County Cork

  • Hungry Hill

    Hungry Hill

    The highest peak of the Beara Peninsula, with a tall waterfall on its slopes.

  • Ballycotton

    Ballycotton

    A fishing village with a cliff walk and an island lighthouse.

  • Charles Fort

    Charles Fort

    A huge star-shaped 17th-century fort guarding Kinsale Harbour.

  • Gougane Barra

    Gougane Barra

    A forest park and lake with a tiny island oratory of St Finbarr.

  • Cobh

    Cobh

    A harbour town that was the Titanic’s last port of call.

  • Kinsale

    Kinsale

    A harbour town famous for food and star-shaped Charles Fort.

  • Cork (city)

    Cork (city)

    A lively city on islands of the River Lee, with the English Market.

  • Spike Island, County Cork

    Spike Island, County Cork

    An island fortress and prison in Cork Harbour.

  • Blarney Castle

    Blarney Castle

    A medieval castle near Cork, home of the Blarney Stone.

  • Mizen Head

    Mizen Head

    Ireland’s most south-westerly point, with a bridge and signal station above the waves.

  • Old Head of Kinsale

    Old Head of Kinsale

    A dramatic headland with a lighthouse south of Kinsale.

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