legend, who made Glengarriff her home for so many years and is very involved in the local community. Maureen starred in over 60 films during her long career.
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Glengarriff
Famed for its natural beauty, Glengarriff is situated on world-renowned Bantry Bay where the mountains meet the sea. Glengarriff connects the towns of Bantry and Kenmare and has acquired a fine reputation for the great variety of shops, galleries, accommodation, restaurants, pubs and services.
Today the village attracts visitors from all over the world. The population of the Glengarriff is just 800 and it expands significantly in size during the summer months. A natural meeting place, with its unrivalled beauty, peace and tranquillity, Glengarriff invites you to sit back, relax and take in the very special ambience of the place.
You will have great choice when deciding where to eat locally. The hotels, restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Glengarriff offer a taste for every palate. Most pubs and hotels also hold regular music events.
For kids, Glengarriff has an adventure playground situated in the Blue Pool Park or older children might enjoy kayaking in the bay. And for the golf enthusiast, Glengarriff’s 9-hole golf course offers spectacular views of the harbour.
Glengarriff’s most famous face is Maureen O’Hara, Hollywood legend, who made Glengarriff her home for so many years and is very involved in the local community. Maureen starred in over 60 films during her long career.
A large sign on the approach to Drimoleague describes the village as being the Heart of West Cork. The distinctiveness that causes West Cork to be known as ‘a place apart’ can be found here in full blossom, yet it remains largely undiscovered by the average visitor, who prefers to keep nearer to the coast.
Drimoleague, which was once the busiest railway junction in West Cork with no fewer than three platforms, has now become the hub of walking networks in the area. Hence the title, The Walker’s Junction of West Cork. Here the acclaimed Sheep’s Head Way converges with the five Drimoleague Heritage Walkways, and then continues northwards to Kealkill. St Finbarr’s Pilgrim Way, a 37km ancient pilgrim path to St Finbarr’s hermitage at Gougane Barra, also starts here.
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Drimoleague
A large sign on the approach to Drimoleague describes the village as being the Heart of West Cork. The distinctiveness that causes West Cork to be known as ‘a place apart’ can be found here in full blossom, yet it remains largely undiscovered by the average visitor, who prefers to keep nearer to the coast.
Drimoleague, which was once the busiest railway junction in West Cork with no fewer than three platforms, has now become the hub of walking networks in the area. Hence the title, The Walker’s Junction of West Cork. Here the acclaimed Sheep’s Head Way converges with the five Drimoleague Heritage Walkways, and then continues northwards to Kealkill. St Finbarr’s Pilgrim Way, a 37km ancient pilgrim path to St Finbarr’s hermitage at Gougane Barra, also starts here.
Clonakilty is a vibrant, friendly and colourful town surrounded by beautiful beaches and home to a rich food and music culture. A visit to Clonakilty is a must to get a true feel of the relaxed ‘West Cork’ lifestyle.
A wander through Clonakilty’s buzzing Friday market is a good starting point to understand the town’s food culture. Local organic farmers, cheesemakers, foragers, fishmongers, bakers and coffee roasters jostle shoulder by shoulder with procurers of exotic treats from Europe and the East.
Clonakilty is a music hub and boasts a great line-up of festivals throughout the year. Rock, pop, traditional sessions in local pubs, Irish and international acts, gigs at world-famous DeBarras Folk Club - Clonakilty has something for all music fans.
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Clonakilty
Clonakilty is a vibrant, friendly and colourful town surrounded by beautiful beaches and home to a rich food and music culture. A visit to Clonakilty is a must to get a true feel of the relaxed ‘West Cork’ lifestyle.
A wander through Clonakilty’s buzzing Friday market is a good starting point to understand the town’s food culture. Local organic farmers, cheesemakers, foragers, fishmongers, bakers and coffee roasters jostle shoulder by shoulder with procurers of exotic treats from Europe and the East.
Clonakilty is a music hub and boasts a great line-up of festivals throughout the year. Rock, pop, traditional sessions in local pubs, Irish and international acts, gigs at world-famous DeBarras Folk Club - Clonakilty has something for all music fans.
Sherkin Island
Cape Clear
Castletown-Bearhaven
Beaches
The small beach at Tragumna overlooks a tiny island, Drishane Island, which is about 100 metres offshore. The beach was awarded a Blue Flag for the years 2019 and 2020.
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Tragumna
The small beach at Tragumna overlooks a tiny island, Drishane Island, which is about 100 metres offshore. The beach was awarded a Blue Flag for the years 2019 and 2020.
Tralispean is a clean, beautiful and safe and small sandy beach in Tralispean. It's an ideal and safe place for adults to visit in the summer.
Tralispeen Cove
Tralispean is a clean, beautiful and safe and small sandy beach in Tralispean. It's an ideal and safe place for adults to visit in the summer.
Castlehaven
Sandycove Beach Cork is a great spot where you can grab a kayak and discover the beauty of the sea and around the island for a few hours.
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Sandycove Beach
Sandycove Beach Cork is a great spot where you can grab a kayak and discover the beauty of the sea and around the island for a few hours.
Barley Cove is perhaps the most beautiful beach of the Mizen Peninsula. An extensive landscape of sand dunes stretches far inland. The protected beach is enjoyed by both tourists and locals and it gets really busy here during summer. If one wants to avoid the hustle and bustle, there are a few more beaches in the bay.
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Barley Cove Beach
Barley Cove is perhaps the most beautiful beach of the Mizen Peninsula. An extensive landscape of sand dunes stretches far inland. The protected beach is enjoyed by both tourists and locals and it gets really busy here during summer. If one wants to avoid the hustle and bustle, there are a few more beaches in the bay.
Inchydoney Blue Flag Beach near Clonakilty in West Cork is a Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point. Inchydoney Beach has often been named Ireland’s favourite beach by international tourists on TripAdvisor, most recently in 2019 and described as “glorious and unspoiled”.
The beach is popular with surfers and considered suitable for beginners. There is a surf school at the beach with board and wetsuit hire.
There are lifeguards on duty in the summer months. There is a public car park and toilets and access via ramps and steps.
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Inchydoney Beach
Inchydoney Blue Flag Beach near Clonakilty in West Cork is a Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point. Inchydoney Beach has often been named Ireland’s favourite beach by international tourists on TripAdvisor, most recently in 2019 and described as “glorious and unspoiled”.
The beach is popular with surfers and considered suitable for beginners. There is a surf school at the beach with board and wetsuit hire.
There are lifeguards on duty in the summer months. There is a public car park and toilets and access via ramps and steps.
Warren Beach
One of Ireland's most remote beaches, Silver Strand is on the western side of Sherkin Island, in Roaring Water Bay. You can take a 15 minute ferry ride from Baltimore (12 return for adults) which will land you on the eastern side of the island. Silver Strand is a 30-40 minute walk from there and is worth every step.
Silver Strand(Snáithe Airgid)
One of Ireland's most remote beaches, Silver Strand is on the western side of Sherkin Island, in Roaring Water Bay. You can take a 15 minute ferry ride from Baltimore (12 return for adults) which will land you on the eastern side of the island. Silver Strand is a 30-40 minute walk from there and is worth every step.
Dunworley Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Cork with clean water, nice waves, and clean powdery sand. A great for the family, kids will enjoy exploring rocks and caves. The beach is small and parking is limited, during weekends you might need to use the roadside for parking.
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Dunworley Beach
Dunworley Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Cork with clean water, nice waves, and clean powdery sand. A great for the family, kids will enjoy exploring rocks and caves. The beach is small and parking is limited, during weekends you might need to use the roadside for parking.
Farmers Market
Every Saturday 9:30am - 2pm
in the Fairfield, off Bridge Street, Skibbereen
Organic fruit & veg., food, baking, cheese, fish, meats, olives, eggs, honey, preserves, plants, local art & crafts, pet & poultry supplies, fresh stonebaked pizza, bric-a-brac & collectibles.
A very busy local market - offering great value and a chance to catch up on the local gossip - with an amazingly wide selection of stalls - just off the main street in Skibbereen.
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Skibbereen Farmers’ Market
Market StreetEvery Saturday 9:30am - 2pm
in the Fairfield, off Bridge Street, Skibbereen
Organic fruit & veg., food, baking, cheese, fish, meats, olives, eggs, honey, preserves, plants, local art & crafts, pet & poultry supplies, fresh stonebaked pizza, bric-a-brac & collectibles.
A very busy local market - offering great value and a chance to catch up on the local gossip - with an amazingly wide selection of stalls - just off the main street in Skibbereen.
Market Shop open 7 days a week from 11am to 5pm in the Market Shop, The Old Creamery, Kilcrohane. The Sheep's Head Producers' Market is an outlet for food, crafts or any other product which is grown, produced or made within the Sheep’s Head community.
Sheep's Head Producer's Market
Market Shop open 7 days a week from 11am to 5pm in the Market Shop, The Old Creamery, Kilcrohane. The Sheep's Head Producers' Market is an outlet for food, crafts or any other product which is grown, produced or made within the Sheep’s Head community.
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