![]() | Ferry to Bere Island The ferry that takes you from Castletownbere in Cork, Ireland across the bay to the Bere Island (June 2003) |
![]() | Running on Bere Island Running on Bere Island |
![]() | Ireland: County Cork: Castletownbere "This is downtown Castletownbere..." February 2005 Castletownbere (Baile Chaisleáin Bhéarra in Irish) is a town in County Cork, Republic of Ireland. It is located on the southwest coast of Ireland, in West Cork, on Berehaven harbour. It is also known as Castletown Berehaven. The name of the town comes from the no longer extant MacCarty Castle and not Dunboy Castle, which was home to the O'Sullivan-Bere family and latterly the Puxley family. |
![]() | whales and dolphins, west cork, ireland minke and fin whales off the west cork coast, ireland on 11th september 2007...also common dolphins. all filmed from the "holly jo" colin barnes whale watching charter...info from http://www.whales-dolphins-ireland.com/ |
![]() | Clonakilty Co. Cork Ireland Clonakilty is situated within the heartland of West Cork and is renowned for its beautiful streetscapes, colourful shop fronts and selection of fine hotels, restaurants, guesthouses, pubs and cafes. The narrow streets and lanes of the town open into elegant squares; a notable feature of the town is the 18th century Emmet Square, which is surrounded by some beautiful houses with impressive Georgian doorways. Walking along the narrow streets of the town one can see Harringtons Butchers, where the famous Clonakilty black pudding is still manufactured today to the original recipe that was first prepared in 1880. The colourful shop fronts and hanging baskets of flowers are striking as one strolls through the town. There are many historic buildings to be seen in the area such as the Post Office, which is housed in an old Presbyterian church. Also worthy of mention is the national Michael Collins Memorial Statue, which was unveiled on August 22nd 2002, in tribute to one of the greatest military and political leaders in Irish History. Not far from there, just off the main coastal road to Kinsale, is the restored site of an ancient fort called Lis na-gCon. Clonakilty is an ideal holiday destination and an ideal base from which to tour West Cork. It is an area flavoured with some of West Cork's most spectacular scenery. There are some fantastic beaches around the area, such as Red Strand, where one can see the famous Galley Head lighthouse. There are also many wonderful towns such as Timoleague, Courtmacsherry and Rosscarbery just a short drive from Clonakilty. http://www.beautifulirishplaces.com http://www.wavebreakmedia.com |
![]() | How to Drive in Ireland Here is an informative look at driving in the beautiful Irish countryside told with a little Irish humour. First time visitors to Ireland should find it helpful...even if it's not your first trip, then just enjoy the scenery! The music is the title song from "As Love Lies Sleeping", written and performed by BIGBEN and can be found at Apple iTunes, EMusic, MP3Tunes, or the following link: http://cdbaby.com/cd/bigbenmusic2 Apple iTunes: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=130057752 |
![]() | Cork, Ireland 2006 I visited Cork, Ireland in 2006 while backpacking across Europe. |
![]() | Bere Island Spoons when the hanleys all got together the cards and the spoons were out there could only be one winner!!! 19 entered only 1 survived!!1 |
![]() | bere Island regatta 2007 pillow fight final Garry v david |
![]() | Property for sale Bantry, West Cork, Ireland Georgian period property on 6.5 acres with full planning permission for conversion to hotel |
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