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Family Fun Mizen and Sheep’s Head, West Cork

Where is West Cork

Climb Mount Corrin, Mizen Head, Cork West Cork is a place apart with narrow lanes covered in red-flowered Fuschia bushes, hidden beaches, colourful villages and towns, piers for access to the islands and a sense of independence where creative people flourish. The scenery is wild and spectacular on...

Dublin Top 10 -Museums

Dublin is well served with a number of excellent museums which cover various facets of Ireland’s heritage over the millennia. Most of the following are in the city centre and it would be easy enough to visit a few of them in one day. Those outside the centre are served...

Fact Sheet Ireland

 Fact Sheet on  Vital Statistics 2021

1. Area.

Trinity College University Dubin Atlas Major Ireland[87] The island of Ireland is 84,421 sq km, The Republic of Ireland is 70,280 sq km, The Republic is 486km long and 275km wide.

2  Capital of Ireland

Dublin is Ireland’s capital.

3.   Other Main Cities

Cork in the south is the...

Mother Jones from Cork, Ireland

‘Most Dangerous Woman in America’ in 1900 - 1930’s  was from Cork Mother Jones As we wander though the ancient streets of Cork city we pass the plaque to Mother Jones under the steeple of St Anne’s Church, Shandon. Mary Harris  was born in Cork  in 1837, baptised in the North Cathedral...

Kerry Hikes and Longer Walks

Kerry Hikes and Longer Walks 

Kerry has Ireland's highest mountains and to climb as safely as possible a guide is strongly recommended. These walks are longer, much more difficult and strenuous and need a high level of fitness, suitable footwear, clothing and planning to do complete safely. Contact us...