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Kilbrittain, Co. Cork

Kilbrittain is a village located in west County Cork, midway between Kinsale & Clonakilty on the scenic road and has many sandy beaches and castles to offer the visitor.

Kilbrittain castle is the oldest habited castle in Ireland. Coolmain Castle is the European Base of Roy Disney (Walt Disneys Nephew). There are some peaceful scenic and woodland walks suited to all types of walkers.

Gardens

Aultaghreagh Cottage Garden

Dunmanway, Co. Cork

There’s nothing more encouraging than visiting enthusiasts’ gardens, especially when starting a new garden. Christine and Les Wilson have had a wonderfully inventive approach to their one acre hilltop garden which is packed with choic ...

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Golf

Old Head of Kinsale Golf Club

Kinsale, Co. Cork
Course Type: Links

Since its official opening on June 1st 1997, the Old Head Golf Links has become one of the most talked-of courses in world golf. It is built on a 220-acre diamond of land, jutting out over two miles into the Atlantic Ocean. The promontory i ...

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Self Catering

Farran House

Farran, Co. Cork

Set in 12 acres of mature beech woodland and rhododendron gardens in the rolling hills of the Lee Valley, Patricia Wiese and John Kehely's impressive house was built in the mid-18th century, although its present elegant Italianate style only date ...

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What's On

Blackpool Farmers Market - Co Cork - Fridays

Every Friday 10am to 2.30pm

Location:

The Blackpool Shopping Centre, Blackpool, Cork

Contact:

Denis Murphy 086 243 7818

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Tourist Attractions

Desmond Castle

Kinsale, Co. Cork

Desmond Castle was built by the Earl of Desmond c. 1500 as a Customs House and was used for this purpose until 1641 when it was converted into a naval prison, following the construction of a new Customs House. The prisoners kept in the Castle wer ...

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