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Skibbereen Heritage Centre Great Famine Exhibition

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Situated at the mouth of the Bandon River, Kinsale is a lively and bustling fishing village on the coast near the Old Head of Kinsale. Kinsale, a popular holiday destination for both national and international visitors and which is known for its hospitality and diversity, almost doubles its numbers in the summer months when the boating fraternity and visitors arrive. The town is compact yet accommodating and boasts a wide selection of shops, art galleries and restaurants. Kinsale is known fondly as the ‘Gourmet Capital’ of Ireland and is home to a host of artisan food producers and suppliers and is fast gaining international repute for its annual Gourmet Festival.

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 Kinsale 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 or bag. 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. All the best The Southern Star team publishers of ‘50 things to see and do...’.

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Dermot Ryan, has been offering guided walks around Kinsale for over 40 years. He is passionate and knowledgeable about Kinsale and his walks are about an hour in duration and start from the tourist office. There is a small charge for adults but children go free. Get a complete overview of the history, culture and heritage of Kinsale. www.kinsaleheritage.com

Ghost walks An amusing walk-

ing tour with a difference. Get all the facts and historical data on one hand and entertainment from the Mad Hatter and wall-vaulting ghosts on the other. Mr Brian O’Neill is in charge of the walks and they depart at 9pm every night (except Saturdays) from the Tap Tavern. 021-4772240.

Don and Barry’s Historic Walk

Don and Barry are a dynamic duo who tell the colourful story of Kinsale in an energetic way. Learn all about Robinson Crusoe who sailed from Kinsale in 1703 and about Kinsale’s connection with the Pirates of the Caribbean movie and much more. www.historicstrollkinsale.ie

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Charles Fort

Charles Fort is one of the best examples of a star-shaped fort in Europe. In places the walls are 6m thick and it has 5 defensive bastions around its perimeter. Charles Fort remained a British army base until Irish Independence in 1921. www.heritageireland.ie

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O’Lionaird: I’ll be ready for Olympics BY KIERAN MCCARTHY

MACROOM Olympian Ciaran O’Lionaird has declared: I’m fresh and focused for the Olympic Games. The 24-year-old 1,500m runner has been troubled by an inflamed left Achilles tendon injury that has disrupted his preparations for the London Olympics that begin in late July, Following on from his breakthrough season last year when he finished tenth at the World Championships, O’Lionaird

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.

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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To unite in their attempts to prevent closures and cutbacks in rural areas BY JACKIE KEOGH A GROUP of West Cork community activists from the Old Head of Kinsale to the Beara Peninsula have united to form an influential lobby group. The group – who met at the Westlodge Hotel in Bantry recently – say they have united in a bid to prevent the downgrading of garda stations, small schools, post offices, hospitals and the ambulance service in rural areas. The secretary of the West Cork Rural Garda Station Retention Campaign, Margaret Peters, told The Southern Star the community representatives share ‘a common concern’ over the ongoing erosion of vital services throughout West Cork. She said the ‘threat’ was serious enough to attract representatives from the Small Schools Campaign; the Garda Retention Campaign; rural transport; the ambulance services; the community hospitals; the Post Offices; the IFA and the GAA; as well as community councils; community alert groups; and the Citizens Advice Bureau. Public representatives, namely, Declan Hurley, Christopher O’Sullivan, Pat Murphy, Donnchadh Ó Seaghdha and Karen Coakley, Mayor of Skibbereen Town Council, were also in attendance. The chairman of the West Cork Rural Garda Station Retention Campaign, Con McCarthy, addressed the meeting

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Wallis return is ruled out BY KIERAN MCCARTHY MIDELTON’S Jerry Wallis will not be making a third return to the Antrim senior hurling setup. A bizarre twist in an already unusual case saw Wallis (pictured), over the weekend, depart the scene in Antrim for the second time in June, this time leaving as a selector having resigned as manager earlier in the month. A well-placed Antrim County Board source confirmed the latest development to The Southern Star on Wednesday: ‘Jerry is no longer part of the senior management team, and he won’t be making another return. It just didn’t work out.’ Wallis, who was in his first year involved with Antrim, resigned as manager in early June after just six months in the job, after the Saffrons lost a Leinster SHC tie with Westmeath as well as Wallis’ row with RTÉ. But after the Ulster county appointed Jim Nelson as their new senior hurling manager, Wallis was in attendance for an Antrim challenge game, when they lost to Wexford in Dublin, and soon after the Antrim County Board revealed that Wallis was back on board as a selector. However, it was evident very early on in this new set-up that it wasn’t going to work, so the best solution for all parties involved saw Wallis part ways with Antrim, again.

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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. Lehane, Gda David White and and we get itbe sorted, I believe ‘The sea will beat you up. It we were at that speak louder mersed myself inofthe trees, be-17 minutes. Bhahavad Gita: ‘He knows Am I Doing on Planet Earth?,’ too short. will be ofgenuine major imfor local farms,’ he who observed. good, theallowed yields inbut many did not end he claims: Lobbying of TD’s hasto begun country. Harbour, in a there, time 17 hours and owners are advised not enter months number of the company that www.garda.ie. most callers but in this Gda Damien Healy and Comwe could go aare long way.sure But undeterred by those the current was getting he says. back ‘I am also finishing a will beat any ego you have. If Brightly coloured sunglasscoming about tree is the knower ofhe the Pushing Mini-dress: Make In April 2011passionate Steveis completed the thirdthe of Two the challenges, swimming toduring farmers and recesin- it’s can other threats that places disappointing. 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. It will show you what you can have already begun for a itlydone,’ venture in coast Ireland.’ (Kate Bosworth at Coachella) ensure gathering asprecarious many quotes one-piece is not going to be tions Diverse voices that Ireland gets a fair proposed classification of takinghe itsadded. toll on these farmthe already in- and tural sector has dispropornan in advance of the Decemdurance when he spent ahe total of 22 hours in the and ended up all made for three years, and they are second Steve’s attempts, ex-is do,’ Steve said. trip to Japan as early as Gospel of the Living he Tree are onehad step ahead. If in you’re written material that could bathroom-friendly. But thewater quotes are for not deal in the upcoming CAP farms capital assets ers. come on local tionately higher cuts its ber budget. The government havingsituation to swim 44 miles fordairy what is normally aas 25-mile journey the Sunglasses: future fromGet our pointneof is CORK COUNTY COUNCIL ‘I am quite used to how bruplained: ‘Inonline the second attempt, feasibly possible in July. Under pressure available at www.Earthnot too enamored by these, gotiations. find on trees. aCoveney cheap pair mystics andwhich religious Minister third level grants, he farms. budget compared to every must maintain all farm across the Molokai Channel in Hawaii. from M H A I R L E tal C O the N TAswims E C H O are R C Aand Í view. how taxthe tide pushed theC O current “I am more determined than With unfavourable weather CosmosPress.org. black 80s are still must He also setleft about writing po- – the andput leave the Ray Bans at schemes texts, part of theinless book’s delight Winter of challenges All’s that now is that final swim Tsugaru Strait Japan. marker said ‘is nothing than blaMr Wilson stated: ‘The inother area ofWayfarers the economy. to support growth ‘Havingdown said athat, the with team ever us before got ing they are on the mind. But to complete thishighly-disand I’ll go conditions wrecking his two atToagainst find out morewe about the slightly less obvious ver- home. ems andcosts essays the stock tree’s is thediscrimination diverse voicesagainst which fill down tant creased offrom feeding and jobs, following Chairman of West Cork Tipp gamebag: wasYou picked once Monday comes, I get on to it and it was pushing me early as I can in July,” Steve tempts last week, more settled Roderic Knowles and his work sion. As for handbags: festivals for the perspective. ‘There arestrains already its Mini-satchel can as pages, such asand Mick Jagger’s Hearing Enhancer for Aural Rehabilitation farm families,’ Mr Wilson is going to place huge proportionate cuts in previous ICMSA, Tom Wilson, agreed ROADS are all the others. ToJagger, have back northern Japan, Macy was form, where we started. The Southern Star this weather has been forecast for withto The University of the Liv- ready to go again. are probably the one occasion strictly many books onwe’re trees in theunhor- asoldest danceon with it onand andthat’s carrythe the told daughter Lizzy also condemned changes in on farmers so already budgets. that the ‘back end’ of 2012 was this far want to abe the insense,’ her North Chan-‘I come it’s going to be for the rest week. ‘Too many people have put ‘For three hours I stayed in early to mid-July but Steve is successful ing Tree project, visit on which your outfit will not be way ticultural he the says. essentials. who says, ‘If II weren’t model TRAFFIC REPOR Twww.Livtheto conveyancing practice of the seeing people making de‘For example,’ Richard going to be a very challenging achieve it.’ swim. But Steve acknowlNEW TO THE FARM STORE, FROM THE An abundant and colourful fashion shop of the championship.’ same 700m, just fighting too much into this. 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. Unless you areOF HOME celebrates the sacredness of surprising to double as a locating beacon. gem istwo from Sinn tion.org. wouldattempts multiply the legal repanimalsthe not “in-calf.” 2012, farm schemes were cut country and for West to swim the know first to achieve this cessful Schemes onthis weekwas commencing June, nal Footwear: between Cork Clare to of 2011: failure, that’s what realany of happen-13thfear come home. But we are go- the goal surgeries of becoming the first become brave enough to sport the bur- ALKABUPHA trees and their role in human Makeand it sandals, Féin Gerry Adams, OF LAMINATES INpresident STOCK at the following resentation involved in prop‘Teagasc estimate that by 17%, compared to the 6% doctorsʼ Cork’s vital dairy sector in Strait in northern sporting feat,farm he Tsugaru the following day, ing ly drives It’s due what I knew was someon thethere R595 Skibbereen to Baltimore Road atyou. Oldcourt to drives again. This time we will go person in the world to com- monumental geoning bum-bag revival (who scheduled consciousness and culture.’ wellies orfor cheap canvas shoes. who confesses he hugs trees ing.Delays erty transfers – anditmultiply incomes this year will be cut applied across the entire particular. The Enniskeane Stevehe admits was deto move 12mm Brassic oakrange laminate...................................now €9.95 watermain works. Delays of 10 minutes overnight from hurlers might have to with me.’ wrongreplacement because my team a different skipper, who plete the Oceans 7 Swim Chal- needs adamwyeth@yahoo.co.uk is?), a messenger-style bag is Cork’s Drawing onfast. a vast of Japan, Sunscreen: Pack a travelwherever goes: ‘…in the thing to 7.00a.m. the legal fees involved too. down some onaway 2011 agriculture budget, and the farmer said that, while milk not to complete the on 8.00p.m. ‘While we30% were the moralising plan Eoin has 7mm Wellington oakand laminate..............................now €5.95 • A special fundraising the boat look like someone actually swum the channel lenge. the festival is option; sizedwithout tube anddual-star keep applying. Thisbest new alkaliser ideal forhandsacidic silage that’s before the of cuts 3.5% cut applied across all price was stabilising and, on swim but with the weather dicrace has hotted upkind completely onwouldn’t the R637 from to Drinagh. Cadogan forBecause the Offaly game, BBQ will take place this SathadSurface died. dressing But they tellManch Steve and Australian swimfree Tissues: there’s al- and we are going from the whichand we very knowlow will maintenance. be a problem this year. government ICMSA’s analysis, con- because an American lady tating matters it was out of his me.Delays on the R586 from Ballineen to Dunmanway. urday June 30th in BallydeCunningham says the se- south island, departments.’ hopefully. It will mer Penny Palfreyshould have both Festivals mean florals, but and ways a toilet paper shortage. 25% NOW OFF LATEST RANGES OF TILES Added to the diet feeder, AlkabupHa: On milk price, we are seetinue to climb steadily. Community Centre in a ‘In the boat theyworks are on always are in the darkyou at the there are a few exceptions: nei- lectors Baby wipes: Have ever be a smaller support team as completed six of the seven (Michelle Macy) tried the control. 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. It really race to the He finishing line Delays on the L4208 at Poundlick, Skibbereen. OFF stay in Japan butroom it was distinguish me.our Shenewly couldn’t get in tried continuingswim to keep the presconcentrates and fuel-energy before 1kg of AlkabupHa 2kg of hi-pro soya, whilst also being more where you are, and €12 which includes food, one Visit refurbished andtoextended show 50% displaces following weekend again with everyone’s now. It’s quite on. 20% to dressing in the Skibbereen Area. But she spring tide over there, then theSurface weather was completely free drink, raffle and music us, assuming that beat Of- Aids humbling to come back home cost effective andwear giving the added benefit ofConventional stabilising thewe rumen. Even when Steve was at- because of the weather. Hearing may not be needed Open Friday and Saturday 10-4 Desigual, all occasion County fices, Theten Courthouse, Co. Cork. selection fromSkibbereen, local talents. 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Visit an Art Gallery

Kinsale has a wide variety of art galleries which showcase both local and national talent. You will find anything from painting, sculptures, oils, watercolours, realism, modern and classical to ceramics, crystals and pottery.

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The Kinsale Outdoor Education Centre is your one stop action adventure stop. Go Orienteering in the woods, build a raft and camp in the woods. Here you can learn anything from Archery and backwoods cooking to testing your mettle on a huge ZipWire to Abseiling and rock climbing. www.kinsaleoutdoors.com

Kayaking and kayaking sea tours

Learn to kayak with a tutor or hire a kayak and explore the waters in the harbour. There are many inquisitive seals to look for. Or, if you feel like venturing a bit further, there are Kayaking Sea Tours available.

Learn to Sail

Sailing is a wonderful recreational way of spending time on the water. Kinsale has a long Maritime history with sailing, yachting and boating and makes a very apt place to learn the elegant craft of sailing with recognised and qualified sailing schools and instructors.

Harbour Cruise

Explore Kinsale from the water. Taking a harbour cruise gives a wonderful perspective of the harbour and of Kinsale and offers great views of Charles Fort and James Fort and the Old Head . A must do when in Kinsale,.Jeromer the owner of ‘ Spirit of Kinsale ‘ a local and a fisherman for 28 yrs provides an interesting commentary. Visit www.kinslaeharbourcruises.com

Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise

The waters around Kinsale are beautifully warmed by the gulf stream and have an abundant sea-life. Catching a glimpse of a harbour porpoise or a humpback whale are such memorable events that they can make the day a trip of a lifetime.

The Regional Museum and the Lusitania Inquest

A visit to the regional museum which is situated in the 17th century courthouse originally used during the inquest into the sinking of the Lusitania, is a must. Aside from seeing the Kinsale Giant’s knife, fork and shoes –15.5 inch whoppers - you can see items such as the unique Kinsale Cloak and sample of Kinsale Lace.

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Orienteering, Archery and Rock-climbing

Kinsale Yoga Centre

Yoga is a great way to centre yourself and learn stress-relieving techniques for the entire family. The Kinsale Yoga Centre offer a variety of classes throughout the week and have both day and night classes in a variety of disciplines such as Pilates,Yogilates, Vinyasa Flow and Children’s and Well Woman Yoga sessions.

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Take an adventurous evening stroll through the streets of Medieval Kinsale!

“Kinsale’s Top Attraction”-TripAdvisor Dermot Ryans “Best Guide in Ireland” -Irish Independent

“Not just a ghost tour... a thoroughly entertaining hour”-Rick Steve

“Best Value €5 in Ireland”-Sunday Times 10.30 am Daily (or by appointment) from the Tourist Office.

Tours run throughout the Summer Sundays to Friday, 9pm

Adults: €5 Children: Free

For group rates, please phone 086 826 7656

For more info & group booking: 087 9480910

De Courcey Classic & Vintage Club

Coolyrahilly, Barrels Cross, Kinsale

Harvest f Working Day

Monday 4th August 1pm

Live Music 7 nights a week

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Tel: +353 21 4770738 Email: info@oysterhaven.com

A boutique Georgian Guesthouse. Offering 4 star AA Accommodation, situated in the heart of Kinsale.

Bistro/Bar food served daily from 8am to 10pm Breakfast served from 8am-12noon Live Music

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Dine in the Restaurant d’Antibes/Bistro Open 6pm to 10pm nightly Serving succulent steaks, seafood & shellfish (Lobsters, Oysters, Chowder, langoustines) AA Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence 2013 Member of the Kinsale Good Food Circle

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Desmond Castle

Built in 1500 by Maurice Fitzgerald, the 8th Earl of Desmond, the building was originally used as a customs house. From 1641 – 1791, the castle became a naval prison and known locally as the French Prison, it also held American prisoners of war during the American War of Independence. During the Famine the castle was used as a workhouse and conditions in it were just as severe as when it was a prison. Today, it is the home of the International Wine Museum.

The Battle Memorial - ‘Briseadh Ceann tSaile’

The chieftain’s chair, or ‘stone of destiny’ is situated at Millwater Crossroads, where in 1602 an invading Elizabethan army overran a native Irish force. After the battle, 1200 soldiers lay dead or dying in the nearby stream of Ballinamona where the millers at Millwater saw their mill wheel being driven by blood, and renamed the fort ‘Ath an Mharaithe’ the Ford of Battle Slaughter.

St. Multose Church

Built by the Normans in 1190 on a site of a 6th century church, this is one of Ireland’s oldest Church of Ireland churches, with a beautifully preserved exterior. Several victims of the Lusitania sinking are buried in the on-site graveyard.

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A fine example of Victorian architecture, it was the first Temperance Hall built in Ireland to cater for and help fishermen and was built by the League of the Cross, a Catholic organisation founded in London. Nowadays it is used by the local community and societies for meetings and activities ranging from Zumba to Drumming and Tae Kwon Do as well as lectures on a range of subjects. Every Wednesday a craft fair is held in the hall. (facebook.com/TemperanceHallKinsale )

The Scilly Walk

passes through the old fishing village of Scilly, linked to settlers from the Scilly Isles, before passing through the village of Summercove and is claimed to be the most spectacular walk in Kinsale. One can visit Charles Fort or continue along the well-laid out harbour walk along the rocky shore of Kinsale Harbour with views extending to the Old Head of Kinsale.

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Farmers Market

Visit the Farmers Market on Wednesdays at Market Quay where you will discover an assortment of home produce, plants, fresh fish, home-made sausages, arts and crafts, baked goods and much more. Visit Kinsale Farmers’ Market on facebook for more details.

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A WIDE RANGE OF LOCAL FOOD, RAW AND COOKED , PLANTS AND PRODUCE

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Retail therapy

Indulge in some retail therapy in Kinsale’s colourful streets which are crammed with delightful shops selling, gifts, crafts, arts, books and clothing from local fashion designers as well as from cutting edge boutiques. Kinsale Crystal and Kinsale Silver have international reputations for quality craftsmanship.

Visit the memorial which commemorates the Antarctic adventures of the McCarthy brothers, Tim and Mortimer. Timothy sailed with Shackleton on the Endurance and was one of the 6 men, including Tom Crean, who made the famous 800 mile crossing of the Southern Ocean from Elephant Island in the Antarctic to South Georgia. The McCarthy brothers were reared in Kinsale overlooking the estuary and both learnt to sail at a very young age.

Café Culture

Whether it’s on the waterfront or down a small winding lane, explore Kinsale’s wonderful Cáfe Culture. Catch up with a friend for a coffee, chat and glorious slice of cake or just relax and watch the world go by on land and water. Many of the cáfes around town actively participate in the festivals and food events that Kinsale is so famous for.

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Hire a boat – Kinsale Boat hire

Why not hire your own boat for the day or half day and take to the water. There are a variety of choices to pick from at the Trident Hotel Marina. All boats are safe, steady, fully equipped and easy to drive which makes it ideal for a novice - full instruction given. www.kinsaleboathire.ie

Great Food – we’re a gourmet capital / The Kinsale Good Food Circle

Kinsale has rightly earned the title of Gourmet Capital of Ireland as it has always been associated with good food and quality local producers. With over 60 venues to choose from ranging from pub-grub to artisan delis and first class restaurants Kinsale has it all to offer. The annual Gourmet Festival in October is growing exponentially and well worth attending. See www.kinsalerestaurants.com

Dromkeen Woods

Visit the Dromkeen Woods near Innishannon for a lovely 2km way-marked stroll. These woods were originally planted by Thomas Adderley in the 1700s and using different shades of leaves, his name, Adderley, could clearly be read from above in the leaf canopy. The woods were chopped down in 1891 but have since recovered.

Food Festivals and Events galore!

The 50 Mile Menu (part of the annual Gourmet Festival in October) is an annual award presented to establishments that use ingredients grown within a 50 mile radius of the town. Rising to the challenge has become a highlight of the local chefs year. Look for the awards when you are dining in town. Kinsale also hosts a famous Chowder Festival in March/April each year and again as part of the Gourmet festival.

Geocaching

Geocaching is fast gaining popularity as a fun family pastime in West Cork. It is a great activity to get involved in as it combines love of the outdoors with sophisticated modern technology. Geocaching is not unlike a traditional treasure hunt where X marks the spot – here, a GPS co-ordinate marks the spot and ‘cachers’ will find a stash that they can record and add to. www.geocachingireland.com

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Live music

Kinsale has a vibrant night life with many venues offering live music on a daily basis. Explore the scene to get the full flavour of what is on offer. Here’s just a few of the venues that cater for traditional Irish music as well as a wide range of musical tastes; Daltons, The Blue Haven, The White House, The Armada bar.

Coasteering is a the new buzz word in exploring the intertidal zone of a rocky coastline. Dressed in wetsuits and helmets, Coasteerers can explore the high-energy, impact zone where the waves meet the gullies, caves and rocks of West Cork’s coastline. Coasteering is offered in Kinsale and Garrettstown under expert guidance.

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Chalybeate Well in the Woods

The Chalybeate Waters, also known as ‘The Spa Bathing Bath’ is located at the southern end of the Ballinspittle woods. The well has been restored and has a beehive stone roof built over it to protect the healing mineral waters from the rain. The special powers of these waters were discovered in 1750 and many generations have been cured of ailments from bathing there.

Deep Sea Fishing on a charter is a great way of meeting like minded anglers and spending quality time fishing the deep. Kinsale has a wide variety of fishing charters available which can be tailored to your needs whether you prefer to fish at sunrise or sunset or for a full day out or a short evening trip.

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The Marinas

Kinsale Harbour is a virtually land-locked harbour on the Bandon River Estuary – it is both a commercial and recreational port. There are three marinas, the Castle Park Marina, Kinsale Yacht Club Marina and the Trident Marina, all of which offer fully serviced visitor berths.

The Kinsale Hooker & Mast

The Kinsale Hooker statue is a replica of the iconic Hooker vessel which once dominated the seas of West Cork more than a century ago.You’ll find it on the waterfront.

Summer Is Here and what better way to celebrate the long bright evenings than by firing up the barbeque.

Surf Lessons, Stand Up Paddle Board Lessons & Tours Coasteering, Yoga, Junior & Teen Camps & More Please contact us for bookings: 083 1075757 info@surfkinsale.com www.surfkinsale.com

Pitch & Putt

On the wild Atlantic way Green fees for only €5 at Garrettstown/Old head pitch & putt course Adjacent to Blue Flag beach

Market Quay, Kinsale Co. Cork 021-4774474 www.maryenright.com Facebook.com/ MaryTheGoldsmith

Kick start your summer plans by joining us at Actons Hotel Kinsale for your BBQ The ideal waterfront location for private, corporate and team building events.

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SAILING TRIPS KINSALE • All equipment provided • No experience required • Family rates available The Marina, Trident Hotel, Kinsale Tel: 021 477 4145 Email: James@sovereignsailing.com Mob: 087 617 2555

For all enquiries contact Mary K O’ Donovan Tel: 021 4779900 mkodonovan@actonshotelkinsale.com

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EXPERIENCE THE ORIGINAL FARM TO FORK. Ballinspittle village butcher; Donal Lordan, will take you on a tour of his farm, abattoir and shop. By appointment, early morning. Tel:- 021-4778226 or 087-6726182.

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The beach not only proudly displays a blue flag status, but also has a reputation for being a brilliant beach for surfing, and especially for beginners. There is an on-site surf school which supplies all tuition as well as boards and equipment for budding surfers and bodyboarders. There are also SUP lessons available. The beach is easily accessible by steps and ramps and has full facilities and parking on site.

Golf at the world famous Old Head

is a hard sandstone headland which reaches out into the Atlantic. There is a lighthouse at the end of the headland which was established during the 17th century by Robert Reading. The Old Head is most notable for being the nearest land point to the site of the 1915 sinking of the Lusitania.

In July 1985, an observer saw the Ballinspittle statue of the Virgin Mary move. This resulted in huge national interest in the site and it is said that almost 100,000 people visited the grotto in the wake of the news. This beautiful well kept shrine is a special place of peace and tranquility.You will seldom be on your own here as there is a constant flow of people to the grotto. Come at twilight and let you decide about the moving statue.

Garrettstown / Ballinspittle Woods

Take the wood trail from Ballinspittle Village through Garrettstown wood The orange loop 1.5 km will take 30 mins approx or the blue loop 5.2 kms will take 1.40 mins.You can also walk though the wood and then follow the road to the beach and back to Ballinspittle. There is also a spur walk off to Templetrine Church which dates back to early Christian times. This wood was once part of the great Garrettstown estate.

The Old Head of Kinsale is home to a world class golf course and luxury accommodation. Situated on a cliff top promontory jutting out into the Atlantic, with the remains of De Courcy Castle framing the entrance, a round of golf at the Old Head Golf Links is a most scenic and memorable experience that many golfers will never forget. www.oldhead.com. ...or if your level is more ‘Pitch & Putt’ why not visit the Garrettstown Old Head Pitch and Putt an all round family-fun afternoon which is near the beach and very scenic. For more inforamtion please ring 021 4778017

Viewing point at The Blue Horizon

This viewing point from the car park of The Blue Horizon is one of the most photographed scenes on The wild Atlantic Way. This scene captures eleven miles of The Broad Atlantic bounded on the west by the Seven Heads and the east by The Old Head of Kinsale off which the ill fated Lusitania sank in 1915. Ideal viewing of rising and setting sun.

Blue flag beach – Garrylucas and Garretstown

Stroll the beach of Garrettstown and then onto the Blue Flag beach of Garrylucas. These beautiful beaches are ideal for fishing, surfing swimming or just simple relaxation. The beaches are safe, clean and unspoilt. Enjoy a picnic on the many picnic areas.

Learn to Surf

There are many competent surf schools around Kinsale, all of which are ISA (Irish Surfing Association) approved. What better way to get active in the water while learning a new skill. Kinsale has pristine blue flag beaches nearby which makes ideal venues for water based sports. Check out Garrettstown beach for surf school operators

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Belgooly is a small but lively village situated just north-east of Kinsale. Belgooly has a wonderful community with a thriving national school, a church, farm store, post office, a couple of pubs and a small variety of shops. The community puts on two annual events each year, the Agricultural Show and the Steam Rally, both of which are well attended and enjoyed. There is a delightful monument called ‘His Masters Voice’ on the Kinsale side of the town and the River Stick flows along the western side of Belgooly. Visitors are assured of warm hospitality and friendly conversation.

Oysterhaven

A small townland hugging the sides of a sea-inlet just to the east of Kinsale harbour, is known as Oysterhaven. In history, Oysterhaven played a significant part during the Siege of Kinsale as the English forces brought in their supplies and reinforcemnts via Oysterhaven. Today, Oysterhaven is famous for its fantastic outdoor and watersport centre which offers a variety of aquatic and land-based activities.

www.Kinsale Outdoors.com Kayaking Seakayak trips, Sailing, Coasteering, Rock climbing, Leap of faith Archery

• Sailing courses • ½ day sessions • Groups & individual bookings • Summer Camps • Full day sessions • Children and adults Website: www.kinsaleoutdoors.com Email: info@kinsaleoutdoors.com

Tel: 021 4772896

Nohoval

Nohoval is a small, friendly, rural village. The community celebrates an annual Village Festival which includes hilarious side shows such as Men’s Stiletto racing and bucking bronco games as well as the more usual events such as a 5 Mile road race and live musical entertainment. The nearby Nohoval Cove is a breathtaking inlet, surrounded by crags and caves and a wonderful spot to visit.

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Kinsale Golf Club

A lovely inland course, with a full range of practice facilities including 6 bay driving range, putting and chipping greens, Pro Shop and catering facilities. Attractive Green Fee rates are available. Situated at Farangalway. www.kinsalegolfclub.ie

Harvest working day

Come and see how the harvesting was done a hundred years ago on Monday Aug 4th .This is an enactment of farming long ago an opportunity to see the wheat being harvested and then changed into flour. All other types of farming will be on display. A journey through farming time at Barrels Cross, Ballinspittle.

The Oysterhaven Centre offers an assortment of aquatic adventures. Whether you want to try your hand at surfing, windsurfing or sailing or if you would like to enlist for some team building activities, Oysterhaven has it all to offer. www.oysterhaven.com

Claybird Shooting, Falconry and Ferret Racing

Angling on the Bandon River

The Bandon River is primarily a salmon and sea-trout river but there are also numerous brown trout on all stretches of the river. The River rises in the Sheehy mountains and flows through Dunmanway and Bandon and empties at Kinsale harbour. The river gets an excellent run of sea-trout from May onwards. www.bandonriver.com

Claybird is an adventure target shoot located in Novohal, near Kinsale on a private estate overlooking the ocean. Using clay targets which are varied each season to simulate wild targets such as pheasant, partridge, woodcock and rabbit, Claybird guarantees a fun and interesting afternoon. There is also falconry and ferret racing on offer. 021-4887823. or info@claybird.ie

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Kinsale Potttery and Arts Centre

Learn to make stained glass, mosaics and pottery. Try your hand at mosaics, stained glass and ceramics. There are many courses for both adults and children at the Kinsale Pottery and Arts Centre. Get creative and you may just discover a life-long hobby. www.kinsaleceramics.com

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Snorkelling and Scuba Diving

Ocean Addicts are an approved PADI instructor venue and offer four courses ranging from beginners to Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver and finally Rescue Diver Course. For those not ready to experience their first breaths underwater and who are more comfortable above the water, there are snorkelling trips, with qualified instructors available as well.www.oceanaddictis.ie

Kinsale Casino - Pier Leisure Amusement Arcade

Located in an old cinema, why not try your hand at a game of blackjack or test your odds with other games, this adult gaming centre, opposite the tourist office is open daily from 10pm to midnight. www.kinsalecasino.com

The Lusitania Memorial

Visit the 9/11 Remembrance Garden

The Kinsale Garden of Remembrance was established in honour of the 343 brave New York fire-fighters and their chaplain (Fr Michael Judge) who lost their lives during the 9/11 tragedy. The garden was provided by Kathleen Murphy, a New York city nurse from Ringfinnan, whose family still maintain the garden. Each of the trees has the name of a fireman and his fire station commemorated on it.

On the 7th May 1915, the Lusitania was sunk by a torpedo from a German submarine, off the Old Head of Kinsale on its way to Liverpool from New York. There was very heavy loss of life (1200 out of 2000 people on board) and some are buried at the nearby St. Multose Church. There is a memorial to visit at the Old Head and a commemoration is planned for the 7th May 2015. www.oldheadofkinsale.com

Horseriding

A great way to unwind and to explore the terrain of West Cork is by horseback. It gives a better opportunity of noticing the hedgerows and finer details which are often overlooked whilst driving. There are excellent riding schools in Kinsale, all of whom offer the opportunity of a hack or out-ride along a bridle path in addition to traditional riding lessons. Check out Kinsale Equestrian Centre at www. kinsale-equestrian.ie or irishhorsesociety.com

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Charles Fort, Kinsale

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Skibbereen Heritage Centre, Skibbereen

Located in the beautifully restored Gasworks building, the Skibbereen Heritage Centre houses the Great Famine Commemoration Exhibition as well as The Lough Hyne Visitor Centre where you can admire the salt-water aquarium depicting life in Lough Hyne while you watch an informative film of the reserve.

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Mizen Lighthouse, Mizen

Situated at the end of the Mizen Peninsula, the visitor centre is a fantastic place to visit. The rugged coastline can be beautifully admired by crossing the suspension bridge to visit the award winning maritime museum that is situated in the original lighthouse. The keeper’s kitchen and bedroom has been preserved as it was, as a tribute to the lifestyle of the men of the Irish Lights. There are many fascinating displays to be seen as each room has been dedicated to a particular aspect of things pertaining to the Mizen.

The Allihies Copper Mine Museum is located in the old Methodist church which served the Cornish miners. The Musem tells of the miners’ lives and of the appalling conditions they worked in including those of the women and children. The museum also has an art gallery, gift shop and café which has a full lunch menu and wine list.

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Bantry House is the ancestral home of the Earls of Bantry and is still owned and run by direct descendants of the Earls. The house and gardens command stunning views over the bay and the gardens which include lawn tennis courts, mazes and the famous climb of 103 steps, are stunning to explore. Tours of the house are given and there is a café on site.

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