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Allihies Copper Mine Museum, Café & Gallery Allihies, Beara, Co. Cork Open 7 days a week from 9.30am to 6pm Home baking a speciality Inside and outside dining Art exhibitions throughout the summer Museum shop Weekend guided walks of the area See Allihies Copper Café Facebook page for events during the Summer For enquiries about the museum, café or gift shop call 00 353 (0)27 73218.

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Skibbereen Heritage Centre Great Famine Exhibition

uses the latest multi-media to bring this period of Irish history to life.

Skibbereen was one of the worst affected areas in Ireland as evidenced by the mass graves at Abbeystrowry.

Lough Hyne Visitor Centre

a fascinating insight into Ireland’s first Marine Nature Reserve, just 5km from Skibb.

Visit the lake afterwards and follow the Nature Trail up Knockomagh Hill.

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Also features...archaeology trail, gift shop, tea/coffee, cluesheets for kids - and a great welcome!

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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.

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Hello and welcome to the 2014 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, 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.

Photographs: Carol Gilbert www.madeinwestcork.ie Michael Reusse Whale and dolphin photographs: Mike Brown. www.mikebrownphotography.com

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Fishing

There’s a wide variety of locations and types of fishing in and around Skibbereen and the surrounding district, too many for these pages.

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Failte Ireland has Skibbereen listed as one of the ‘top 3 cycle hub towns’ in Ireland. Bike hire and cycle maps are available in the town centre and there are a range of local cycle routes for all skill levels, with many of them off the main roads and taking in some stunning coastal and countryside scenery.

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Are you the creative type?

Why not visit the West Cork Art Centre, in Skibbereen, a focus for many of the artists, craftspeople and writers who have made West Cork their home over the years.(Check out the new West Cork Art Centre building going up in town

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– great fun for young and old alike when the tide is in and the fish are around, check out Glandore Pier, Union Hall Pier or Sandy Cove (off the rocks on the road between Castletownshend and Sandy Cove beach).

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located 3km from the town is an 18 hole, 5,967 yard course set against the backdrop of some stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside from all of the back nine holes. The 19th hole is a great place to unwind too with a post round drink and snack!

On yer bike!

– about two miles east of Skibbereen just off the main N71, these lakes hold rainbow and brown trout as well as pike. Permits are available locally (look for the sign on the N71 road)

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is a medium sized spate river about 21 miles (33kms) long and flows through some of the most beautiful scenery in West Cork. A large part of the river is managed by the River Ilen Anglers’ Club based in Skibbereen. The season for salmon and sea trout opens on February 15th and closes on September 30th for salmon and on October 12th for sea trout.

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21st- 24th Deep Sea Angling Festival Baltimore www. baltimore.ie

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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.

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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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Lough Hyne

-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

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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.

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at 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.

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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.

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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 .

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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.

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A Taste of West Cork Food Festival

- between 5th and 16th Sept 2014 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.

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– the West Cork seas around this area attract a diversity of wildlife including minke, fin and humpback whales, common dolphins and harbour porpoises. Occasional sightings of killer whales occur, whilst Atlantic white sided dolphins, common and grey seals can be seen year round.

Plus turtles, blue sharks, and basking sharks.

Trips last around four hours and depart from the harbour/pier.

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 Drimoleague Heritage Walkways 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

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Just watch the world go by (on land and at sea)

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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Beacon walk

There is a fairly long walk which takes you around The Cove and up the winding road to The Beacon.

Beacons and signal towers were erected all around the Irish coast by the British in the early 19th Century when they feared a European invasion. After the climb up to the Beacon please be careful as there can be very strong winds. However the climb is well worthwhile as the views over to Sherkin Island and out to sea are magnificent.

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Ballydehob, or Béal an Dá Chab, meaning “mouth of the two river fords”, is a coastal village and can be located by following the N71 west from Skibbereen (approx 16km) Here you’ll find an array of places to eat and drink plus some interesting shops.

There are stunning views of the islands of Roaring Water Bay on the drive to Ballydehob.

To see what’s going on in Ballydehob visit www.southernstar.ie/Community/ Ballydehob-Schull-Goleen

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Danno O’Mahony

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.

As you enter Ballydehob, you see to your left a spectacular 12-arch stone viaduct which is a relic of the West Carbery tramway and light railway. It was part of a narrow-gauge railway line that ran from Skibbereen to Schull. The line was opened in September 1886, but it never really made a profit and it was finally closed in December 1945.

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– West Cork Holistic Community Centre is set in 30 acres of beautiful unspoilt land, offers weekly classes and longer workshops in yoga, dance, meditation and healing.

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.

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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.

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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 shops and two churches.

To see what’s going on in Schull visit www.southernstar.ie/Community/ Ballydehob-Schull-Goleen

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Calves Week

– 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...)

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.

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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

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.

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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‘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

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Ceim Hill Museum

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.

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!

Edith Anna Somerville

was a well known resident of Castletownshend and the co-author of the Irish RM series of humorous novels on Irish Life in the early 1900s (and subsequent TV series).

Her home Drishane house, is open for public visits and hosts an exhibition of items related to her life and works.

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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.

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Visit Cape, Sherkin or Heir (Hare) 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.

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Take the plunge into the Big Blue

– 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.

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Take in a Yawl Rowing Regatta

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.See advert for Fastnet Tour

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!

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. . . d n a l y On dr Visit some of West Cork’s beautiful and unusual gardens

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.

Drishane House near Castletownsend.

Magical paths thread through 18 acres of informal woodlands and gardens with spectacular West Cork coastal views. www.westcorkgardentrail.com

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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 T: 028 21400 F: 028 22050

Open Seven Days West Cork Breakfast cooked to order

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

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 HOME CaTEring MEnu fOr aLL yOur OCCaSiOn nEEdS 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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Visit West Cork Arts Centre!

It’s a great any-day destination for people of all ages. Here you can enjoy some of the finest artwork that West Cork has to offer. We also stock a wide selection of limited edition art books and prints.

There is so much on at WCAC this summer. Here’s a taste…

Open Door Celebrating International Music Day 21 June

A day of festivities and music will be taking place at WCAC. To mark Pete Seeger’s contribution to music, performers of different music genres from all over West Cork will come together for a day of celebration and fun. Beginning at 1pm, this is an event for people of all ages and abilities to come together and enjoy live music.

WCAC Members’ Exhibition 28 June - 19 July

Being the final Members’ Exhibition before the move to our new building, this year’s show marks a major celebration of the creativity of WCAC’s Membership. Featuring original, affordable artworks in a variety of media, including painting, print, sculpture, ceramic and much more.

Open Mon-Wed 9.30-6pm Thurs-Sat 9.30-9pm

Sound and Vision 26 July - 9 August

As part of the Skibbereen Arts Festival, WCAC presents an exhibition of multi-media, lense-based and sonic artwork. Including work by Anthony Kelly, Danny McCarthy, Liam Cialis, Emmet O’Donnell, Sharon Whooley and Pat Collins. Artist John Kelly will be giving a talk on his three month Antarctic Arts Fellowship.

Closed Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays

Donate to our New Building Fund!

Our new building for the arts is nearing completion and we have had great success so far. Fundraising is ongoing and if you want to be a part of it by donating to our fund, contact 028-22090 or visit www. westcorkartscentre.com Keep your eyes peeled for our summer art camps and many fundraising activities throughout the summer, especially our pop-up galleries, coming soon to a street near you!

For more information on any of our activities, contact us or just drop by!

West Cork Arts Centre, North Street, Skibbereen 028-22090 Open Mon – Sat, 10am to 5pm info@westcorkartscentre.com | www.westcorkartscentre.com www.facebook.com/westcorkartscentre | www.vimeo.com/westcorkartscentre @WCAC_Ireland http://wcacireland.blogspot.ie | www.senseofwestcork.weebly.com

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Charles Fort is open all year to visitors and is one of the best surviving examples of a 17th Century starshaped fort. Much of its original 1678 construction remains. The fort was actively used by the military until 1922.

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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.

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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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Sherkin Island Ferry

10 minutes crossing from Baltimore Year-round service July & August - minimum of 8 ferries per day

Baltimore, Co. Cork Tel: 087-9117377 or 087-2447828 info@sherkinferry.com www.sherkinferry.com

Ten Island Tours Explore the beauty of Roaringwater Bay & its islands with commentary on 2-hour cruise July to September: Tuesday and Thursdays 2.30pm-4.30pm. Booking essential Available for group bookings, angling, river trips, diving, whale-watching Baltimore, Co. Cork Tel: 087-2638470 info@tenislandtours.com | www.tenislandtours.com

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