Kilcrohane
Sheep's Head Producers' Market & Shop in Kilcrohane is a wonderful community run shop with an extremely wide range of locally made crafts & Artisan foods all made by the people of the Sheep's Head Peninsula. Open 7 days a week all year round with the thanks to the volunteers.
For more information visit sheepsheadproducers.weebly.com/ or find them on facebook
For more information visit sheepsheadproducers.weebly.com/ or find them on facebook
If your a big fan of walking then you'll not be disappointed, The Sheeps Head Way has many different walks to choose from for all skill levels and not forgetting the amazing views & much needed refreshments & facilities at 'Cuppan Tae' before (or after) taking on the walk to the lighthouse
For more information www.thesheepsheadway.ie/
or find them on Facebook
For more information www.thesheepsheadway.ie/
or find them on Facebook
Ahakista
Carbery Sailing
Sail on our luxury Hallberg-Rassy yacht 'Merlin'. You can choose from RYA sailing courses, Wild Atlantic Way cruise's, chartered day sailing trips or experience Ocean Passages to the Canaries.
Based in the heart of West Cork, the perfect place to learn to sail, our visitors from the UK, Europe and America, love the fine scenery, fantastic food and great company they find here after a day out on the water.
For more information visit their website www.carberysailing.com/ or call them on (027) 29101
Find them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/carberysailing/timeline
Sail on our luxury Hallberg-Rassy yacht 'Merlin'. You can choose from RYA sailing courses, Wild Atlantic Way cruise's, chartered day sailing trips or experience Ocean Passages to the Canaries.
Based in the heart of West Cork, the perfect place to learn to sail, our visitors from the UK, Europe and America, love the fine scenery, fantastic food and great company they find here after a day out on the water.
For more information visit their website www.carberysailing.com/ or call them on (027) 29101
Find them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/carberysailing/timeline
The Air India Memorial Garden is located in Ahakista and each June the local community remembers the terrorist attack of 1985 that resulted in the deaths of over 300 people. This year will be the 30th anniversary
Just after 08:00 on Sunday 23 June 1985 an Air India Jumbo jet flying from Canada to India and carrying 329 people - most of them Canadian citizens of Indian origin - was approaching the southwest coast of Ireland when it was blown apart by a bomb, killing everybody on board - men, women and children. In the days that followed, a huge search was carried out by ships, planes and helicopters. Only about half the bodies were ever recovered and they were brought to the Regional Hospital in Cork.
Shortly afterwards, many relatives of the dead flew from India and Canada and travelled by bus along the coast in order to be near to the place where their loved ones died. At Ahakista, they stopped and threw wreaths into the sea. They expressed a wish that some type of memorial be erected to commemorate the disaster and in the months that followed, Cork County Council purchased this site and built a memorial. It was officially opened on 23 June 1986 at a ceremony attended by the Foreign Ministers of Ireland, India and Canada. A commemoration is held each year on 23 June at 08:00. The sundial, designed by Cork sculptor, Ken Thompson, is the focal point of the garden and the sun hits the dial at the exact minute of the explosion
Just after 08:00 on Sunday 23 June 1985 an Air India Jumbo jet flying from Canada to India and carrying 329 people - most of them Canadian citizens of Indian origin - was approaching the southwest coast of Ireland when it was blown apart by a bomb, killing everybody on board - men, women and children. In the days that followed, a huge search was carried out by ships, planes and helicopters. Only about half the bodies were ever recovered and they were brought to the Regional Hospital in Cork.
Shortly afterwards, many relatives of the dead flew from India and Canada and travelled by bus along the coast in order to be near to the place where their loved ones died. At Ahakista, they stopped and threw wreaths into the sea. They expressed a wish that some type of memorial be erected to commemorate the disaster and in the months that followed, Cork County Council purchased this site and built a memorial. It was officially opened on 23 June 1986 at a ceremony attended by the Foreign Ministers of Ireland, India and Canada. A commemoration is held each year on 23 June at 08:00. The sundial, designed by Cork sculptor, Ken Thompson, is the focal point of the garden and the sun hits the dial at the exact minute of the explosion
The Tin Pub - Ahakista
One of the truly unique pubs. Located in the heart land of West Cork, The Tin Pub has remained the same since day one. Sample the stout in the traditional interior, or outside in the beer garden over looking the bay, this is a gem not to be missed. Open from end of May to September quite often with live music & events for more information visit
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One of the truly unique pubs. Located in the heart land of West Cork, The Tin Pub has remained the same since day one. Sample the stout in the traditional interior, or outside in the beer garden over looking the bay, this is a gem not to be missed. Open from end of May to September quite often with live music & events for more information visit
https://www.facebook.com/TheTinPub/timeline
Durrus
Situated in Durrus village is the beautiful Carraig Abhainn Gardens A two-acre garden in a subtropical oasis of peace and serenity, enhanced by the woodland setting and surrounding mill stream, river and natural waterfalls.
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Cronin's Forge provides an extensive range of hand-made decorative and practical wrought iron products for the home, hotel and office.
Nestled on the shores of Dunmanus Bay in West Cork, Cronin's Forge continues the age old art of the blacksmith. This idyllic setting has inspired the master smiths to produce some of the most distinctive iron work in Ireland. Since each item is traditionally crafted by hand, all have an individuality and identity which is not found in mass produced goods.
There is now an outlet for other West Cork craft workers in a lovely Gift shop with many items from local crafters such as Artwork from Danny Smith & Pottery from Dunbeacon & Mari Stone
for more information visit the website at http://croninsforge.ie/Welcome.html
or find them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/croninsforge/timeline
Nestled on the shores of Dunmanus Bay in West Cork, Cronin's Forge continues the age old art of the blacksmith. This idyllic setting has inspired the master smiths to produce some of the most distinctive iron work in Ireland. Since each item is traditionally crafted by hand, all have an individuality and identity which is not found in mass produced goods.
There is now an outlet for other West Cork craft workers in a lovely Gift shop with many items from local crafters such as Artwork from Danny Smith & Pottery from Dunbeacon & Mari Stone
for more information visit the website at http://croninsforge.ie/Welcome.html
or find them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/croninsforge/timeline