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Skibbereen, often affectionately known as “Skibb” means “little boat harbour” as the River Ilen which runs through the town, flows out to sea at Baltimore. Skibbereen is the ‘hub’ town for this part of West Cork and is an ideal base from which to discover all that the area has to offer. It’s a vibrant, colourful and friendly place where you can sample the very best of West Cork’s artisan food and craft culture, enjoy traditional and modern Irish pubs and avail of a wide range of great shops and services.

Céad míle fáilte! Hello and welcome to the first edition of ‘50 things to see and do...’ which is designed to help you have a great time in and around Skibbereen and the surrounding area. Holidaying here for the first time? Regular visitor? Local? No problem, we’re sure our varied list of things to see and do will provide ideas for all the family to enjoy. Our guide is written to give you brief suggestions relating to different activities, places and attractions to explore and it’s ideal for keeping in your hotel room, hire car or home. If you are here on holiday then on behalf of the people of West Cork we extend a warm welcome and hope you have a wonderful stay.

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SPORT SATURDAY JUNE 30, 2012

BY KIERAN MCCARTHY

has struggled for fitness this year. But the talented Cork athlete is confident that he will be fit and ready to go for his 1,500m heat on August 3. ‘Most other athletes are probably starting to ease up now while I’m pushing harder. What I won’t have is the depth of build-up races in May and June that I would have liked,’ O ‘Lionaird told The Southern Star. ‘A lot of guys will get to the Olympics tired having raced a lot trying to chase times and

other things. But I will be fresh at the starting line, I’m training well right now and I am managing the injury fairly well. ‘It’s taken a lot longer than I would have liked but I had to make sure that the body was ready to go and was strong enough, and that I wasn’t going to set myself back long-term. ‘I consulted with the doctors here in America and my support staff back at the Irish Institute of Sport in Ireland to make sure that I got the allclear to resume hard training.

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O’Lionaird is pencilled in to compete in the 61st Cork City Sports Pre-Olympic International Athletic meeting at the CIT Grounds on Tuesday July 17th, as he steps up his preparations for the Olympics. Based in America, where he trains with the Oregon Track Club Elite in Eugene, Oregon, O’Lionaird expects to run a few warm-up races in Europe in July. ‘It’s not an ideal scenario by any means. But it wasn’t an ideal scenario for me either last year, just getting the time be-

fore the World Championships, but it worked out for me there, O’Lionaird said. ‘There are a lot of fellas who have come out on fire this year, in April and May, but are they going to be able to hold that until London? Only time will tell. I am happy that, at least, I have the qualifying time in my back pocket and I can go to London really focused and fresh, and have my training geared towards that specific event. ‘I am still a young athlete and

for a while there were talks that I might have to give this year a miss to allow my body to recover from the injury and to make sure that it wasn’t going to be an injury that would ruin the rest of my career. ‘We got all the scans, the tendon healed nicely, from where we were two months ago it progressed a lot better and a lot quicker, and I am fortunate that I am able to give the Olympics my full focus now.’ • For an exclusive interview with Ciaran O’Lionaird, read page 41.

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CORK will not underestimate Offaly in phase two of the AllIreland hurling qualifiers on Saturday July 7th, according to selector Ger Cunningham. ‘We won’t be underestimating Offaly, even if they were well beaten by Galway in the Leinster semi-final, because we know they are a very capable side on their day,’ Cunningham told The Southern Star. ‘What we were looking for www.southernstar.ie/News/Farming primarily was to get a home draw, and we are very pleased that we got it, because a game information and knowledge, White House and in the garSaturday, October 6, 2012 on the road could have been Gospel of the Living Tree is split den of 10 Downing Street… will pay off in the long run. The difficult, particularly for our into different tree sections, fea- Hugging trees has a calming key, even if you have perfected more inexperienced players, afturing nearly 30 different effect on me… maybe I’m a your signature style: if it’s not ter the disappointment of losspecies. Each section begins druid.’ festival-friendly, leave it at ing to Tipp last Sunday.’ with a tree’s etymological defihome. Further to the spiritual neCunningham refers to last nition then describes some cessity trees, Knowles also on Thursday was Supt Eddie Pictured at the launch of the ‘Callers to Rural Homes Community Alertand Community Safety Program’ atof Bandon Garda station year’s championship clash beof the mythology and literature environmental neFrom feet up McEoin, Martin O’Regan, Clonakilty Community Alert, Sgt Ian O’Callaghan, Crime Preventionstresses Officer,the Mary Healy, Crookstown Community Alert, Liam tween the teams to drive home which surrounds it. Na Tire, andcessity of woodlands today and you will betalking at the mercy of Supt LeoAs McMahon to Chief Tomthat Hayes. (Photo: Denis Boyle) Ryan, Clonakilty Community Garda, Diarmuid Cronin, Development Officer Muintír Chief Supt Tom Hayes. the point Cork will need to The book opens with warns against the dangers of the elements, it’s not a bad idea be on their guard if they aren’t Knowles describing his own deforestation. The book conto dress according to the to slip-up on what he regards as mystical experience with trees. tains a chapter on Knowles’ weather forecast and at the risk a potential banana-skin. Upon walking in a woodland new project, called ‘The Uniof sounding negative; prepare ‘The expectation was that near Killarney, Knowles en- versity of the Living Tree’, for rain! Miuccia Prada once Cork would win that match by tered what he calls, ‘an experi- which is to establish a research explained that when getting eight to ten points, but there MACRA nashe Feirme dressed, plansnational her outfits was just a point in it at the end, RODERICK Knowles is the au- ential mode of pure awareness’. and educational centre. ‘The president Jagoe from what Very challenging idea is to set up a national as from theAlan feet up: deciding thor of several books, includand we would foolish not to ‘2012 will bebe remembered Nohoval toldwants The Southern well as international network shoes she to wear, and ing Cosmic Lovers, a biograph- The very moments I stepped (Photo: Philip O’Regan) treat Offaly with the utmost re- Determined: Steve Redmond is returning to Japan in July in an attempt to swim the Tsugaru Strait and complete the Oceans 7 Swim Challenge. Star this weekher that the imporof centres,’ explains Knowles. then fitting clothes around as a very challenging year for ic love story which he wrote into this wood, I found myself in spect farmers, this time,’asthe Cork the rainselectance ofThe agriculture the start- Cork ‘The University of the Living them. feet are atogood with his partner Elly Van Veen. a world of other dimensions. It tor said. fronts all seemed to drift in off Irish never been Tree is about working with exingeconomy point for has all festival-goers. His latest book, Gospel of the was as if a veil had lifted. The ‘They will be going into the more significant. isting centres and facilities To simplify things even more, the south west coast and Living Tree, is a treasure-trove trees which surrounded me, game with little or nothing to ‘Withare over 300,000 which can offer venues, spethere two definite people modes of dump large volumes of rain of tree-related material drawn were no longer simply trunks, lose, and willthis be hell-bent thethey county sumworking theevery sector providcialised and skill- thefts, Mayor Margaret Murfootwear for female festi- across from acharges; wide range of sources branches, twigs and leaves: BY LEOin MCMAHON Alert cessive (2) bogus VAT Noreen traction burglars, often work- tails, if obtainable, should be Seanknowledge O’Donovan urged and Anthony Buckley, Cllr on Community proving that theDevelopdisplay Coning services and at processing training, val-goer this year; wellies if it’s mer,’ from many the world’s They had become shimmering home (3) of deposit scamsgreatand Aherla. mentdeclared Officer inRichard South Munster, ing in pairs, who roam the recorded on the Community charges; and where vehcileparticipants owners to phy-O’Mahony voiced full pubagainst Galway wasn’t a true West Cork IFA county level along with 120,000 farm can bags acquire experi- lic backing of the local gardaí flat gladiator sandals ifthe it’s nell, estopportunity artists, poets, philosophers, flames of liquid translucent en- keep thefts who gain Awet, CALLER card to verify Diarmuid Cronin from Rylane, county and trick their way into Alert Protection Card before (4) andhands-on valuables locked At a recent meeting of Banreflection of their worth. who hails fromavail- people’s homes to steal valu- contemplating doing any busi- entry families a high ence. hot. providing scientists musicians. ergy. and and offer to buy items don identity of strangers whoqualshow chairman, said the free card and called on people to contact Town Council’s Joint Polic- away. ‘The task for us isistonow have our ity product we as One centre be able to the local garda station if they Dressing adoorstep crowded con- Goleen. Born in London 1938, from a householder as in well being Committee, chairperson Against thewould backdrop of a upsustainable invited atfor the was ablehouse from all ables and money while a house- ness. own in Community order, and toAlert pick ‘Thankfully, the weather Irish farmers are certainly the offer experience in forestand gar- see anything suspicious. cert is very different from Knowles’ early years were Knowles wonders if trees can recent the market value. spate of break-ins launched recently for West groups in the area. Other useful tips include not low holder’s attention is elsewhere. the players upgreatly after the trauimproved in the driving re-building dressing forindinner. spent in the wilds on the west teach us wisdom and poses the dening, for example, which inChief Superintendent Tom Cork atforce Bandon GardaFabulous Station has The advice from the Gardai keeping large amount of monmatic defeat by Tipperary.’ ‘For of those people who may last month, which has been a the Irish economy,’ the influvolves an optimal usage of land, quality fabric will get you coast Ireland, which were to question: ‘Is this an absurd noby An Garda Siochana in asso- Hayes said that, in general, Co ey or valuables in a house or have elderly or vulnerable and Community Alert is: if unNeedless to say, Cork’s dishelp to farmers in saving ential young farmers’ organion seven levels from below nowhere, whereas a fabric that big have a lasting influence on his tion or a forgotten truth?’ ciation with Muintir na Tire Cork boasts aimprovement safe community sure, do not open the door but vehicle and leaving valuables Price play was a big on neighbous or friends, be a£2.00 good (Irl) €2.00 Sterling driesboss quickly will be your sav- winter life. He was educated at the Drawing on several religious ground to forest canopy.’ feed and extending the sation stated. Community Alert. andleague people enjoy a good qualiif you do so, have the doorchain visible to a passer-by. the final but Cunningneighbour and advise them of Mythologically rich and lyriiour. First, thelevel shape: a smock world famous English public texts and mystical figures (such season,’ he stated. At farm gate 2012 has The turquoise-coloured card grazing ty ofrevealed life but there is always ‘Put your safety first’ is the on while you check a caller’s ham expected that. possible scams. If you‘From suspect or a tunic with leggings is al- However, school Eton College. an as the 12th-century French Ab- cally playful, Gospel of the Livthe he fodder shortage certainly been a challenging entitled ‘Callers to Rural need for vigilance about one’s identity and make sure your message of the Garda/Com- there are bogus callers or ‘We were hoping to get a considering ways handy; these can be ac- Context educational point of view, Eton bott, Saint Bernard of Clair- ing Tree is a must-have book for is everything when festival-friendly style. a result of weather difficulyear. With disastrous sumHomes – aCommunity Alert as home, property and league vehicles. back door and ground floor munity Alert Caller Card cam- traders working in your area or from the fithat came inin astrees well, and so degrees so it was very, very BY KIERAN MCCARTHY have had. I really would like to anyone interested quired forand nextfalling to nothing from kick-back was ajust wasteone of time said, ‘What I know of phoon the increased cost ofat the mer period prices, Sixpossibly down, to govaux, for who Steve Safety Programme’ enables ties, Inand attendance windows are locked and do not paign in West Cork. we knew italso wasFestival going working at a Knowles vulnerable perwere no guarantees finish it off now and make it an adorned with flowers. for those who wish towhen learn cold, not the 16 degrees that we most shops. Similarly bright, nal, and money,’ says. ‘It the divine sciences and Holy there inputs, product price 2012 will be a year Irish afarmhouseholders to record details farm launch were Supt Eddie be afraid to say ‘no’ if someone Full infomation about the son’s home, never hesitate to to be aisdifferent type of game,’ have trees been and ableseek to swim. chic all about looking like a WEST Cork swimming hero Irish first, to show the masses more from their had been told it should be at summery T-shirt tucked into and produces two kinds of people, Scripture, I learned in wood I would the CAP Reform are the ers willas want forget fast but McEoin, Sergeant Ian asks for a glass of water or per- that such thetovehicle model, carditand security advice contact the Gardai immediatehe said. weather just very STEVE Redmond completed six ofand the field. sevenIswims canhome be done. It would be veteran. Hunter Steve Redmond will return to healing and was spiritual gifts.un- this time of year.’ high-waisted shorts is a well main conformists or has rebels, prime have in nothe other mas- The topics ofClassic interest to will be left deep financial West Cork Gar- mission to use the telephone or great colour andwith registration as well O’Callaghan, is avialable Diarmuid ly,’ said Sgt O’Callaghan, who ‘Tipp aren’t physical Oceans 7 Swim Challenge, with the 12-mile Strait in Japan his over there, like it As well as the physical effects to showfrom the rest of Euwellingtons in as green, blackasor Japan in July in another brave Knowles’ nextjust project is isto seasoned festival uniform. farmers ministers like David Cameron ters Tsugaru than the Beeches and stable at present. scars that will take us many da Crimeare, Prevention Officer; as the number of strangers who Kilkenny Cronin of Community at can toilet. be contacted 023- I Oaks’), Knowles builds up a here. so whatare wetogot lastpoets remaining rope that even thoughAlerta we are man-yellow fes- bid to make sporting history. complete four books on philos- of the swim – he had a chest inBright and tight T-shirts are trawler or like challenge. Shelley.atWhen NextLiam Tuesday, October 9th, years to recover from. Garda Ryan, Community call to their home selling or was 086-6000752. A genuine caller Steve will notwas ob- down The Tsugaru Strait is a channel between Honshu and Hokkaido in 8852261. a what hurling match in are theto ‘Unfortunately the two timesof fection over the weekend – the Just last week, at the moment that we tivals Jimmy Choos on the phenomenon everywhere this ever summer and IFA was at Eton, eight members of compelling case for people’s ophy, is holding a protest of Now more than the denorthern Japan, the Sea of Japan with the Pacific Ocean, Policing, Clonakilty; andday Comseeking information. Such ject toHegarty a householder keeping purest sense, but, unfortunateThe launch ofconnecting the Caller Prowe tried it,bringing the attempts were Jerry on his at Mohonagh, Skibbereen, one of three West Cork farmers profiled in this supplement. forced to abandon twofarm couracan still live and competeiswith Paris:and suitable and classy. to Creation, together the mental aspect of this draining looktogreat with aand tan.faciliGet the action the were Old Etonians. spiritual/ psychological farmofficers shut-down, need encourage andcabinet while at its shortest it is just this is where the current isconmunity Alert tails can then be verified with the doorchain nor12to the Information sheet ly, we weren’t as ruthlessBetty with geous tection Card at Bandon fol-12 miles doomed because attemptsattached to swim the best. cutting-edge insights ofthere scien- challenge takes its toll as well silhouette right, then is dial Ithe became a rebel.’ nection with trees. a strong message to Mary govtate the next generation of up send strongest, and Steve’s planned route will cover 25 milesQuoting in an ex- the always Hennessy, Ballinascarthy, the Gardai or Community producing identity or northa teleSgt distance O’Callaghan also re- lowed our goal chances as we should mile a Community Alert a force eight gale out there Tsugaru Strait ‘The is not probtists and those of mystics, po- but working with Maureen thelocal accessories. The festival The idea for latest Book Job, which ‘…ask was The checklist pected time of 12Knowles’ hours. ernment that they must dewe’reof seeing in DASsays: which sure onto to getexcellent the livethe shipas the two input costs that utmost importance. With as Commissioner Ciolosinthat our ferred Healy, Crookstown, and MarAlert Group, the simple: contact numphone number. crime meeting have been. That cost uscheckthe ern withnearly Gardai and the middle ofwisdom-teachthe channel, Duffy (hypnotherapist) in BalJapan, which, ifbe completed, gotan caught in dreadful Steve’s extraordinary feat become the everaand person to comvisionaries, foundations are shorts, book started 20toyears the beasts, they willCork teach inets, Ifagriculture in doubt this handy fend both here in willfirst affect lot of West pingwe markets up and running were causing most financial many farmers over 80 as CAP budget must main-you lem, tin Clontead. bers of which cantank also be writIf a card seen is produced, prevention information sheet game really. among those in7 attendance pletewhen the Oceans Challenge in 2009 when he of completthe current, so yougreat had lydehob and David Quinn in would have him become weather conditions and got ers, and the world’s casual T-shirts, tops ago helevel. was living inbegan the back you… or the plants theor earth, against listO’Regan, will seein you through! and Europe. The farmers with marginal to keep competition forwe livepain at farm there are under 35 there is aand Ireland tained, as a fully-funded CAP ten on the card. should check the photograph on Personal Safety ‘Obviously, it’s something ed the first of theWoods, seven swims, Channel. were Supt Liam Horgan, In-the English swells‘They and nobody could Skibbereen, he has all his bases first is person into the world to no luck all. We with couldregard have religions. are follow-ons long cardis. When it comes to Parkanasilla near and they will teach And huge Denim cut-offs: If taken you we can the Reform decisions heavy ground, it’syou.’ definitely stock inat the market. the costs being loaded urgent to address this budget crucial the surOnBut August 31st 2010 he did the gruelling North Channelso swim, from Theneed card can also be given CAP (is it stuck on?), the expiry date swum to Bogus which can be Bogus callers are to have to work on, spector Colin Collins, Sgt Mick the Oceans 7 Swim forTraders another 15 hours if fromit.’ my book, What the Hell covered. festival dressing: accessories Sneem, County Kerry. ‘I im- from great Hindu text, The swim seegoing your butt cheeks, are complete next number ofthey beenthe a very challenging Although grain prices were on West Cork milk suppliers imbalance. vival of farm families here in Portpatrick, near Larne in Scotland, to Blackhead, north of Belfast year to strangers tothan fill inwords! but home- over and see if there is a telephone downloaded from the website Itifthe should stressed that Challenge. 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His association beingSean inunon the various issues affecting ‘The Minister must also set-if stage into conversation with portance beacontacted to confirm Fourwere ways in which such munity partiuclar, these Alert officers ‘That thebecause young To highlight just how hard determined with my partner Elly Van you have notions of doing it this es are still shorthand for crazythem,’ he ‘As Iaround opened to 20th Vedas’ –ICMSA meaning he be is the book not too all good itfellas could backs, the Strait ofsays. Gibraltar, and on October completed the Catalina deed the wider economy. said he the would The pigby and poultry sectors dated with reports the farmers ahead of the forthstrongly defend the Steve farm is al- stronger. strangers or give information the caller is training genuine. crimes are committed are Kelly, sionary times, there are seemGurtycloona, Sheila and hurled well against Tipp was ready way or that way, the sea will strong and to theour effects of back inaround Lough ‘If I don’t get it the next time, Veen, wind a sequel Cosmic festival-chic, but brightly them, they opened to me.’ DurChannel swim in California. In Februaryknower this year, swam the leadofSteve spiritual knowledge. get trashed. ‘Our minister, Simon monitoring closely and remain difficult, and the presemerging fodder shortage coming budget. Over the last schemes when he sits Newmarket, and about their neighbours. These along with de- then (1) poor or no work all but ex- Denis ingly plausible bogus or disDaly, especially satisfying, because a typhoon an love earthCook Strait in New Zealand. this week, asvehicle preparawon’t backat until Iishave Lovers, which isand a true ad- kick that out of you very quickcoloured gladiator sandals Coveney, ing this time Knowles started Playsuit: that any Hyne mustBeware stand firm and ing the fight against were the both sureIof highbe input costs realwhich looks likely to add to number of years, the agriculthe table with Minister Noowe (the management) are here Later that month Steve completed another feat of extraordinary enquake offset the of Japan ly. 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The fear of ‘It was very, very difficult now under pressure from other nel ingTreeEducationalFoundaenhanced by a Chanel 2.55 wanted to create a and book that first Hats: Make it eye-catching I’d have been a tree.’ Another Traffic delays may occur on the following roads in the Western Division of the Law Society he said against cision to scan stock cull Connell stated, ‘in Budget period for farmers all over the Reflecting on hiswhich unsucthat if he wants to 25% NOW OFF FULL RANGES With the Munster football fi- over letting down the theCouncil current. I didn’t there, and it was difficult swimmers who are all chasing edges MAKERS N’ DRY, COMES Cork Cork as a result of proposed Road everyone Improvement andand Water quilted classic. 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Road improvement the L8088 hob at Lackanalooha, Clonakilty. Large selection price Altamira porcelain 45cm x 45cm ........................now ing positive trends over theyour festival The sunnies. price rises ‘To have to come out€9.95 of the open-endedly positive, ‘you’re bid to help Steve Redmond asat to 1/2 whether or not well. swims while two were morebeing com- North Channel but she had to ther tents nor wellies should be moment used a festival portaloo? Make a statement with Road improvement works on the L8087 at Lettercollum. last couple months, withwe petitors, overtaken by farm input water and not having finished out after four and a half60x60cm • Buffers the lactic acid produced from Wednesday, June 15th Onice glazed porcelain .....................now €14.95 doing fine but you’re in a bat- return to Japan to complete he will be available. ‘We can’tofgive up. And Michelle Macycosts, and come 20% off all sandals inc. KMBs strongImarket recovery. Beef which Nelson, were rising athave a ratefive hours,’ the Ballydehob man it, the pain was indescribable,’ tle,’Delays onall theI R637 Maultrahane, Skibbereen. fermented forages the final swim in the Oceans7 that’s was at told. ‘It’s the worst case scenario won’t. can’t give up because Forest both Tel: 026-41783 and sheephas areput also that Wilson he admitted. said.Price guarantee – our price 20% off tummy jeans • Increases the protein of the overall The event begins ‘You can’t see anything the Challenge. cannot be beaten fordiet Eoin, andtuck his decision in re- everyone solooking much into of Delays on the L4244 at Froe,in Rosscarber y. theMr seven legs described completedas so quite positive, but IFA are is the ‘I would have stayed and I sea, not a landmark, nothing to at 8.30pm and admission is ‘astonishing.’ singled outis ‘She had been over in Japan gard to July 7 could impact the it, as well as myself. 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Famine graveyards at Abbeystrewry

- the Skibbereen area was one of the worst affected by the Great Famine of 1845-1852. The mass graves of between 8,000 and 10,000 famine victims at Abbeystrewry near Skibbereen are testament to the tragic consequences of the catastrophic failure of the potato crop in the area during the 1840s. Across Ireland (particularly the west of Ireland) it is estimated around one million people died as a result of the famine and thousands more emigrated.

Among the things to do at Lough Hyne, there is a nature trail walk up Knockomagh Hill, which overlooks the lake. This spectacular walk (which will get the heart pumping) takes approximately one hour and offers spectacular views of the coastline of West Cork and the surrounding islands.

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- first discovered by marine biologists in 1886 is a truly magical place and should be a ‘must-see’ on any visitor’s list. Ireland’s first Marine Nature Reserve nestles in a fold of hills 5km south west of Skibbereen, off the Baltimore Road. This marine lake is fed from the sea by a narrow tidal channel known as ‘The Rapids’ and is home to a rich and varied range of plants and animals. We would highly recommend visiting

Feeling fit? Check out Knockomagh Hill

A day at the beach!

Two favourites with locals are Tragumna beach, a blue flag beach and Tralispean (the latter being a tricky one to find so you will need to ask for directions). Both beaches are safe and child friendly with Tragumna having a pub nearby and Tralispean a great place to have a picnic . Further afield is Barleycove which is one of Ireland’s most beautiful beaches with lovely golden sand and safe for bathing. There is also a surf school located here. Head towards Goleen and then towards Crookhaven before which you’ll see good signposting for Barleycove.

Skibbereen Heritage Centre

before going to Lough Hyne where an excellent audio-visual documentary is shown on the history, formation and folklore of the lake, plus underwater footage showing some of the plant and animal life to be found. Adults and kids alike will find this fascinating.

Skibbereen Heritage Centre

– as well as the Lough Hyne exhibition, the Heritage Centre is well worth a visit. Located in the award winning, beautifully restored old gasworks building, the centre also houses: l The Great Famine Commemoration Exhibition which commemorates the tragic period in the 1840s that is known in Irish history as the Great Hunger. Skibbereen, along with many areas of the west, was very badly affected losing up to a third of its population to hunger, disease and emigration l An archaeology trail of the Skibbereen area l Genealogy services. Online at www.skibbheritage.com, you will also find fully searchable databases, which include a Graveyard Survey, Loan Fund Records , Tithe Applotment Books, Estate Records and a Townlands Database.

Skibbereen Farmers’ Market which is held every Saturday morning in the town centre (Fairfield car park) is a real delight where you can purchase local produce such as fruit, vegetables, fish, meat, herbs, freshly baked breads and pastries, cheeses, honeys and jams as well as a whole range of craft products as well.

The Sky Garden at Liss Ard House & Gardens

has to be seen to be believed – just lie back and watch the clouds drift by! This James Turrell creation can be found within this magical estate of country manors, gardens, walking trails, ponds and lakes . A lso, a great place for a walk.

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Let’s get physical!

Skibbereen Sports Centre is the ideal place to burn off the calories from the night before...you’ll find a well equipped gym, tennis courts, basketball hoops, badminton, 5 a side soccer, volleyball, exercise classes and more.

A Taste of West Cork Food Festival

- between 5th and 16th Sept 2013 this week long smorgasbord of food markets, cooking demonstrations, cookery competitions, special dinners, brunches, banquets, food-tastings, talks, exhibitions, children’s events and more - all driven by a pride and passion for West Cork’s famous local, food culture. If you’re a food lover, don’t miss this special week.

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Visit the Pirate Exhibition at Dún na Séad castle which was the stronghold of a piratical family for hundreds of years. Baltimore is famous for a raid in 1631 when Barbary pirates from North Africa took most of the villagers and sold them into slavery, but the exhibition reveals how the village had a very different history of piracy prior to that raid. From as early as the 13th century, the local rulers and residents of the castle, the O’Driscolls, engaged in piracy by attacking passing vessels. The exhibition is open daily from 11am – 6 pm daily. Also, don’t miss the town’s annual Pirate Festival in June.

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Sometimes on a nice summer’s day it can be a pleasure just to sit in the square and do absolutely nothing (except maybe enjoy a drop of the black stuff or a glass of wine). As you look out you’ll see yachts sailing in the bay, fishing boats returning, ferries going to and from the islands, children swimming in the harbour and sometimes even seals swimming between the piers. If you’re lucky a ‘trad band’ might even strike up as well!

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is probably the village’s most famous son and was a wrestler who famously won the NWA World title in Boston on 30 June 1935.With an incredible physique and huge strength Danno was known as the “Irish Whip” in celebration of his famous throwing technique (one of the village’s many pubs still bears that name.)He died in a tragic road accident in 1950. Be sure to visit the bronze statue erected in Danno’s honour in 2000 in the centre of the village.

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Gurtnagrough Folk Museum is without doubt one

of Ballydehob’s best kept secrets! A private collection built up over many years by Leita and Tommy Camier, it’s an absolute treasure trove of antiquities reflecting local history and beyond – don’t miss it! It’s open between 11am – 6pm (Monday to Saturday), 2pm – 6pm (Sunday). Telephone 028 37274 in advance, and there’s a small admission charge.

Take a step back in time at Levis pub

As a rule we haven’t singled out individual pubs or bars in this guide, however we’ve broken that rule in the case of Levis. The Levis sisters ran this 150-year-old bar and grocery store for as long as anyone can remember. Both have now sadly passed away but the pub continues to welcome visitors and it has had some famous ones over the years judging by the photos on the wall). It really is a snapshot of a bygone Ireland when life was a little slower.

Schull (pronounced Skull) is a good

-sized village located approximately 7km west of Ballydehob. The village is situated in the shadow of nearby Mount Gabriel (407 m) and is a lively place particularly in the summer months as holidaymakers and visiting yachting crews arrive. With a wide range of places to stay, eat and drink it also has a sheltered harbour, a good range of s hops and a church. To see what’s going on in Schull visit www.southernstar.ie/Community/ Ballydehob-Schull-Goleen

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– if you’re a sailing enthusiast or just a keen observer then you’ll love the buzz of Calves Week. From its inception in 1884, Schull regatta was held in the middle of August, the big attraction being the fierce rivalry and epic battles between the local fleet of fishing yawls and the visitors from Baltimore, Sherkin, Cape Clear and Crookhaven. Today the competitors treat each other with a little more respect but the rivalry is still as fierce (Aug 6th to 9th).

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in the area. The top of the hill is used by the Irish Aviation Authority to house the transatlantic radar. The views from the top are spectacular looking out over Roaringwater Bay, the Beara peninsula and even towards the South Kerry. On a clear day you can also see the Fastnet Lighthouse,(oh by the way, for the less actively inclined there is also a public road to the summit that you can drive up...)

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of locally-produced, artisan foods and crafts, all being presented by the people who made them. Pick up some delicious food for a seaside picnic, enjoy a home-baked cake or scone, or take some locally-smoked bacon home for tea! Open every Sunday until end of September at the Pier Road car park in Schull from 10am - 2pm.

Their qualified instructors can lead “have-a-go” sessions classes for non-members, individuals, families, groups, parties, and corporate groups. Call 086 0890879 or email westcorkarchery@gmail.com

Hike up Mount Gabriel – at 407 metres this is the highest summit

See the rest of the universe from Schull!

The Planetarium, part of the local community college, is the only planetarium in the Republic of Ireland and provides a unique educational resource. On the planetarium’s 8-metre dome, the Carl Zeiss single sphere sky projector shows an accurate representation of the night sky from anywhere in the northern hemisphere. The 70-seat planetarium has a beautiful situation beside the harbour and in the shadow of Mount Gabriel. Open June to September, star shows are around 45 mins approx.

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Relax, you’re in Glandore!

If the sun is shining then Glandore is an ideal place to sit awhile and enjoy a pint or glass of wine whilst looking out over the picturesque bay. The pubs here serve up some great food as well Glandore Regatta : July 20/21st.

Drombeg Stone Circle

- located 2.5 km east of Glandore, is one of the most visited megalithic sites in Ireland and well worth a visit. Of the 17 original stone pillars 13 remain standing and there are also the remains of two stone-built prehistoric huts.

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‘War of the Buttons’ is just across the water from Glandore. Turn off the N71 in Leap and follow the signs which will lead you across the unique one-lane bridge over the estuary. Here you will find a useful convenience store, a cafe and several pubs, some of which serve food. A commercial fishing fleet operates out of Union Hall and you can buy fresh fish in the village. There is also a Catholic church and a playground

Find the Fairy Houses in Rineen Woods

– that’s right there are fairies living in these woods! This walk is a true delight for young children (and also for grown ups). Park the car overlooking the estuary, walk down into the woods along the main track and when you reach a right turn walk down it towards the water. As you walk alongside the water’s edge keep your eyes peeled for fairy houses along the way!

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Visit St. Barrahane’s Church

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probably the quaintest museum in the world. The farmhouse at Ceim Hill is centuries old and built in the style of many old dwellings in Ireland. Among the impressive collection are artefacts from the Megalithic and Neolithic Stone Ages and from both the Bronze and Iron Ages. There are also old Irish farming implements as well as examples of locally produced cloth such as lace and linen. There was much fighting in Cork from 1919-1921 and for history enthusiasts there is a War Of Independence exhibit.

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and tranquil coastal village developed around a small 17th century castle which was built by Richard Townsend and whose descendants still reside there. The castle is open to the public as a bed and breakfast. The main street of the village is lined with homes from the 18th century and runs down a sharply sloped hill leading to Castlehaven Harbour and the castle with St. Barrahane’s Church overlooking the village You’ll find a couple of pubs with good food available plus a shop. The harbour provides a safe place for boats to moor up

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has grown in popularity in recent years and this part of West Cork offers numerous possibilities for all ages and all levels.Whether it’s kayaking along the estuary at Castletownshend, taking a unforgettable night time paddle on Lough Hyne or pottering around off Baltimore or Schull you’re spoilt for choice. Just ask locally about the nearest operators or hire shops.

Glebe gardens, Baltimore. These romantic gardens by the sea are constantly evolving. Over the last couple of years a new walk has been created among woodland planting of ferns, bulbs and shady perennials. Inish Beg gardens, between Skibbereen and Baltimore. A 97 acre estate on Inish Beg island, comprising woodland, pasturelands, formal gardens including walled gardens,orchard, tree ferns, Cherry allee, Bamboo grove and 4 kms of carriage drives and woodland walks.

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The South West Coast Yawl Rowing Association has for over thirty years run the South West Championship traditionally run over five regattas at Union Hall, Castletownshend, Baltimore, Schull and Glandore.Well worth a visit as the races provide a great spectacle as teams from different towns and villages and of all ages compete for glory!

Mizen Head Visitor Centre

Located 5 miles from Goleen, the Mizen Head Signal Station was built to save lives off the treacherous rocks at Ireland’s most south-westerly point. An award winning Maritime Museum and Heritage Attraction, this authentic all-weather experience is a must-see with its spectacular location on high cliffs overlooking 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 Fastnet Rock Lighthouse, Ireland’s Teardrop, is visible from here (on a clear day) and was the last landfall seen by many emigrants to America and one of Marconi’s first telegraph stations. There is also a cafe here so you’re able to feed the kids. A good day out for all packed with amazing views, interactive exhibits and the history of cross atlantic telecommunications.

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Learn to Sail

If you’ve ever fancied taking to the water or wish to refresh your skills, then West Cork is the place to do it.With excellent sailing schools located in Glandore, Baltimore and Schull you’ll find courses for all abilities and even the opportunity to charter a boat for the day if you feel like letting somebody else do the work!

Visit Fastnet Rock Lighthouse

One of the world’s most elegant lighthouses and the tallest and widest in Ireland and Britain. Operators from Baltimore, Cape Clear and Schull run boat trips around the Fastnet, the ‘Teardrop of Ireland’.Without actually landing on the rock, you can pass close by the foot of the 54 m (177 ft) high tower of Cornish granite, gaze up at the revolving lantern and gain a sense of the scale of engineering required to place it there.

Visit some of West Cork’s beautiful and unusual gardens

Drishane House near Castletownsend. Magical paths thread through 18 acres of informal woodlands and gardens with spectacular West Cork coastal views.

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– if you’ve ever fancied learning to Scuba dive or if you’re already an experienced diver then you can take advantage of the highly professional dive schools located in both Schull and Baltimore. There are a variety of different dives to try around these waters including shore dives and some very interesting wreck dives to suit all levels.

Visit Cape, Sherkin or Heir island

Any trip to this part of the world isn’t complete without taking a trip to one or more of the beautiful, inhabited islands off the coast. The Irish speaking (Gaeltacht) island of Cape Clear, population around 130, is the most southerly inhabited land in Ireland. There is a wonderful ‘Storytelling Festival’ (Sept) held annully on Cape Clear Sherkin island is home to a historic Franciscan Friary and the ruins of an O’Driscoll clan castle, both of which date back to the 14th century. It has some lovely beaches (including Silver Strand) as well as a hotel and a pub. Heir Island has a population of around 20 and also enjoys some lovely sandy beaches as well as a restaurant, cookery school and baking school. Ferries run regularly through the summer from Baltimore pier, Cunnamore pier and from Schull harbour. Check timetables.

Get hooked... with some deep sea fishing

Charter boats and fishing trips run out of Union Hall, Baltimore and Schull. As the seas around this areas are warmed by the Gulf Stream a wide variety of game fish are to be found including cod, skate, pollack, blue shark, tuna, bass and many more. Don’t miss the Deep Sea Angling Festival in Baltimore, 22nd Aug to 25 August.

See a ‘Road Bowling’ match

Road bowling is played mostly in Armagh and County Cork, particularly West Cork in which competitors attempt to take the fewest throws to propel a metal ball along a predetermined course of country roads. Big crowds of spectators often line the roads to watch, bet on the outcome and proffer advice to their favoured competitor in the course of a match or “score”. To find out whether a match is planned nearby ask locally or visit www.southernstar.ie/sport.

Visit an old time Threshing festival

Old time threshing days and vintage fairs can be found throughout West Cork across the summer months. They celebrate the historic traditions of rural Ireland and rural life at harvest time.You’ll find old tractors and machinery, often beautifully maintained and restored are on show as well as other attractions for the family and kids. See Southern Star newspaper for details.

Take a drive, marvel at our scenery

Our final suggestion is to simply jump in your car on a nice sunny day and enjoy the views, especially if you take the coastal roads wherever possible. Here’s a suggested route : Leap, Glandore, Union Hall, Castletownshend, Toe Head, Tragumna, Lough Hyne, Baltimore, Skibbereen, Ballydehob., Schull, Goleen and Mizen Head You could even split this route over two days...

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Open Seven Days

www.fieldsofskibbereen.ie

West Cork Breakfast cooked to order

Afternoon Tea with Delicious homemade desserts, cakes, breads & pasteries made by our inhouse pastry chef Julie.

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All Day Lunch from 12 with extensive hot food, salads and sandwich menu Early Bird Evening Menu from 6.00pm-8.00pm Evening A La Carte Menu - The chefs at the church create sumptous menus using the best of West Cork’s produce including Union Hall seafood, local butcher’s steaks, lamb, chicken, local market salads and vegetables. Full bar including spirits, drafts Heineken & Murphys, wide range of excellent wines, freshest ground coffee & teas.

Open Sunday from 12 noon serving Traditional Sunday Lunch & Evening Meals

Online Shopping & Home Delivery Fresh Bread & Confectionary Every day Stocking the best of local West Cork Produce Full Catering Service Try our Delicious Fresh Sandwiches in ‘the Coffee Shop’

Main St, Skibbereen

HOME CaTEring MEnu fOr aLL yOur OCCaSiOn nEEdS

T: 028 21400 F: 028 22050

Order from our summer catering menu with a range of hot and cold savoury dishes, salads, breads & desserts.

For Reservations: Bridge St, Skibbereen Co Cork, 028 23625

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Diarmuid Delargy, Hammerhead Shark from the Art and Extinction Series

West Cork Arts Centre

North Street, Skibbereen

Come visit WCAC for contemporary visual art exhibitions, performances and film screenings plus summer workshops and events for children and families. 15 June - 13 July An exhibition of painting, drawing, print, sculpture and

Open Mon-Wed 9-6pm Thurs-Sat 9-9pm Closed Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays

“homecooked locally produced food” 46 Bridge Street, Skibbereen, Co. Cork | 028-22019

photography by West Cork Arts Centre Members, showcasing the diversity of artwork by local artists.

20 July - 10 August Linking to Skibbereen Arts Festival, a multimedia art project by Tomasz Madajczak; Marie Brett and Kevin Shanahan’s E.gress exhibition and talk; Softday soundwalk and performance; Sticky Fingers Silver Tree performance for very young children and a sound performance by Danny McCarthy and Karen Power. 17 August - 14 September An exhibition of striking paintings and prints by Diarmuid Delargy, one of Ireland’s foremost painters. www.westcorkartscentre.com

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Call into your local Drinagh store in Skibbereen for everything you need for you and your home, farm and garden!

Hardware Pharmacy Grocery & Deli Coffee Shop & Off License

DRINAGH SKIBBEREEN Hardware 028-30800 ~ Pharmacy 028-23333 Grocery/Deli/Coffee Shop/Off License 028-30800

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ALL ABOARD

IRISH ART AUCTION Monday, 18th Feb 2013 at 6pm

I R I S H A RV ETN U EA : UCTION C l y d e C o u r t H o t e l (formerly

Berkeley Court)

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Berkeley Court)

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MIZEN HEAD SIGNAL STATION Ireland’s Most Southwesterly Point!

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For All Ages in Any Weather

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CORK

A L E A D I N G D E S T I N AT I O N

• Model Villages • Model Train Displays • • Indoor Soft Play Room • Outdoor Playground • • Weekend Choo Choo Train Tour of Clonakilty • • Old Carriage Tea Room • Interpretative Centre • Free Parking • Wheelchair Access • • Yearly Family Tickets •

OPEN DAILY 11A.M. - 5P.M. Call (023) 8833224 www.modelvillage.ie Email: modelvillage@eircom.net

Contact: 028-35225/35115 www.mizenhead.ie Open daily from Mid Mar-Oct Weekends Nov-Mid Mar