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Sheep on Brandon Point
Clonakilty- Cloch na Coillte “Stone of the woods” and panoramic view of both the bay and the ocean.
Rosscarbery offers the bird watcher, the botanist and
Ireland’s first “Fair Trade” town. In 1292 a charter all lovers of nature some rare and wonderful
was given to Thomas De Roach to hold a market every opportunities to see and appreciate many special
Monday at Kilgarriffe (then called Kyle Cofthy or creatures in their pristine natural surroundings. Around
Cowhig’s Wood), close to where the present town now the 6th century this haven of beauty was one of the
stands. One of Ireland’s most captivating leaders, major cities in Europe.
Michael Collins, was born close to Clonakilty in
Woodfield Farm. In 1919 he founded the IRA (Irish Skibbereen- An Sciobairín
Republican Army). For ten days in 1922 he was head
of the Irish Free State prior to his being ambushed and The bustling market town of Skibbereen retains its
murdered at Bandon in Co. Cork by Irish Republicans local colourful and friendly feel and has so much to
opposed to the Anglo-Irish Treaty. Clonakilty’s offer including world class food, unique shops, live
restaurants boast many awards which can be seen music and all only 5 kms from the nearest beach! Visit
outside restaurant doors, from Michelin, Bridgestone, the Great Famine Commemoration Exhibition at the
Georgina Campbell, Lucinda O’Sullivan, Bord Bia, BIM, Skibbereen Heritage Centre for an insight into the
and many others. Sample the bustle and banter at the devastating effects the Great Famine of the 1840’s had
Friday market where the town comes to life. on the area. Thousands died and Skibbereen was
especially affected, lending a passion and fire to the
Rosscarbery- Ross Ó gCairbre - “Wood of the minds of local people in the move for freedom from
such brutal suffering. The area was to emerge to the
Carberys”Located on a tidal inlet about one kilometer forefront in all the great movements towards
from the Atlantic, Roscarbery is known as a haven for national freedom and separate identity for Ireland.
wildlife, who make its rugged coastline and lush Today McCarthy remains the town’s most common
surrounding countryside their home. Here you will surname. This is no surprise as prior to 1600 most of
discover a wealth of possibilities. Travel down to the land belonged to the native McCarthy tribe!
Warren Strand with its rolling dunes, travelling further
along this road until you come to Rosscarbery Pier and
the sea. There are steps which lead up from the pier
and onto the western headland with its rugged cliffs
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Clonakilty- Cloch na Coillte “Stone of the woods” and panoramic view of both the bay and the ocean.
Rosscarbery offers the bird watcher, the botanist and
Ireland’s first “Fair Trade” town. In 1292 a charter all lovers of nature some rare and wonderful
was given to Thomas De Roach to hold a market every opportunities to see and appreciate many special
Monday at Kilgarriffe (then called Kyle Cofthy or creatures in their pristine natural surroundings. Around
Cowhig’s Wood), close to where the present town now the 6th century this haven of beauty was one of the
stands. One of Ireland’s most captivating leaders, major cities in Europe.
Michael Collins, was born close to Clonakilty in
Woodfield Farm. In 1919 he founded the IRA (Irish Skibbereen- An Sciobairín
Republican Army). For ten days in 1922 he was head
of the Irish Free State prior to his being ambushed and The bustling market town of Skibbereen retains its
murdered at Bandon in Co. Cork by Irish Republicans local colourful and friendly feel and has so much to
opposed to the Anglo-Irish Treaty. Clonakilty’s offer including world class food, unique shops, live
restaurants boast many awards which can be seen music and all only 5 kms from the nearest beach! Visit
outside restaurant doors, from Michelin, Bridgestone, the Great Famine Commemoration Exhibition at the
Georgina Campbell, Lucinda O’Sullivan, Bord Bia, BIM, Skibbereen Heritage Centre for an insight into the
and many others. Sample the bustle and banter at the devastating effects the Great Famine of the 1840’s had
Friday market where the town comes to life. on the area. Thousands died and Skibbereen was
especially affected, lending a passion and fire to the
Rosscarbery- Ross Ó gCairbre - “Wood of the minds of local people in the move for freedom from
such brutal suffering. The area was to emerge to the
Carberys”Located on a tidal inlet about one kilometer forefront in all the great movements towards
from the Atlantic, Roscarbery is known as a haven for national freedom and separate identity for Ireland.
wildlife, who make its rugged coastline and lush Today McCarthy remains the town’s most common
surrounding countryside their home. Here you will surname. This is no surprise as prior to 1600 most of
discover a wealth of possibilities. Travel down to the land belonged to the native McCarthy tribe!
Warren Strand with its rolling dunes, travelling further
along this road until you come to Rosscarbery Pier and
the sea. There are steps which lead up from the pier
and onto the western headland with its rugged cliffs
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