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The family owned Celtic Ross Hotel is superbly located on
the Wild Atlantic Way, overlooking Rosscarbery Bay and
Galley Head, with the historic Cathedral village of Rosscarbery
on its doorstep. The perfect base to explore West Cork.
* Extensive Menus with Local Produce served daily, 8am – 9.30pm
in the Kingfisher Bar
* Leisure Centre and Holistic Suite, including 15m swimming pool
* Regular music entertainment and events
* All major sporting events shown on our HD 8ft screen
* Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and ample parking
Only one hour (67km) from Cork City and Airport.
B&B rates and offers available on our website, or just call in!
Clonakilty’s restaurants boast many awards which Around the 6th century this haven of beauty was one
can be seen outside restaurant doors, from Michelin, of the major cities in Europe. Today its warm and open
Bridgestone, Georgina Campbell, Lucinda O’Sullivan, hearted people extend a warm welcome.
Bord Bia, BIM, and many others. Sample the bustle and
banter on a Friday market where the town comes to life. www.roscarbery.ie
www.clonakilty.ie Skibbereen- An Sciobairín
Rosscarbery- Ross Ó gCairbre The bustling market town of Skibbereen retains it’s
“Wood of the Carberys” local colourful and friendly feel and has so much
to offer including; world class food, unique shops, live
Located on a tidal inlet about one kilometer from the music and all only 5 kms from the nearest beach!
Atlantic, Roscarbery is known as a haven for wildlife Why not visit the Great Famine Commemoration
- who make it’s rugged coastline and lush surrounding Exhibition at the Skibbereen Heritage Centre for an
countryside their home. Here you will discover a wealth insight into the devastating effects the Great Famine
of possibilities. Travel down to Warren strand with of the 1840’s had on the area. Thousands died and
it’s rolling dunes further along this road you come to Skibbereen was especially affected lending a passion and
Rosscarbery Pier and the sea. There are steps which lead fire to the minds of local people in the move for freedom
up from the pier and onto the western headland with its from such brutal suffering. The area was to emerge to the
rugged cliffs and panoramic view of both the bay and the forefront in all the great movements towards national
ocean. freedom and separate identity for Ireland.
Today McCarthy remains the town’s most common
Rosscarbery offers the bird watcher, the botanist and all surname this is no surprise as prior to 1600 most of the
lovers of nature some rare and wonderful opportunities land belonged to the native McCarthy tribe!
to see and appreciate many special creatures in their
pristine natural surroundings. www.skibbereen.ie
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the Wild Atlantic Way, overlooking Rosscarbery Bay and
Galley Head, with the historic Cathedral village of Rosscarbery
on its doorstep. The perfect base to explore West Cork.
* Extensive Menus with Local Produce served daily, 8am – 9.30pm
in the Kingfisher Bar
* Leisure Centre and Holistic Suite, including 15m swimming pool
* Regular music entertainment and events
* All major sporting events shown on our HD 8ft screen
* Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and ample parking
Only one hour (67km) from Cork City and Airport.
B&B rates and offers available on our website, or just call in!
Clonakilty’s restaurants boast many awards which Around the 6th century this haven of beauty was one
can be seen outside restaurant doors, from Michelin, of the major cities in Europe. Today its warm and open
Bridgestone, Georgina Campbell, Lucinda O’Sullivan, hearted people extend a warm welcome.
Bord Bia, BIM, and many others. Sample the bustle and
banter on a Friday market where the town comes to life. www.roscarbery.ie
www.clonakilty.ie Skibbereen- An Sciobairín
Rosscarbery- Ross Ó gCairbre The bustling market town of Skibbereen retains it’s
“Wood of the Carberys” local colourful and friendly feel and has so much
to offer including; world class food, unique shops, live
Located on a tidal inlet about one kilometer from the music and all only 5 kms from the nearest beach!
Atlantic, Roscarbery is known as a haven for wildlife Why not visit the Great Famine Commemoration
- who make it’s rugged coastline and lush surrounding Exhibition at the Skibbereen Heritage Centre for an
countryside their home. Here you will discover a wealth insight into the devastating effects the Great Famine
of possibilities. Travel down to Warren strand with of the 1840’s had on the area. Thousands died and
it’s rolling dunes further along this road you come to Skibbereen was especially affected lending a passion and
Rosscarbery Pier and the sea. There are steps which lead fire to the minds of local people in the move for freedom
up from the pier and onto the western headland with its from such brutal suffering. The area was to emerge to the
rugged cliffs and panoramic view of both the bay and the forefront in all the great movements towards national
ocean. freedom and separate identity for Ireland.
Today McCarthy remains the town’s most common
Rosscarbery offers the bird watcher, the botanist and all surname this is no surprise as prior to 1600 most of the
lovers of nature some rare and wonderful opportunities land belonged to the native McCarthy tribe!
to see and appreciate many special creatures in their
pristine natural surroundings. www.skibbereen.ie
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