Guidebook for Carrigaline
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Fernhill Hotel Carrigaline
Fernhill RoadBeautiful traditional golf course, 3 minute drive from accommodation.
This star-shaped military fortress was constructed between 1677 and 1682, during the reign of King Charles II, to protect the town and harbour of Kinsale in County Cork.
66 locals recommend
Charles Fort
This star-shaped military fortress was constructed between 1677 and 1682, during the reign of King Charles II, to protect the town and harbour of Kinsale in County Cork.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Stables Bar
Main StreetTraditional free live music on Sundays.
Sightseeing
Located on a prominent hill on a peninsula overlooking Cork Harbour the wood covers an area of 35 hectares. The hillock slopes down to the sea on three sides.
Curraghbinny Wood
Located on a prominent hill on a peninsula overlooking Cork Harbour the wood covers an area of 35 hectares. The hillock slopes down to the sea on three sides.
Built nearly six hundred years ago by one of Ireland's greatest chieftans, Cormac MacCarthy, and has been attracting attention ever since.
150 locals recommend
Blarney Castle
Built nearly six hundred years ago by one of Ireland's greatest chieftans, Cormac MacCarthy, and has been attracting attention ever since.
Magnificent views of wild atlantic ocean with world famous golf club and country house nearby.
23 locals recommend
Old Head of Kinsale
Magnificent views of wild atlantic ocean with world famous golf club and country house nearby.
Blackrock Castle is a 16th-century castle located about 2 km from the heart of Cork city, on the banks of the River Lee. Nice cafe and restaurant inside to enjoy.
25 locals recommend
Blackrock Castle
Castle RoadBlackrock Castle is a 16th-century castle located about 2 km from the heart of Cork city, on the banks of the River Lee. Nice cafe and restaurant inside to enjoy.
Begun in 1863, the cathedral was the first major work of the Victorian architect William Burges.
66 locals recommend
Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral
Bishop StreetBegun in 1863, the cathedral was the first major work of the Victorian architect William Burges.
Titanic Experience Cobh
20 Casement SquareVisit the final leaving point of the famous Titanic.
Arts & Culture
You may be lucky and catch a 3,000 year old game of Irish hurling in the heart of Carrigaline. Originally used to train warriors for battle, the sport is not the fastest field game in the world.
Carrigaline GAA Club
Crosshaven RdYou may be lucky and catch a 3,000 year old game of Irish hurling in the heart of Carrigaline. Originally used to train warriors for battle, the sport is not the fastest field game in the world.
Tours of old whiskey distillery with a waterwheel and 1800s warehouse, plus tastings and restaurant.
71 locals recommend
Jameson Distillery Midleton
Distillery WalkTours of old whiskey distillery with a waterwheel and 1800s warehouse, plus tastings and restaurant.
Essentials
A civic space, a meeting place, a thoroughfare, and a bustling social hub of the city. With its variety of products, the pride of place accorded to small traders.
113 locals recommend
The English Market
Grand ParadeA civic space, a meeting place, a thoroughfare, and a bustling social hub of the city. With its variety of products, the pride of place accorded to small traders.
Entertainment & Activities
Located in the heart of a stunning 780 acre estate which is included in "The Inventory of Outstanding Landscapes in Ireland".
36 locals recommend
Fota Island Spa
Located in the heart of a stunning 780 acre estate which is included in "The Inventory of Outstanding Landscapes in Ireland".