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	Poke out a country walk...

By bobyn on September 1, 2004

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Irish Sheep

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	Ogham Stone

By Deefstes on February 26, 2003

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Ogham Stone

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All over West Cork you will find megalithic artefacts such as this Ogham Stone along the way on the Beara Peninsula. I particularly chose this one because it has an interesting story to it.

This being in the remotest countryside of Ireland there would never be a huge number of people around. The dog you see on the picture have copped on to the fact that those people who do come around are probably interested in seeing the stone.

So the moment you step out of the car, he starts running around you and leads you all the way to the stone - amazing dog! If you see him, send my regards 'cause I think he's a jewel.

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	Water Wheel

By Jennyjump79 on October 27, 2003

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outside the distillery

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At times the distillery ran on water power. This huge wheel provided the energy for the machines inside, as long as the river was running high.

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	Barryscourt Castle

By himalia11 on October 11, 2004

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Barryscourt Castle

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Barryscourt Castle is located on the road from Cork City to Youghal next to Carrigtwohill and like most Irish castles is a tower house. It’s from 15th century and was the home of the Barry family. On the ground floor of the castle, there’s a little exhibition which shows the history of the Barrys and the castle. You can only visit the castle with a guided tour, and this tour has been great. It was very interesting and you got lots of background information. Even though the castle looks small at the first sight, there’s more to see than you would think. Apart from the big halls, there are several little rooms in the corners and you can climb up one of the corner towers up to the bedroom.

Admission: adults 2 Euro, children/students 1 Euro. Free if you have the Heritage Card (costs 20 Euro).

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Directions: South of Carrigtohil.

Website: www.heritageireland.ie

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	Learn about Theobald Wolfe Tone

By Jennyjump79 on October 28, 2003

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Wolfe Tone Exhibit

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Behind Bantry House is a small museum detailing the life and exploits of Theobald Wolfe Tone (1763-1798). Wolfe Tone, with the aid of the French, sought to force the English out of Ireland. The uprising failed, but its history is fascinating, particularly if you don't know a lot about Irish history.

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Address: Bantry House

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	Charles Fort

By himalia11 on October 11, 2004

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Charles Fort

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Charles Fort was build in the late 17th century on the site of an earlier fortification. It's star-shaped and has five bastions that you can explore. It was build to defend the coast and the harbour. There have been lots of changes at this site during the last centuries and as it was still garrisoned until 1922, you'll see also some ugly barracks.
On the other site of the water, there's James Fort, from which you can see only few parts as it never was really finished.

From Kinsale it’s easy to walk there, either on the street (with good views on both forts but with no sidewalk and lots of cars) or the “Scilly Way” at the water (nice path for pedestrians only). No matter which way you take, you have to go a bit up and down, but it’s not much trying!

Open 10:00-17:00/18:00 depending on season.
Admission: 3,50 Euro (adults). Free if you have the Heritage Card that costs 20 Euro and includes free admission to lots of other sites.

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Directions: 3 km from Kinsale, nearby Summercove.

Website: www.heritageireland.ie

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	Worth the Climb

By Jennyjump79 on October 27, 2003

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overlooking the city

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Click on the picture for a larger version. I think the view makes up for the long trip up and down.

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	A Main Street in Cobh

By Jennyjump79 on October 27, 2003

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Shopping district in Cobh

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Cobh is a pretty seaside town and its main street traces right along the water. A nice row of shops and restaurants with great harbor views. We had brown bread and Bantry mussels in a small cafe near the end of the commercial section.

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	Cobh Harbor

By Jennyjump79 on October 27, 2003

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overlooking Cobh harbor

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Cruises still leave out of Cobh, but they aren't for the superstitious. Back in 1912, when Cobh was called Queenstown, it was the last port of call of the Titanic. Cobh is also the final resting place for victims of the Lusitania, another ill-fated ocean liner.

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	Dunboy Castle

By himalia11 on October 11, 2004

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Dunboy Castle Ruins

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Dunboy Castle (or O’Sullivan Beara Castle) is situated on the Beara Peninsula in the near of Castletownbere. It was built around the 13th century and was destroyed in 1602 during the Battle of Dunboy. So there are only ruins left, and you can see only some few walls. But it’s a romantic place with the trees and at the sea, it has been great to sit there and relax!

The castle ruins as well as the ruined Puxleys House nearby are on private property. You have to pass a gate and soon you’ll see Puxleys House. If you continue that way, you’ll reach the castle ruins.

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Directions: Beara Peninsula, about 3 km west of Castletownbere. There’s a sign “Dunboy Riding Stables”.

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