Each year, The Southern Star publishes guides of “50 things to see & do” in towns across County Cork. Their recommendations combine well known cultural attractions in urban areas with gems located off the beaten track, which include ancestral sites alongside some of the country’s top birdwatching and surf spots.

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...which translates as ‘one hundred thousand welcomes’ – to the 2016
edition of ‘50 things to see and do...’ which is designed to help you
have a great time in and around Clonakilty 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.
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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.
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BANDON
soccer
star Conor
Hourihane
would
swap
his Johnstone’s
Paint
Tro-
phy final
winner’s
medal
for League
1
play-off
final
glory
this Sunday.
The
Barnsley
captain
led the Tykes
to Johnstone’s
Paint
Trophy
success
at
Wembley
in early
April,
and he is back
attheworld-famous
stadium,
again,
this
Sunday
when
he leads
his team
into the
League
1 play-off
final
against
Millwall.
Promotion
to the English
Champion-
ship
is up for grabs,
and West
Cork’s
finest
soccer
export
has his sights
set on
a glorious
end to the season.
‘The
prize
at the end of this is fantas-
tic,’ Hourihane
(25)
told The Southern
Star
during
his short
trip home
to Ban-
don last weekend.
‘The
club
got £500,000
for winning
the Johnstone’s
Paint
Trophy
final
but
I think
it’s worth
£8 million
if we win
the play-off
final
on Sunday.
The prize
is so big – Championship
football
next
season
– and we’ll
do all we can to get
over
the line.
‘This
is a bigger
game
than
the John-
stone’s
Paint
Trophy
final,
without
a
doubt.
You’d
swap
that winner’s
medal
for a League
1 promotion
final
winner’s
medal.
‘Winning
the Johnstone’s
Paint
Tro-
phy final
was a special
day and a fantas-
tic occasion
for the club,
but to win
promotion
offtheback
ofaseason’s
work,
would
be a lot more
satis-
fying.
If you get promoted,
you
earned
it over
the season
– and it
would
be fantastic
if we can do
that at Wembley
on Sunday.’
Former
Bandon
AFC
and
Douglas
Hall
underage
ace
Hourihane
(pictured)
has
been
in sparkling
form
for
Barnsley
again
this
season,
scoring
11 goals
and assisting
a further
17 as he inspired
his side
into the play-offs
and the 6-1 aggregate
semi-final
win against
Walsall.
He feels
Barnsley
are in good
form
at
the right
time
of
the season
and that
their
good
experi-
ence
of Wembley
– when
winning
the
Johnstone’s
Paint
Trophy
final
in
April
– will help
them
thisSunday
(3pm
kick-off).
‘ W i n n i n g
there
a few
weeks ago
will definitely
help,
espe-
cially
with
the
build-up
– we
know
what’s
in-
volved,
how
it will
impact
our training
this week,
what
the
pitch
is like,
how
the days
runs,’
Houri-
hane
explained.
‘We have
been
through
this before
so
thatmight
giveusanedge
butultimately
it’s all about
what
happens
on the pitch
on Sunday.
‘We
beat
Millwall
twice
(home
and
away)
during
theleague
butthatdoesn’t
count
foranything
inaone-off
game
like
Sunday.’
Former
Republic
of Ireland
U21 in-
ternational
Hourihane
added:
‘We have
been
playing
some
good
stuff
in the last
fewgames.
Around
thetime
oftheJohn-
stone’s
Paint
Trophy
final
we weren’t
playing
great,
but we were
digging
out
1-0 results.
‘Over
the last few games
we’ve
played
well–wescored
sixgoals
against
Walsall
over
two legs,
we scored
four
against
Wigan
(League
1champions)
onthefinal
dayoftheleague
togetintotheplay-offs,
so we are full of confidence
for Sunday.’
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embraced it as a way of rais-
ing peoples’ living standards.
MuintirnaTirewasamove-
ment for improvement. Tom
Hales, the War of Independ-
ence veteran and politician
– was instrumental in setting
upthegroupinBallinadeeand
from the outset they were de-
termined to provide the com-
munity with a hall– a place for
communalanddevelopmental
meetings, as well as a place
where they could socialise.
Membersofthecommunity
contributed to the cost, there-
by becoming shareholders in
the building. Shareholders, or
stakeholders, is a term that’s
very much in vogue today as
an indicator that people have
a vested interest, and that is
very much the case here.
Ballinadee Hall was built
on the land of local farmer,
DanielMcCarthy,andO’Brien
Builders from Bandon were
contracted to build it. From
the very start the hall was a
success.
It became a hive of activ-
ity; a place where regular
meetings were held, as well
as classes and, from time to
time,dramaticproductions.It
iswitharealsenseofnostalgia
that some older members of
the community remembered
the dancehall days, especially
the ‘pioneer socials.’
But as people became more
mobile they started to move
further afield and travelled
to nearby towns to frequent
thebiggerdancehalls,suchas
Bandon Town Hall.
Ballinadee Hall was not,
however, neglected. For a
time, it became a focal point
for the younger members of
the community and served
as a venue for basketball and
badminton.
It was also used for Macra
field days, and fashion shows,
andconcertsduringthe1980s,
but the real change – in soci-
ety and the usage of the hall
– came in the 1990s.
Over the last quarter of a
century, the building has
stood quietly, biding its time.
But soon, very soon, it will
once again be a safe space for
the young, the old, and those
in between.
ThepeopleofBallinadeeareattemptingtoinjectnew
lifeintotheirarea,writesJackieKeogh,andthey’re
startingatthecentreoflocallife–thecommunityhall
For some time the village of
Ballinadee, which is nestled
in the heart of the countryside
between Kinsale and Bandon,
has been witnessing its own
decline. Community life there
had dwindled ... until now.
The people of Ballinadee
havedecidedtotakeaction.At
a meeting on March 16th last,
they agreed to make the ne-
glected community hall their
first priority and breathe new
life into it.
Usage of Ballinadee Hall
hadfallenoffsomuchoverthe
years that it stood as almost as
an external representation of
the decline of this small rural
community.
Alotofpeopleturnedupfor
that community meeting and
it was clear from the energy
andtheenthusiasmexpressed
that it would not be long be-
fore the hall would once again
be an important focal point in
village life.
Ballinadee Hall was built in
the early 1950s – a time that
was particularly tough for
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BYSIOBHÁN
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Brow
Head
and
the
local
village
of
Crookhave
n could
benefit
hugely
from
a tourism
spin-
off if the
area
is developed
in
time
for
the
movie’s
release,
locals
have
suggested.Local
politicians
and
busi-
ness
people
in the
area
have
said
they
will
fully
support
any
plans
to have
the
area
de-
veloped
before
the
release
of
Episode
8 – which
stars
Mark
Hamill
and
Daisy
Ridley
– in
2017.
The
final
elements
of the
set
disappeared
last
Saturday
morning,
as the
last
trucks
left
the
area
after
weeks
of
preparation
, filming
and
dis-
mantling.
With
the
temporary
track-
way
removed,
there
is now
a
very
clear
path
to the
head,
and
the
adjacent
road,
which
was
once
just
a partially
over-
grown
dirt
track,
has
been
cleared
and
roughly
surfaced.
As a result,
the
film’s
pro-
uction
crew
left
behind
foun-
tions
foranexcellent
tourist
action
at the
head,
if in-
ted
parties
move
quickly
pitalise
on the
work
al-
done,
it was
suggested
ek.
ty Michael
Collins
d Brow
Head
holds
ecial
place
in his
his
mother’s
fam-
) originally
camethere.
en to the
land-even
long
be-ame
– with
a
g the
area
asn. And
I be-y support-
nly
about
ed and
I
think
they
would
all give
their
backing
to it. I have
felt,
for
a
very
long
time,
that
it could
be as popular
as the
Mizen,
if
developed
properly,’
he said.
Deputy
Jim
Daly
agreed
that
the
area
has
‘enormous
potential
for
a tourism
spin-
off.
Now
is the
time
to plan
and
take
advantage
when
the
movie
hits
the
screens,’
Depu-
ty Daly
said
this
week.
He
added
that
the
Film
Office
in Cork,
set
up during
his
time
as County
Mayor
in
2010,
should
be tasked
with
promoting
the
location
and
highlighting
the
potential
for
other
movie
makers.Local
publican
Dermot
O’Sullivan
from
Crookhaven
said
he also
saw
huge
poten-
tial
in the
area
but
cautioned
that
the
access
road
would
need
significant
investment
in order
to make
it safe
for
two
vehicles
topass
safely,
and
for
foreign
drivers.
‘It is quite
dangerous
in spots,’
he said,
‘and
I wouldn’t
want
to see
anyone
driving
up there
until
that
road
is made
safe.’
But
he added
that
he
hugely
impressed
condition
of the
site
after
the
crew
left
last
weekend.
‘I
walked
right
out
to the
Head
with
my
daughter
and
there
wasn’t
so much
as a match-
stick
left
behind.
I even
heard
they
had
men
dangling
on
ropes
gluing
back
in a few
rocks
that
had
become
loos-
ened
during
filming,’
he said.
‘They
did
a magnificen
t job
of clearing
the
site
when
they
left.’
Danny
O’Keeffe,
who
owns
the
house
closest
to the
set,
agreed
that
the
area
should
be
tapped
for
its potential,
with-
out
delay.
‘The
road
is there,
the
pathway
is there,
and
it is
an absolutely
stunning
loca-
tion,’
he said,
referring
to the
views
of Barleycove
on
one
side,
tothe
Fastnet
onthe
oth-
er, and
down
to the
peninsula
which
is home
to the
harbour
village
of Crookhaven
.
Deputy
Margaret
Murphy
O’Mahony
said
she
was
also
backing
the
calls
to have
the
area
made
into
a tourism
des-
tination,
but
sounded
a word
of caution,
saying
the
roads
and
broadband
in the
area
should
be tackled
first.
Deputy
Collins
said
a stat-
ue
of engineer
Marconi
is
planned
for
the
base
of the
head
tomark
the
transmissio
n
of signals
across
the
Atlantic,
from
Newfoundla
nd to Brow
Head,
in the
early
1900s.
‘There
is unbelievab
le po-
tential
here,’
he said.
‘Some-
one
has
to drive
this
and
it
needs
to come
from
the
local
community
. We
need
to get
Fáilte
Ireland,
Cork
C
Council
and
th
on board
BANTRY-b
ased
FF
Senator
Denis
O’Donovan
was
elected
chairman
of the
Seanad
this
week
after
getting
the
backing
of Fine
Gael.Although
the
post
usually
goes
toagovernmen
tsenator,
O’Donovan
was
promised
the
role
after
the
lengthy
nego-
tiations
to form
a governmen
t
concluded
last
month.
He
was
proposed
by Sen
Catherine
Ardagh,
daughter
of former
TD
Sean
Ardagh,
and
seconded
by Sen
Mark
Daly,
from
Kenmare,
both
members
of Fianna
Fail.
Sen
O’Donovan
, a solicitor
by profession,
was
first
elect-
ed to Cork
County
Council
in
1985,
and
re-elected
in 1991
and
1999.
He
was
nominated
to the
Seanad
in 1989.
He
was
an
unsuccessf
ul
candidate
at the
1993
Seanad
elections
but
returned
in1997.
O’Donovan
was
elected
to the
Dail
in 2002
but
lost
his
seat
five
years
later
and
retur
to the
Seanad.
In
O’Donovan
the
S
Seana
dchairgoes
toDenis
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4. We’re using the FREE
what3words app ...
but what is it?
Despite having an address, phone number or maybe even a web
address for the business or attraction that you want to find – it can still
prove difficult to find the exact physical location. But don’t worry, help is at
hand, via a new app called ‘what3words’ which is available for smartphones,
tablets etc. The app, which has divided and mapped the entire planet into
57 trillion 3mx3m squares, gives each of those squares a unique, random
three-word address.
Adverts and places of interest referenced in this magazine have such an
address printed on them and all you need to do to get the exact location is
download the app onto your device, enter the ‘address’ (exactly as you see
it) and hey presto, you have the precise location on the map.
Here is an example of ‘what3words’
coordinates as they will appear on an
advert or attraction:
Clonakilty, often known locally as‘Clon’is approximately 45 minutes by road to
the west of Cork city.The town is located at the head of the tidal Clonakilty Bay
and is surrounded by rolling hills, estuaries and beaches.There’s always some-
thing happening in this vibrant town – including festivals, music, parades, great
shopping and a the town offers a wide variety of pubs, cafés and restaraunts as
well as a cinema and swimming pools.Clonakilty makes a great base from which
to explore the locality and the widerWest Cork area.
The town has undergone something of a facelift in the past year or so, with a
beautiful new streetscape recently completed.In true Clonakilty style, the entire
community came out to celebrate this with a fantastic carnival on June 12th and
in doing so extended a warmWest Cork welcome to all to come and enjoy all that
Clon has to offer.See you there!
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Welcome !
Tel: 00 353 23 8833352
Email: enq@dunmorehousehotel.ie
Situated on the Wild Atlantic Way, Dunmore House Hotel,
renowned for its excellent food and service, has a warm
and welcoming ambience that attracts guests to return
time and time again.
SUMMER JAZZ
Wednesdays 6.30 to 9 pm
Music while you eat!
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5. Some useful information ...
ClonakiltyTourist Office
25,Ashe St,Clonakilty
Tel: +353 (0)23-8833226
Email:clonakilitytio@failteireland.ie
Open 9am to 5pm six days a week
(Mon to Sat) for the summer season.
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Clonakilty, West Cork +353 23 8833249 info@lisselan.com
www.lisselan.com
Gardens | Golf | Fishing
Wedding Photography
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Tel: 023 8895055
For all your summer Medical, Baby,
Skincare, Cosmetic & Fragrance needs.
CROWLEYS
LATE NIGHT Pharmacy
at Scallys SuperValu Clonakilty
Coming soon:
Don’t Forget
your Passport!
A special Wild Atlantic Way
visitors’ ‘passport’ has been
developed by Fáilte Ireland
and An Post.
The passport contains a section for each of the various zones along the
Wild Atlantic Way route and visitors to Discovery Points can call into the
local Post Office or Tourist Office to have their passport stamped with a
unique motif for each one. The Wild Atlantic Way Passport may be
purchased (for €10) at over 130 selected post offices along the Wild
Atlantic Way.
This passport is a wonderful way for visitors to record their experiences
along the route. They will be rewarded for buying a passport with free entry
into a draw for a holiday of a lifetime along the Wild Atlantic Way.
Additionally, every time a visitor reaches 20 new stamps in their passport,
they are encouraged to call into the nearest Tourist Information Office to
receive a special Wild Atlantic Way gift.
For additional information on the Wild Atlantic Way passport visit
www.wildatlanticway.com/passport or call into the local post office or
tourist office.
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Park Cinema
Catch one of the latest Box Office releases at the Park Cinema. A great
way to spend some time on a blustery and rainy afternoon.See The
Southern Star for cinema listings.
Farmer’s Market
Visit the Farmer’s Market in Recorder’s Alley each Friday to get the best of
produce ranging from meat,vegetables and bread to art,coffee and home
baking.
Jungle City
Clonakilty was an official Jungle City in 2012 and over
20 jungle animals are still to be found all over the town.
Some,like the elephants and crocodiles,are easier to
spot but the fun is discovering an exotic bird in a tree or
an unusual tiger while you go about your daily shopping or walk around
the town.Look out for Jungle City maps in outlets around town.
Take a tasty tour!
From June to August every Friday (11am to 3pm),rain or
shine,Kate Ryan of flavour.ie conducts a (walking) food tour
of Clonakilty.The tour is focussed on local food processors
and incorporates history,tradition,skills and innovation
in small scale artisan food production in the town – e.g.
Clonakilty Black Pudding;Clonakilty Market;Clonakilty
Chocolate;Clonakilty Ice Cream;Fresh Fish Seafood Deli;
MJ O’Neill Craft Butchers and more. The tour is fully guided
by Kate,a food writer and blogger and includes tastings
at every stop.It has been assessed and approved by Failte
Ireland and is listed on theWild AtlanticWay as a recom-
mended thing to try out when in the area.Full details and
booking on:www.flavour.ie/clonakilty-food-tour.
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A little piece of food heaven
Clonakilty (and the widerWest Cork
area) is renowned for an attitude
towards food based on quality,taste,
sustainability and local ingredients
from local producers.Scally’s SuperValu is a great
example of this ethos in action.A food lover’s heav-
en,you’ll find an amazing range of cheeses,meats,
fish,salads,breads and pastries,savouries,sweet
treats,pre-prepared dishes and much more sourced
from just around the corner and from further afield.
If you’re planning a meal at home,a dinner party or
a picnic this summer,you’ll be spoilt for choice!
See www.www.supervaluclon.ie
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Be prepared to swing,climb,jump,
scream,laugh and drop around Clonak-
ilty’s exciting new Aerial Trekking High
Ropes Course at up to 40ft above the
ground.Located beside the Park Cinema
on the Quality Hotel Complex it has two
levels,you can choose to do Level 1 or
both Level 1 & 2 if you are brave enough!
Perfect for individual or family adventure,
team building,or corporate groups.
Level 1 has 13 challenging elements
such as balancing on cables,leaping
on swinging logs and cargo nets while
you are 17ft off the ground.This course
is 65m long and is perfect for a begin-
ner climber.Level 2 also has 13 thrill
inducing elements,all while you are 40ft
above ground! Not for the faint-hearted,
the elements include rope bridges,cargo
nets,balancing on cables and a few extra
challenges to excite even the biggest
adrenaline junkie.
You can also have a go on the climbing
tower,the 100m zip line or what about the
power fan jump? Take a 65ft freefall in
complete safety!
Clonakilty
www.theparkcinema.com | 023 8834141
The Quality Hotel Complex Link Road, Clonakilty, West Cork
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Full range of BBQ Meats
Including - Kebabs, Grillsticks, Spare Ribs,
Steak Burgers & Home-made Sausages
Weekly Special Offers
Edward Twomey
Butchers
PEARSE ST., CLONAKILTY
023-8833365
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7. Michael Collins House Museum
The newly opened Michael Collins House
Museum in Clonakilty is located in a wonderfully
restored Georgian building at No.7 Emmet
Square.The museum tells the story of Ireland’s
struggle for independence focusing on Tadgh an Asna,O’
Donovan Rossa and of course,Michael Collins.As well as a
number of displays there is an audio-visual room and a gift shop.
The Museum is open Saturday from 10am to 5pm and Sunday
from 12pm to 5pm,and five days a week from June.For more
information contact (023) 8858676.History buffs will also be
interested in visiting Michael Collins’birthplace atWoodfield
near Lisavaird.
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Model RailwayVillage
Get an overview of the area
in miniature by visiting the
Model RailwayVillage where
West Cork is beautifully
captured on a scale of 1:24. The working
replica of theWest Cork Railway is delight-
ful as it chugs along through towns and
countryside.There is also an informative
Exhibition Centre,indoor play room and
café facility on-site. The Choo-Choo road
train is a great way to explore Clonakilty.
As it weaves its way through the town,you get a great glimpse of the historical landmarks,
architecture,shop fronts and squares. The Choo-Choo leaves from the Model RailwayVillage.
www.modelvillage.ie
The Henry Ford
Ancestral Site
The Henry Ford Ancestral Site
is situated on a piece of the
Lisselan Estate. Henry Ford’s
grandfather,John Ford,was a tenant farmer of
30 acres on the site during the 1800s before
he emigrated to America with his family dur-
ing the famine.Learn the full history and see
a display of Model T Fords on your visit.
www.lisselan.com
Gone fishing!
Fishing in the
Ring Estuary and
Clonakilty Bay is
well renowned
in the angling community
as being some of the best
fishing there is due to the
diverse natural habitat and
the cleanliness of the waters.
Shoreline and pier angling
are on offer for most part of
the year and there are char-
ter boats available for hire.
Inchydoney beach
Possibly the most beautiful beach inWest Cork,Inchydoney is a blue flag,
family-friendly beach with vast expanses of sand and dunes. There are good
surfing and bathing conditions and lifeguards on duty during the peak seasons.
Why not earn to surf like a pro at Inchydoney Surf School? Expert lessons for
beginners to advanced surfers.All equipment provided and the school is approved by the
Irish Surfing Association (ISA) www.inchydoneysurfschool.com
Walk the HistoricalTrail through Clonakilty
Clonakilty is full of history and there is a landmark around every corner.
A stroll around the town will show you how rich in history the streets are –
from the Kilty Stone,to the Town Gallows and Fever Hospital.Call into the
Tourist Office for a map or alternatively go to discoverireland.ie.Pop into
theWest Cork Regional Museum onWestern Road to find out about the
possibility of guided tours.
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www.Debarra.ie eolas@debarra.ie 023 8833381
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LUNCH SERVED DAILY 12-4PM MON TO SAT
Every Monday Traditional Irish Session
Every Tuesday Acoustic Session
Every Wednesday the DeBarra’s Sitting Room w/ Gav Moore
JUNE:
Fri 24th LISA O NEILL
Sun 26th: COMEDY w/ AL PORTER
JULY:
Sat 2nd SOUTH OF IRELAND BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS & OLD TYME FAYRE
Wed 6th LEO STANNARD - (Tickets on sale now)
Thurs 7th JOHN SPILLANE - (Tickets on sale now)
FRI 8TH BRUCE UNGER BAND
Thurs 15th HYMN FOR HER (US)
Thurs 28th MUNDY - (Tickets on sale now)
AUGUST:
Thurs 11th SHARON SHANNON - (Tickets on sale now)
Sun 21st CHARLIE PAR (US) - (Tickets on sale now)
Thurs 25th CAITLIN & CIARAN -(Tickets on sale now)
SEE WWW.DEBARRA.IE FOR FULL LISTINGS
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Open Daily 12 noon to 9.30pm
Lunch Menus, Set Dinner Menus & a La Carte Menus Available
Locally Sourced Produce Fish Specialities Prime Irish Beef
Homemade Desserts Daily Blackboard Specials
All Group Sizes Catered For
The Copper Pot Restaurant & Bar @ The Clonakilty Hotel
Wolfe Tone Street, Clonakilty, West Cork
reception@theclonakilty.com | www.theclonakilty.com
www.facebook.com/thecopperpotrestaurant.com
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8. 8 50 Things to see and do
Timoleague is a picturesque village, situated on the Kinsale to
Clonakilty coast road (the R600). Perched on the edge of a long sea inlet,
this friendly tourist village is dominated by the ruins of a 13th century
abbey. The abbey was founded by the Franciscan order in 1240 A.D., on the
site of a 6th century monastic settlement founded by Saint Molaga. The
name Timoleague comes from the Irish for House of Molaga (Tigh Molaga).
Courtmacsherry village, just a few kilometres down the estuary from
Timoleague, is one of the true gems of West Cork – it has a wealth of natural
beauty and boasts a wide range of leisure activities for the visitor, such as
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location of useful amenities
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advertising within this guide.
On all advertisements you will
see a reference number. Simply
find the corresponding number
on the street map (or the
other maps elsewhere in this
magazine) to find the location
of a particular advertiser.
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Watersports in Courtmacsherry harbour
Rediscover the adventurer within you and learn sailing or powerboat-
ing in the beautiful Courtmacsherry Harbour. Expert guidance will
have you afloat within minutes and you may just discover a hobby of a
lifetime.www.courtmacsherrywatersports.com
Timoleague Abbey
Visit the magnificent remains of a Franciscan Friary which was built in 1240 AD. Friars lived in
the Abbey until 1629. The Friary was burnt by Cromwellian Soldiers in 1642. All the stained
glass has been destroyed but the magnificent stonework architecture can still be admired.
Birdwatching
The mudflats of the Timoleague Estuary are a haven for birds and birdwatch-
ers.Note:If birdwatching is your thing,then you should also visit the estuary
at Rosscarbery (see pages 8 and 9).For info on birdwatching tours,see
www.shearwaterwildlifetours.com
McCarthy’s MazeTrail – Rathclaren, Kilbrittain
This is a most delightful maze – grown to a different theme each year,the 8ft
high maze is spread over six acres and is great fun for everyone.Different
skill levels and lengths of maze are available so there is something to suit
every age and ability. Situated in Rathclaren and very well signposted.
www.mccarthysmazetrail.weebly.com
KilbrittainWhale
Visit the real skeleton of one of nature’s giants - the fin whale. In 2009,this
whale beached itself in Burren and despite many efforts to save it,it died. Its
bones have now been cleaned and are on display in the picturesque village of
Kilbrittain and are very educational to visit.
KilbrittainTrails
Launched last summer,the KilbrittainWalking Trails are already proving pop-
ular with both locals and visitors alike.There are four different trails that all
loop and start at the village park.They range from the shortest – The Castle
Walk which is 3.7km,to the longest – The Kiln Loop which is 14.5km.Maps of
the trails are available to walkers and they are a great way of exploring the vast countryside
and taking in places like Kilbrittain Castle (the oldest habitable castle in Ireland),Clashavanna
View and TrinityWell.For more go to www.kilbrittaintrails.ie
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The Seven Heads Peninsula
Driving the Seven Heads is a most scenic journey. It is a deeply indented and
rugged coastline that stretches from Timoleague through Courtmacsherry,
around Dunworley Bay and on to Ballinglanna. Route maps are available in
most shops for walkers and show the different routes and their distances.
www.sevenheadspeninsula.ie
Dunworley Beach – Beachcomb for treasure
After a storm,you may be lucky enough to find one of the coveted blue
beads which sometimes get washed up from the depths. The treacher-
ous rocks around the bay caused a few shipwrecks in the past and the
beads are thought to come from either the Rover,an Algerian Pirate Ship
which sank in 1631 or from the Amity,an African slave ship which sank in 1700 and which was
carrying timber,glass and elephant tusks when it went down.
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Timoleague Abbey
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TIMOLEAGUE
Your local independent retailer
GROCERIES . ICE-CREAMS
MAHERS COFFEE . LOTTO
Tel: 023 8846140
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Mill Street, Timoleague
Timoleague
Lotto, Fuel, ATM
Fresh Pizza & General Grocery
Tel: 023-8846839
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Be prepared to
SWING CLIMB JUMP
SCREAM LAUGH & DROP
CLIMBING TOWER
with two challenging walls
AERIAL TREKKING HIGH ROPES
2 levels with 13 exciting elements in each level!
POWER FAN JUMP
LASER TAG & 100M ZIP LINE - COMING SOON!OON!
NOW OPEN!
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Clonakilty Park Adventure
Located beside the Quality Hotel & Leisure Club, Clonakilty
Tel. 023 8834141
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WEST CORK’S MUSIC CENTRE
Come & Listen...
Instruments & Accessories
CDs & Vinyl
Spiller’s Lane, Clonakilty - 023 8834982
MUSIC SHOP
Come & Play
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POST OFFICE
CHEMIST
GARDA STATION
HOTEL
CHILDRENS
PLAYGROUND
Rosscarbery – situated halfway between
Clonakilty and Leap – is a truly picturesque place
with its main N71 causeway running between the
restaurants, a hotel, golf, kayaking, walks and
more ... it’s amazing how much is packed into
this small but perfectly formed town
Rosscarbery
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T: 023 884 8054 M: 087 222 0467
Email: info@smugglerscove.ie
www.smugglerscove.ie
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11. TRADITIONAL MUSIC – Sessions every Thursday
Nolan’s (award winning bar)
North Square,
Rosscarbery
Bar Food Served
7 Days a week
(023) 884 8214
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The Lagoon Activity Centre
Rent a paddle boat,kayak or row boat and explore
the lagoon from a different perspective. The entire
lagoon is no more than 3ft deep at any point and so
it makes an ideal and safe venue for beginners and
young children.Windsurfing lessons are also offered on the Lagoon.
www.lagoonactivitycentre.ie
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TheWarren Strand in Rosscarbery is a gem of a beach and enjoys Blue Flag status. It is
family-friendly with safe bathing and there are numerous rock pools for the kids to explore.
There is a lifeguard on duty during peak season and toilet facilities.If you prefer to try your
hand at fishing,the pier on the western side is a popular angling spot.The walk from the
Celtic Ross Hotel to the pier is popular with locals and visitors alike,as is theWarren cliff
walk on the eastern side of the beach.
Smugglers Cove Golf and Adventure Centre
This is a state of the art,astro turf,18-hole crazy golf course offering fun for all
the family.There is also a golf driving range and an on-site cafe for when you
need a break.Visit the Amazing Maze that changes every day.
www.rosscarberygolf.com
The
Lagoon
Walk
Take a
gentle
scenic stroll around the lagoon
in Rosscarbery. The walk will
take you over the causeway and
around the lagoon.This is
paved and particularly suitable
for people who are pushing
buggies. Look out for the
information boards that give
details about the local and
migratory birds you may see
in the area.
Carrigfadda HillWalk – Reenascreena
The Carrigfadda HillWalk is a linear walk of about
3.7km.It has a steep climb to the summit where there
is a seven-metre high MarianYear cross erected.There
are about 320 wooden and stone steps making the
climb easier and the view from the summit is a panoramic vista from the Old
Head of Kinsale to the Mizen Head.
Drombeg Stone Circle
Also known as the‘Druid’s Altar’,this is a recumbent
stone circle consisting of 13 closely spaced stones.
Of all the megalithic sites in Ireland,Drombeg is the
most visited.A little to the west of the monument are
two round stone-walled prehistoric huts and a fulacht fiadh (cooking place),
which features a hearth,a well and a trough in which water could be boiled
by the addition of red-hot stones.
Pitch and Putt
Located at the back of theWarren Strand on Ross-
carbery Bay,this Rosscarbery Pitch and Putt Club
boasts two 18-hole links courses featuring a unique
selection of holes amid the sand dunes.
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Experience the perfect
West Cork brunch
Sat & Sun 9am-1pm
Enjoy the ultimate Sunday lunch
Sun, 12pm-5pm
Light & bright... look out at Rosscarbery Bay or dine ‘al fresco’ on our terrace
Food served all day until 9:30pm
Dine looking out over
Rosscarbery Bay in our new
Kingfisher Bar & Bistro
The Celtic Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery, West Cork
Tel:+353 (0)23 88 48722 | Email: info@celticross.com | Web: celticrosshotel.com
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Two 18 hole links courses
Membership, Green Fees & Club Hire
Special weekly (7 days)
Family Membership
play as often as you like €50
Green Fee from €7 for Adults
and €5 for under 16 yr olds.
Tel: 087 6602949
087 2186529 (PRO)
www.rosscarberypitchandputt.ie
RYAN’SSHOP & FORECOURT
Spar Express
Rosscarbery - 023 8848018
Petrol & Diesel - Hot Food & Deli
Coffee & Tea - Wine - Fresh Meat
Home Baking
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OPEN 7.30am - 9pm
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SKIBBEREEN
02851699 or info@thetreehouse.ie
For More info visit thetreehouse.ie
All Day Cafe
Baby Crawl Area
Two Play Structures
Birthday Parties
Free WiFi
Open 7 Days A Week
during school Holidays
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FOAM PRODUCTS KEEPING YOU
‘SAFE AT SEA’ ALL YEAR ROUND
Polyurethane and Polyethylene High Density Foam for the
marine industry (supplying commercial & pleasure craft)
Boat buoyancy Seat cushions Mattresses
BRACKEN FOAM FABRICATORS LTD
All our foam
products are water &
chemical repellent &
Also supplying foam fabricated
products to these industries:
Retail, Computing, Electronics,
Medical, Aviation, Marine,Con-
struction/Engineering and
Sports
Contact our Specialist Team on 023 8844893
Bracken Foam Fabricators, Bandon, Co. Cork
info@foamfabricators.ie | www.foamfabricators.ie
Sherkin Island Ferry
10 minutes crossing from Baltimore
Year-round service
Baltimore, Co. Cork
Tel: 087 2447828 or 087 2638470
info@sherkinferry.com
www.sherkinferry.com
Ten Island Tours
Explore the beauty of Roaringwater Bay
& its islands with commentary on 2-hour
cruise (August and September). Available for
group bookings, angling river trips, diving,
whale-watching
Ilen River Cruise & Inish Beg
Estate & Gardens
Cruise the Ilen River and visit the beautiful Inish Beg Estate and Gardens
on Wednesdays/Sundays in July and August.
For more info and booking (essential) for both Ten Island Tour & Ilen
River Tour : Call 087-2638470 or email info@sherkinferry.com or
visit www.tenislandtours.com
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Clonakilty Community Arts Centre
The CCAC is a fully inclusive creative,drop-in hub. It is run by
volunteers and there is always an interesting display,art exhibition,
puppet show or some other creative activity going on. Check out
their facebook page for daily updates on activities.
www.facebook.com/clonarts
Get married!
Clonakilty,Rosscarbery and Courtmacsherry are amongst the most popular destinations to
get hitched inWest Cork.It’s quite obvious to see why.There’s a choice of high class hotels,
all of whom have the experience to make a special day really memorable,wonderful scenery,
romantic churches and venues for civil ceremonies,and it’s quite simply a lovely part of Ireland
to visit.Calling all couples! It’s time to pop the question ...then you’ll have a great excuse to
come back and see us again.
Live music
Clonakilty has its finger on the pulse when it comes to the music
scene. Whether it’s a traditional music session in somewhere like
An Teach Beag,Con & Maura’s or O’Donovan’s Hotel,an after-
noon session in Scannell’s,a gig at the world famous DeBarra’s
Folk Club,a melody at Shanley’s Piano Bar or one of the numerous music festivals,
Clonakilty will definitely have your foot tapping to a musical beat wherever you
venture.Check locally for details of gigs and sessions – many of which are free
and some are timed earlier in the day to suit families.
Clonakilty Church –
Stained Glass paradise
You do not have to be an avid
church goer to appreciate a
visit to the Clonakilty Catholic
church. The architecture and stained glass alone
attract so much warranted attention that there
are now pamphlets on offer at the church giving
visitors details on the glass – which are artworks in
themselves.
Quality Hotel & Leisure Club, Clonakilty
Tel: 023 88 36400
www.qualityhotelclonakilty.com
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enjoy your coffee
after lunch while I’ll
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POST OFFICE
CHEMIST
GARDA STATION
CHILDREN’S
PLAYGROUND
PARKING
Western Road
Western Road
Park Road
Park Road
ParkRoad
FernhillRoad
Fernhill Road
TO ROSSCARBERY,
SKIBBEREEN,
DUNMANWAY
ROSSMORE
TO BALLINEEN
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CHEMIST
GARDA STATION
CHILDREN’S
PLAYGROUND
PARKING
Western Road
Park Road
ParkRoad
Fernhill Road
TO ROSSCARBERY,
SKIBBEREEN,
DUNMANWAY
ROSSMORE
TO BALLINEEN
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This map shows you the street layout of Clonakilty
and the location of useful amenities such as the
garda station and chemists.The numbers indicate the
location of the local businesses that are advertising
within this guide. On all advertisements you will see
a reference number. Simply find the corresponding
number on the street map (or the other maps of
surrounding areas elsewhere in this magazine) to
find the location of a particular advertiser.
ilty Town
Pearse Street
McCurtainHill
Assumption Place
RossaStreet
Ashe Street
Wolfe Tone Street
Convent Road
LarkinStreet
ConnollyStreet
BridgeStreet
Kent Street
Emmet Square
R.C. Church
Western Road
By-pass
Inchydoney Road
Ring Road
CLONAKILTY
Rosscarbery
Rathbarry
Ardfield
Timoleague
Courtmacsherry
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16. Visit Cape Clear Island
and Fastnet Rock trips
on selected days
www.schullferry.com
10% discount for online booking (Schull only)
Cape Clear Ferry Service
from Schull & Baltimore
Return Fares from Schull
to Cape Clear Island
Adult Return - €16
Family - €2 adults & 2 children) - €40
Student (unaccompanied minors) - €10
Children (under 14) - €8
Additional Child on family ticket - €5
Schull to Cape Clear Island
Depart from Schull 11:00 12:00
Depart from Cape Clear 16:00 17:00
Check website www.fastnettour.com
for fares and other details
Depart from Schull 11:00 12:00
Depart from Cape Clear 16:00 17:00
June
Tuesday and
Thursday Sunday
Sunday
Tuesday to
SaturdayJuly & August
Return Fares from Schull to
Baltimore via Cape Clear Island
One way same as return fares above
Adults - €20
Family - €55
Students - €12
Children €10
Additional Child on family fare - €6
Fastnet Rock Tours
Depart from Cape Clear
Sunday
Tuesday and
ThursdayJune to August
Check www.cailinoir.com for Baltimore
to Cape Clear ferry times
Visit Cape Clear Island
and Fastnet Rock trips
on selected days
10% discount for online booking (Schull only)
www.schullferry.com
087-389 9711 or 028 39159
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The Best Thai Restaurant in West Cork
Authentic Thai Cuisine
Baan Sujittra
3/4 Connolly Street, Clonakilty
Tel (023) 8836793
www.baansujittra.com
baansujittra@gmail.com
"Blending perfectly into the colourful town of Clonakilty, Sujittra (Susie)
Taknew's delightful Thai restaurant is a haven for those who love the subtle
and aromatic exotic spices that abound in South-East Asian food. With an
extensive menu, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten free dishes, you
will enjoy this authentic spot."
Lucinda O'Sullivan,
The Sunday Independent
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OPEN Tuesday to Sunday from 5.00pm
Tuesday Special €25 for 2 people
includes a starter and a main course
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Michelle Mitton
Design Gallery
Pearse Street Clonakilty
+353 (0)23 8835412
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Come and enjoy a drink in a family run establishment
Owned by the Shanley Family since Jan. 1904
Live music every
weekend
Acoustic Session
every Thursday
THINKING OF SELLING OR LETTING?
CLONAKILTY
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www.clonakiltycarcentre.com
VALETING | HOT FOAM CAR WASH | TRUCK WASH
WASH & HOOVER FOR €10 | ALLOY WHEEL SALES
CAR-SALES-SERVICING
(FreeWash & Hoover with every service)
The Bypass, Clonakilty
email: melnykstephen@yahoo.ie
087 7401942 | Mon-Sat 9am - 6pm
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Geraldine Kingston opened “Gearóidín’s Café Bakery”
at 18 Pearse Street, Clonakilty in 1996
and it is now established as
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Rent a bike
Clonakilty is the first
town in Ireland with
its own bike rental
scheme.Mimicking
the successful bike schemes in Dublin and
Cork,this local version has 60 bikes availa-
ble in 11 locations throughout the town,and
in nearby villages.The bikes,sponsored by
local firm Clóna Dairies,can be picked up
and dropped off at various‘docks’in Clon-
akilty,Inchydoney,Courtmacsherry,
Rosscarbery and Dunmore.The bikes are
equipped with carrier baskets,gears and
lights,and users can avail of a special high-
viz jacket,helmet and information booklet
detailing cycle routes in the locality.For
more information ask at one of the local
hotels or see www.clonbike.com.Also ask
for details on free bike tours during the
summer.
Play a round of golf
West Cork has some of the
finest and most scenic golf
courses in Europe. Whether
you are playing a round at
the parkland nine-hole courses at Dunmore Golf
Club overlooking the Atlantic Ocean,or at Lisselan,
which has the tranquil Arigideen River running
through it,or if you’re perfecting your swing at
Rosscarbery driving range or simply enjoying a
round of Pitch and Putt overlookingWarren Strand,
you will have a memorable day.
Horseriding
ExploreWest Cork’s beautiful countryside
and beaches on horseback.Lessons are
available at many venues throughout the
county and many establishments have
excellent bridle paths and routes for riders to explore.Ask locally
for pony trekking and stables.www.irishhorsesociety.com
Meet a real-life toy maker!
The folks at Little Green Dot have
been making quality,contemporary,
handmade toys and baby gifts in a
traditional and ethical way since 2013
and it is now possible to see where they work and learn how
their pieces are created.This new studio and shop will be
open from July 1st and will allow for greater interaction with
the public and allow them to learn more about what is done
at Little Green Dot.The studio is situated on theWestern Road
in Clonakilty. See www.littlegreendot.ie for details and
opening hours.
Try a parkrun
Parkruns are free,weekly,5km timed runs held
in thousands of locations around the world.
They are open to everyone (once registered –
see parkrun.ie for details),the events are free,
and are safe and easy to take part in.People of every ability are en-
couraged to take part;from beginners to those with more experience
– all are welcome.The local parkrun takes place at the Showgrounds
on Park Road in Clonakilty every Saturday morning at 9.30am.You’ll
be made most welcome and there’s always good banter with many
participants enjoying coffee and cake afterwards!
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CASTLEFREKE
ROSSCARBERY
INCHYDONEY
ISLAND
ARDFIELD
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Rathbarry
Sprigging School
The Sprigging School
was initiated by Lady
Carbery in 1825 during
a worldwide revival of lace-making. The lace
from this school was known as‘sprigging’lace
because its pattern was shaped like a sprig or
a spray.Learn how this lace was made,the poor
environment in which it was made and the
utensils and equipment used in its manufacture.
Galley Head Lighthouse
Galley Head Lighthouse gives
superb views over the ocean.
The lighthouse was built in
1875 and it was from here that
the keepers would have witnessed the tragic loss of
the Lusitania in 1915. It is also claimed that Ray
Bradbury based his story‘The Fog Horn’on a
reported sighting of a giant sea serpent off Galley
Head in the 1800s. For an authentic experience,why
not hire a keeper’s cottage for the weekend.
See www.irishlandmark.com/property/galley-head-
lightkeepers-house or www.greatlighthouses.com
Long Strand
There are
many fabulous
walks around
Clonakilty,but
to walk the beach at Long Strand,
Owenahincha,and to explore the
sand dunes,is a wonderful way to
spend some time. Whether you
take a pleasurable stroll or a
mad scramble,it’s a great way to
get in touch with nature and get a
lungful of fresh sea air.
CastlefrekeWoods andTrails
Between Rathbarry and Owenahincha,Castlefreke has
some great walks through woods,trails and alongside the
local beaches. Castlefreke castle – a gothic ruin which was burnt by Cromwellian
forces in 1648 – is one of Ireland’s most imposing ruins and although there is no
access to the building or grounds it’s very easy to find and spot from surrounding
roads.Castlefreke woods are State-owned and have a marked trail showing both a
linear and a circuit walk.
Rathbarry
Museum
Rathbarry
is a quaint,
proud
village,which has a delightful
assortment of things to see from
Lady Carbery’sWell to the white
limestone Celtic Cross which
is over 30ft high and which was
erected in memory of the ninth
Earl of Carbery. The museum is
located adjacent to the post
office and shop and depicts
life and events of the past in
the community.
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More great things to see & do...
Abbeymahon Abbey
Soak up the historic ambience of Abbeymahon Abbey which
was founded in 1172 by the King of Desmond,Dermot Mac-
Cormac MacCarthy. It was colonised by a group of Cistercian
Monks for over a century. It is amazing to think that the stone-
walled structure has survived so many centuries.
Fishing on the Argideen River
Lisselan Estate holds some of the best stretches of private fishing on the Argideen
River. There is a mile of double bank fishing with ten named pools and a mile of single
bank fishing offering the best angling for salmon and sea trout.
An experienced gillie is available on request.www.lisselan.com
Castle Salem and the Quaker Graveyard
Visit the amazing Castle Salem near Rosscarbery – possibly
Ireland’s best preserved 15th century castle. Built in 1470 by
Catherine,daughter of the Earl of Desmond,the castle has been
carefully restored and maintained by the Daly family.Get a daily
tour and marvel at the 11ft thick walls or rent the converted barn
for a weekend getaway. There is a tranquil Quaker Graveyard
nearby.www.castlesalem.ie
Theatre buff? Check out Rossmore
Rossmore is a small village half way between the towns of Clonakilty
and Dunmanway with a wonderful theatre in terms of lighting,sound
and seating as well as the productions put on.TheWest Cork Drama
Festival has its home here - see www.rossmoretheatre.com for more
details of plays and concerts.
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ATaste ofWest Cork
The A Taste ofWest Cork Food Festival,this year being held from
September 8th to 19th is a veritable smorgasbord of food markets,
cooking demonstrations,cookery competitions,special dinners,
brunches,banquets,food-tastings,talks,exhibitions,children’s
events and more.It is driven by a pride and passion forWest Cork’s famous local,food cul-
ture.If you’re a food lover,don’t miss this special week.www.atasteofwestcork.com
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Art by Aidan O’Regan
Available at Michelle Mitton Design Gallery
Pearse Street Clonakilty
+353 (0)23 8835412
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STOCKISTS OF;
Smafolk
Katvig
Poppy Rose
Didriksons
Molo
22 Rossa Street, Clonakilty | Tel: 023 8858784
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Visit a threshing festival
Old time threshing days and vintage fairs can
be found throughoutWest Cork across the summer
months.They celebrate the historic traditions of
rural Ireland and rural life at harvest time.You’ll
find old tractors and machinery,often beautifully maintained and restored
are on show as well as other attractions for the family and kids.
See The Southern Star newspaper for details.
See a road bowling match
Road bowling is played mostly in Armagh
and County Cork,particularlyWest Cork
in which competitors attempt to take the
fewest throws to propel a metal ball along a
predetermined course of country roads.Big crowds of spectators often
line the roads to watch,bet on the outcome and proffer advice to their
favoured competitor in the course of a match or‘score’.
To find out whether a match is planned nearby ask locally or visit
www.southernstar.ie/sport.
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Get your togs on and go for a swim
If you fancy a swim but you’re not sure about
theWest Cork water temperatures,then there
are other options! The swimming pool at The
Celtic Ross Hotel in Rosscarbery is open to the
public or why not check out the leisure club at The Quality Hotel in
Clonakilty,which is complete with pool,gym and more.There’s also
the public swimming pool over the road in Dunmanway.
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Take a drive, marvel at our scenery
Our final suggestion is to simply jump in your car on a nice sunny day and enjoy the views,
especially if you take the coastal roads wherever possible.Here’s a suggested route:
Clonakilty,Courtmasherry,Timoleague back to Clonakilty,Inchydoney,Dunmore,Ardfield,
Rathbarry,Castlefreke,Owenahincha,Rosscarbery and then back to Clon via the N71 for a
well-earned cuppa!
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Tel: 023 8833345
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JUNE
9th-12th.............ClonakiltyBicycleFestival
16th.......................CelebratingJamesJoyce’sBloomsday
inClon–starts12noonatthePostOffice
16th-19th...........ClonakiltyOrganicArtsFestival
18th.......................TourofWestCorkcharitycycle
19th.......................BattleoftheBigCross(1798)
commemoration,AsnaSquare,8pm
24th-July1st.....BallinascarthyCommunityFestival
JULY
June24th-1st...BallinascarthyCommunityFestival(contd)
1st..........................10kcharityroadrace,Ballinascarthy
2nd........................SouthofIrelandBrassBands
Championships,Clonakilty
2nd........................ClonakiltyOldTimeFair
9th........................BarryroeAgriculturalShow
17th-24th...........FestivaloftheBard,Lisavaird
22nd-Aug1st....CourtmacsherryHarbourFestival
30th......................CourtmacsherryRegatta
31st-Aug4th....ArdfieldSummerFestival
AUGUST
July31st-4th...ArdfieldSummerFestival(contd)
5th-14th...........RosscarberyFamilyFestival
26th....................RosscarberyHorseFair
22nd...................AnnualMichaelCollinsCommemoration
attheCollinsstatue,EmmetSquare.
20th-28th........NationalHeritageWeek.
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12th-21st..........TimoleagueHarvestFestivalfeaturing
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SEPTEMBER
DatesTBC........CourtmacsherryStorytellingFestival
15th-18th ........ClonakiltyInternationalGuitarFestival
9th-18th...........TasteofWestCorkFoodFestival.
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10th.....................AnnualClonakiltycharitycycle
What’s On ....
There’s no shortage of great things to do in Clonakilty and the
surrounding areas over the coming months. Here are things at a glance!
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Regular events through the summer
Check The Southern Star
newspaper – out every
Thursday – for full details
of events closer to the time

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JERSEY 2016
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LOCAL SPORTS
STOCKISTS
Open Tuesday - Saturday 10am -6pm
22, Connolly Street, Clonakilty phone 023 8836938
www.lettercollum.ie
GOURMET FOOD WITH A HEALTHY ATTITUDE
We have all you need for a picnic, lunch or lazy dinner
FRESH EVERYDAY
Breads, Scones, Croissants
Salads, Tarts, Sausage Rolls, Pasties
Pastries and Cakes (Gluten -free)
Coffee and Wine
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SUSULADIES BOUTIQUE
SUSU offers a mix of both well renowned and exclusive labels
incorporating daywear casual to smart and occasion wear
Stockists of:
Private Consultation available by appointment
Great range of jewellery & accessories available
Gift vouchers available
Opening hours: Mon to Sat 10am - 6pm
Please note we’ve relocated to 7 Ashe St, Clonakilty
24 Ashe Street, Clonakilty | Tel: 023 8833614
Some of the Selection of Diamond Set Shaped Wedding Bands
John Lowney
JEWELLERS
Ceelebraatting 30 Years in Buussinnesss
Extensive Range: Diamond Rings, Wedding Rings, Gold and Silver Jewellery
Gifts for: Flower Girls, Bridesmaids and Best man available at:
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NEW Craft Studio & Shop (open from July 1st)
Take the chance to ‘meet the maker’ and see what we do.
See our website for opening hours or give us a call
www.littlegreendot.ie | 087 1302307
Little Green Dot, Western Road, Clonakilty
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23. Take a Choo Choo tour!
Don’t let the weather stop you seeing the sights of Clonakilty.Take a tour in
Choo Choo – the town’s very own road train. During your tour you’ll soon
understand why Clonakilty has been designated a West Cork Heritage Town.
The architecture is quintessential Irish, from delightful traditional hand-painted
shop fronts, to an old Presbyterian church that is now home to the local post office
and the Town Council offices and Library which are housed in a converted Corn
Mill. Choo Choo makes its way along narrow streets and lanes that open into
elegant squares with the river flowing through. Pass along by the brewery
buildings and mills that mark the town’s trading heritage and soak up the
wonderful coastal scenery along the way. Go to www.modelvillage.ie for more info.
Enjoy some tasty homemade treats and freshly brewed Fairtrade coffee in one of
the many coffee shops or restaurants around town. Interestingly, Clonakilty was
designated a Fairtrade town in 2003 – the first of its kind in Ireland – and in 2012 it
was named ‘Ireland’s Best Fairtrade Town’.You’re spoiled for choice when it comes
to cafés, pubs, restaurants and hotels that all offer superb food and service.
Clonakilty is rich in heritage and history and boasts a number of museums and
places of interest including the Clonakilty Museum, the Michael Collins Visitor
Centre and the new Michael Collins Museum in Emmet Square.There’s also the
fantastic Model Railway Village (if the weather’s not too bad!) which is a favourite
with adults and children alike.
Shopping
Browse Clonakilty’s wide variety of shops, craft outlets and art galleries, all of
which offer great value and choice if you want to pick up those all-important
souvenirs or gifts. If you’d like something truly unique to mark your stay in Clon,
there is a fantastic array of West Cork-made products to choose from.
Clonakilty’s Park Cinema is a great option for a rainy day.With up-to-date releases
and listings that change on a weekly basis (see The Southern Star for details), you
and your family will have no problem passing a couple of hours on a wet evening.
www.theparkcinema.com
You’re spoilt for choice in terms of leisure and relaxation facilities in and around
Clonakilty.The Quality Hotel, Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa and Celtic Ross Hotel
(Rosscarbery) all provide a luxurious range of treatments and massages for men
and women to help you de-stress and feel great. See:
www.clonakiltyparkleisureclub.ie
www.inchydoneyisland.com
www.celticrosshotel.com
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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
Reserve, just 5km from Skibb.
Knockomagh Hill.
Genealogy Information
for Skibbereen and district
Also features...archaeology trail, gift shop, tea/coffee,
cluesheets for kids - and a great welcome!
www.skibbheritage.com
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Heritage
Centre
Old Gasworks Building, Upper Bridge Street, Skibbereen
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Skibbereen Heritage Centre
Located in the beautifully restored
Gasworks building,the Skibbereen
Heritage Centre houses the Great
Famine Commemoration Exhibition
as well as The Lough HyneVisitor
Centre where you can admire the salt-water
aquarium depicting life in Lough Hyne while
you watch an informative film of the reserve.
MizenVisitor Centre, Mizen Head
Situated at the end of the Mizen Peninsula,the
visitor centre is a fantastic place to visit. The
recently refurbished bridge across the massive
crevice in the rock is not for the faint-hearted,
but a stunning place to take photographs,or
simply listen to the waves crashing below.The keeper’s
kitchen and bedroom at the signal station at the end of
the walk 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,both here at the signal
station and back at the interactive visitor centre at the
start.
Charles Fort, Kinsale
Charles Fort is open all year to visitors and is
one of the best surviving examples of a 17th
Century star-shaped fort. Much of its original
1678 construction remains. The fort was actively
used by the military until 1922.It is also a
popular civil weddings venue now,too.
Illnacullen Gardens,
Garinish Island, Glengarriff
Located in the sheltered waters of Glengarriff harbour,
Garinish Island is home to one of the most luscious
gardens in Ireland. There is so much to see on the
island,from the Martello tower,to alluring walled gardens,the
Japanese gardens,the Casita,hidden beaches and the 100 steps
that leave you with a sense of enchantment.There are ferries
which operate from Glengarriff and on the way,you will pass the
seal colony where the languid creatures can be spotted taking
in the sun.
Bantry House and Gardens, Bantry
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.
Rosscarbery adventures
Head to Rosscarbery for an adventure-
packed and family-oriented day at
Smuggler’s Cove and the Lagoon
Activity Centre.Play Adventure Golf on
the pirate-themed all-weather course in Smuggler’s
Cove or get lost in the Smugglers Maze.In July,
August and September why not try and find your
way through Ireland’s largest corn maize maze.
Afterwards enjoy a coffee,ice-cream or pizza on
the stunning sun decking overlooking Rosscarbery
Bay. Then head down to the Lagoon Activity Centre,
probably the safest place in Ireland to get on the
water.Rent a pedal boat,take a kayaking lesson or
try out Stand-Up Paddle Boarding (SUP),knowing
that if you fall in,all you have to do is stand up in the
3-foot deep lagoon.And if that doesn’t appeal to you send
the kids off and simply relax on the over-water deck.
www.smugglerscove.ie www.lagoonactivitycentre.ie
West Cork’s Islands
Bere,Cape Clear,Sherkin,Dursey,Garnish,
Whiddy,Heir and Long are the top inhabited
islands inWest Cork,all with their own
unique attractions and appeal.Why not learn
about the heritage and history of these magical places,
enjoy wonderful local food,take a walking or bus tour
with a local guide or experience a thrilling ride in a
high speed boat and see the beauty and nature of the
sea.Then,depending on which island you visit,settle
down in a friendly pub,enjoy a drink and get to know
the locals (most of the islands listed are inhabited).
Visit www.westcorkislands.com
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Model RailwayVillage,
Clonakilty
Get an overview of the area in miniature,
by visiting the Model RailwayVillage
whereWest Cork is beautifully captured on a scale of
1:24. The working replica of theWest Cork Railway
is delightful as it chugs along through towns and
countryside.There is also an informative Exhibition
Centre,indoor play room and cafe facility on-site. The
miniature villages,with their working toy trains,were
recently restored,repainted and rebuilt.The real-size
Choo-Choo road train that goes into town is a great way
to explore Clonakilty.www.modelvillage.ie
Michael Collins House Museum
The newly opened Michael Collins House Museum
in Clonakilty is located in a wonderfully restored
Georgian building at No.7 Emmet Square.The museum
tells the story of Ireland’s struggle for independence
focusing on Tadgh an Asna,O’Donovan Rossa and of course,
Michael Collins.As well as a number of displays there is an audio-
visual room and a gift shop.The Museum is open Saturday from
10am to 5pm and Sunday from 12pm to 5pm,and five days a week
from June.For more information contact (023) 8858676.
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Arfs Centre
The UillinnWest Cork Arts
Centre is located right in
the centre of Skibbereen
town.The imposing corten steel structure
can be seen from most angles in the town,
and the public are welcome to come in and
have a look around as there are many public
exhibitions on throughout the summer.Why
not drop in for a coffee and a treat in the deli-
cious Kalbo’s café on the ground floor,with its
outdoor courtyard seating?
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26. FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa ......................1
Scallys Supervalu............................................6
Fernhill House Hotel & Gardens......................9
Clonakilty Hotel,The Copper Pot..................15
An Sugan Restaurant .......................................3
Arís – Wine, Food, Coffee ................................2
Baan Sujittra Authentic Thai Cuisine..............40
The Emmet Hotel ..........................................32
M J O’Neill & Sons Butchers...........................51
Edward Twomey Butchers “Home of Clonakilty
Black Pudding” .............................................13
Quality Hotel and Leisure Club .....................36
De Barra’s Folk Club......................................16
Deasys Harbour Bar & Seafood Restaurant....18
Lettercollum Kitchen Project .........................53
West Cork Hotel............................................44
Dunmore House Hotel .....................................7
Scannells Bar...................................................4
Mick Finns Bar ..............................................48
Geroideans Restaurant and Catering ............38
Shanley’s Bar.................................................43
The Olive Branch Health Food Emporium......56
Nolans Bar.....................................................29
Spar Rosscarbery..........................................31
Celtic Ross Hotel...........................................27
Abbey Bar.....................................................30
Barryroe Co-Op Eurospar.............................19
Foleys Centra ................................................21
Monks Lane Bar & Restaurant........................17
SERVICES
Bracken Foam Fabrications ...........................34
Carbery Tyres...............................................65
Clonakilty Car Care ......................................42
Henry O’Leary Auctioneer............................41
Sherry Fitzgerald O’Neill ..............................50
Patrick Roche Jewellery Design ....................62
Tom Sheehy & Co. Ltd....................................74
Crowley’s Pharmacy......................................10
O’ Neill Sports...............................................52
John Lowney Jewellers...................................55
Happy Go Lucky Toy Store ............................14
The Jagged Edge Hair Design.........................5
Grasshopper Childres Wear..........................46
Spillers Lane Gallery ....................................73
Hunky Dory Music Shop................................24
Gooseberry Boutique......................................8
Scullys Butchers & Deli..................................67
Walshs Londis Clonakilty ..............................72
Jelly Fish Surf Shop........................................47
Paddy Meade Newsagent..............................66
Coisir............................................................68
SUSU Ladies Boutique ...................................54
Michelle Mitton Design Gallery ....................39
Art By Aidan O’Regan ...................................45
Options Boutique ..........................................49
Atkins DIY.....................................................64
Bella Donna Ladies Boutique.........................71
Jamboree Fancy Dress Shop..........................70
Rainbow Therapies Holistic Services.............69
Little Green Dot Gift Shop .............................57
Doswell Gallery ............................................76
Harringtons Pharmacy ..................................22
Long’s Foodstore Timoleague........................23
TOURISM
Model railway Village ...................................59
Clonakilty Adverture Centre.........................20
Skibbereen Heritage Centre.........................60
Mizen Head Signal Station.............................58
Lisselan Estate Golf & Gardens .....................11
The Tree House Indoor Kids Play area...........33
The Park Cinema Clonakilty .........................12
Sherkin Island Ferry......................................35
Cailin Oir Cape Clear Ferry..........................37
Fastnet Rock Tours.........................................61
Michael Collins Museum...............................75
Clonakilty South of Ireland Band Championship
......................................................................63
Lagoon Activity Centre, Rosscarbers.............25
Smugglers Cove Adverture Centre ...............26
Rosscarbery Pitch and Putt Club...................28
BUSINESS INDEX
Numbers correspond to those on maps indicating location of businesses/services
Drummers and dancers in the parade at the Clonakilty Street Carnival on June 12th. In total, more than 1,500 meals were served, and over
5,000 people visited the town for the carnival which celebrated the reopening of the main street after 18 months of work to install a new flood
relief system and a new streetscape, at a cost of €2.3 million. (Photo: Dermot Sullivan)