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Blarney, Co. Cork

Blarney (An Bhlárna in Irish) is a village located 8 km northwest of Cork city. It is the site of Blarney Castle, home of the legendary Blarney Stone. By kissing the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle, it is claimed that one can receive the "Gift of the Gab"

Gardens

Lakemount Garden.

Glanmire, Co. Cork

One of Ireland’s flagship gardens created by garden designer Brian Cross this like a very delicious box of chocolates, so full of different treats that it is hard to know which one to pick first. You could, for instance, be torn between th ...

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Golf

Monkstown Golf Club

Cork City, Co. Cork
Course Type: Parkland

Monkstown Golf Club was founded in 1908 and was extended from 9 to 18 holes in 1971. It is a challenging parkland course over 5,663 yards from the back tees and provides a test for all levels of golfer. Monkstown Golf Club enjoys a unique setting ...

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Self Catering

Annes Grove Gatelodge (Miniature Castle)

Castletownroche, Co. Cork

An intensely romantic property, Annes Grove Miniature Castle is built in Gothic style, the building being a medieval castle in miniature. It is situated at the junction of three quiet country roads and surrounded by mature beech trees, which crad ...

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What's On

Douglas Farmers Market - Co Cork - Saturdays

Douglas Farmers Market

Location: Douglas court shopping centre

Saturday 10am-2pm

Contact:

Rupert Hugh-Jones Tel: 086 1685312, email: rupert@rupertsfarm.com

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Tourist Attractions

Barryscourt Castle

Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork

The site on which Barryscourt castle now stands has been occupied for over a thousand years - there is evidence of a wooden watermill having been built next to a stream at the site sometime in the 7th century, long before any fortification existe ...

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Wedding Venues

Ballyvolane House

Fermoy, Co. Cork

The Green family’s gracious mansion is surrounded by its own farmland, magnificent wooded grounds, a trout lake and formal terraced gardens, all carefully managed and maintained. The Italianate style of the present house - including a pilla ...

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