tourist attractions cork

This cove is a recess that has enjoyed a rich history. Sir Francis Drake and five of his fleet ships took refuge in 1587 when they were pursued by the powerful Spanish fleet....

With a special emphasis on history & culture, 19th Century crime, punishment and social history, a trip to Cork City Gaol is a must!

Go back in time and trace the life of a suffering prisoner. The impressive audio system allows you to hear the shuffling of prisoner’s feet, the coughs of the sick inmates and you can also examine the life like characters that fill the prison’s cells.

For the architect among you, the Gaol's layout is intriguing! The wo...

Glandore and Union Hall are two unspoilt villages overlooking Glandore Harbour and the two islands know as Adam and Eve.

These fishing villages have many sheltered coves, beaches and forest walks, such as Mycross Woods nearby....

A trip to Fota Wildlife Park, one of Europe's most modern wildlife parks, is thoroughly enjoyable as well as being educational too! Spread out over 70 acres of vast countryside, you can see over 70 different types of species that thrive in its free-range environment.
Conservation of these species is Fota’s main aim and to do this they ensure that the animals are fed a very special diet that suits their needs.
There's something for all the family at Fota! For the kids there ar...

Glengarriff opens onto a charming inlet of Bantry Bay, a sheltered wooded glen of the Caha Mountains, which enjoys a temperate climate throughout the year....

Myrtle Grove is a house that was not built for defence reasons - but for the Warden of a religious college. It was built during the reign of Edward IV and it is still used as a family home today! The most famous resident of Myrtle Grove, is Sir Walter Raleigh, poet and explorer and a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I.

It was Sir Walter Raleigh who is credited with introducing the potato to Ireland - which was to become the staple diet of Ireland's poor. Sir Walter and his friend Edmu...

Located in Bantry, County Cork, Bantry House is the former home of the Earls of Bantry. Egerton Shelswell-White, who is a descendant of the Earls, and his family now live here.
Bantry House and Gardens are open to the public from 17 March until 31 October in 2008. The Estate is open daily, 10 am - 6 pm.
The Armada Exhibition Centre is both educational an entertaining and tells the story of the attempted landing of Wolfe Tone and the French Armada in Bantry Bay in 1976....

Millstreet Country Park is made up of over five hundred acres, of lakes, waterfalls, streams, wetlands, walks, picnic area, moorlands, arboretum, herb rich meadows, ornamental gardens, archaeological sites, native deer, birds and wildlife. Treat yourself to a visit, you'll find yourself coming back again and again.

Audio Visual Presentation: One of the features is an audio visual presentation that takes you back through the ages, the evolution of the landscape from the pre-ice age, J...

In the picturesque County Cork town of Midleton, an impressive 18th-century industrial complex of stone mills and ware-houses has been restored to enlighten visitors about the fine art of whiskey distilling. The Jameson Heritage centre is an entrepreneurial venture by Irish Distillers, emulating the successful Northern Irish attraction at Bushmills.
For a fee (which includes some whiskey sampling) you can tour the modern distillery together with the Old Midleton Distillery, which was i...

Mizen Head Signal Fog Station dates back to 1910 and is now open to the public.
The Mizen Vision Centre in the Keepers' House and the Engine Room, the famous Suspension Bridge, the 99 Steps as well as the breathtaking views along the south and west coasts combined with the exhilaration and excitement of the wild Atlantic waves and ancient tortured rocks guarantee a unique and authentic experience.
In any weather the magic of Mizen Head is spell binding....