Places and events suitable for day trips
from Cork City.
Cork City is the ideal "gateway" for touring County Cork, County
Kerry and adjoining Counties.
Relaxing and enjoyable "day trips" can be
planned
to include.....to name but a few .....
- Kinsale - the "gourmet capital of Ireland" - a truly historic town.
- Funderland Cork. -
"The Southern Capital" has been home to this event since 1995. It has become one
of the most eagerly anticipated entertainment events at Easter in Cork each year since and has grown to
match the demands and tastes of the patrons. Check out Funderland website www.funderland.com
- Drombeg Stone Circle. Dates back to about 150BC. 13 of its 17 stones are still standing. On the Winter
Solstice, December 21st the alignment of the circle coinides with the setting sun. Situated 2.6 miles from
Rosscarbery on the Glandore road.
- Blarney Castle & Rock Close - receive the gift of eloquence from
the famous "Blarney Stone".
- Fota Wildlife Park - one of Europe's most progressive wild life
parks.
- Stephen Pearce Pottery - The name Stephen Pearce is synonymous with the very best of Irish
Handmade Pottery. Visit Stephen's Pottery in Shanagarry - well worth a visit.
- Midleton - see the world's largest pot still in Jameson Heritage
Centre.
- Cobh - a beautiful harbour town - discover Cobh's unique origins,
its history and legacy at
"the Queenstown Story".
- Castlemartyr - Bridgefield Buggies - the ultimate cross country
driving safari - all weather, all terrain
vehicle driving thrill.
- Youghal.
- Crosshaven - home of the Royal Cork Yacht Club - having the
distinction of being the oldest such
club in the world.
- Clonakilty - a heritage town - go on a journey through time when you
visit "the Model Railway Village".
- Gougane Barra National Park - this lake and park is set against
magnificent mountain scenery.
- Glengarriff - picturesque village which overlooks Bantry Bay.
- Inchydoney Beach.
- Garnish Island - a seal populated island where the Gulf Stream
nurtures a sub-tropical garden.
- Cape Clear Island - Irish speaking and with it's wild romantic
scenery offers relaxation, nature and peace.
- Barley Cove - an ideal family beach set in the wild and beautiful
scenery on the remote promontory of
Mizen Head.
- Bantry House - formely the seat of the Earls of Bantry - houses
treasures & objects d'art from all
over the world.
- Killarney, Ross Castle, Muckross House, Killarney National Park.
- Kenmare, Ring of Kerry, Dingle.