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The Donkey Sanctuary has taken in about 2000 donkeys rescued from all parts of Ireland. Many have been abandoned or put in a field and given little or no attention after having worked for their owners for years, hauling peat or pulling a cart.
There is a strong feeling at the Donkey Sanctuary that supporters have the right to see how their money is spent on caring for the large donkey family.
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| Guided Tours Available |
Yes |
| Language Guides Available |
Paper format only |
| Disabled Access |
Yes |
| Retail Outlet |
Yes |
| Opening Times |
Monday - Friday: 9.00am - 4.30pm
Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holiday: 10.00am - 5.00pm |
| Audio Visual Presentation |
Yes |
| Facilities |
Toilets, Picnic Area |
| Admission Prices |
Free |
| Address |
Knockardbane
Liscarroll
Mallow
Co. Cork |
| Telephone |
+353 22 48398 |
| Fax |
+353 22 48489 |
| E-mail |
donkey@indigo.ie |
| Web |
www.thedonkeysanctuary.ie |
| Cobh The Queenstown Story |
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Housed in the restored Victorian Cobh Railway station, this is a dramatic exhibition of the origins, history and legacy of Cobh.
Retrace the steps of the 2.5 million adults and children who emigrated from Ireland via Cobh on coffin ships, early steamers and finally on the great ocean liners. Explore the conditions on board the early emigrant vessels, including the dreaded coffin ship. Experience life on board a convict ship leaving Cobh for Australia in 1801.
Discover Cobh's special connections with the ill fated Titanic which sank on her maiden voyage - Cobh was her last port of call. Relive the horror of World War I and the sinking of the Lusitania off Cork Harbour with the loss of 1,198 lives.
Learn about Annie Moore and her two brothers who left Cobh for a new life in America and how she was the first emigrant ever to be processed in Ellis Island.
The Queenstown Story is a member of Heritage Island, while Cobh is a Heritage Town of Ireland.
Les Routiers recommended.
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Guided Tours Available |
It is a self guided exhibition, although a guide is available if requested by groups. |
Language Guides Available |
Yes |
Retail Outlet |
Yes |
Opening Times |
1st May - 31st October
Daily: 9.30am - 6.00pm (Last admissions 5pm)
1 November - 30th April
Daily: 9.30am - 5.00pm (Last admissions 4pm) |
Audio Visual Presentation |
Yes |
Facilities |
Parking, coaches welcome |
Restaurant |
Yes |
Method of Visitor Payment |
Visitors may pay with Visa, Access, Master Card, Cash, Cheque or Laser |
Directions |
From Cork:
Take N25 - signposts to Cobh before Carrigtwohill. Centre is at watersedge, next to train station. |
Admission Prices |
Adult: EUR6
Child: EUR3
Senior / Student: EUR5
Family >2 Adults & 4 Children (under 16): EUR16.50
Group Rates: On application
Children aged 8 and under Free |
Address |
Cobh Heritage Centre
Cobh
Co. Cork |
Telephone |
+353 21 4813591 |
Fax |
+353 21 4813595 |
E-mail |
info@cobhheritage.com |
Web |
www.cobhheritage.com |
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Blarney Castle was built in 1446 by Cormac Laidir McCarthy as a defensive fortress. What is known as the Castle today, is in fact the keep of a much larger fortress.
All visitors to the Castle should kiss the famous Blarney Stone. It is said to bestow the gift of eloquence on all those who kiss it.
The Rock Close, part of the Castle grounds is also open to the public and is well worth visiting. This is a curiously interesting place of old trees. By legend, the gardens are of Druid origin and were a centre of worship in pre-Christian times. Within the Rock Close area there survives a Dolmen or ancient burial place. Picnic areas have been provided in the Rock Close on the banks of the River Martin.
The opening times for the castle are as follows:
Monday - Saturday
May & September: 9am - 6.30pm
June - August: 9am - 7pm
October - April: 9am - sundown (or 6pm)
Sundays
Summer: 9.30am - 5.30pm
Winter: 9.30am - sundown
Last admissions 30 minutes before closing. Castle closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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Guided Tours Available |
No, but a guide book is available |
Language Guides Available |
Guide books available in French, German and English |
Disabled Access |
Limited wheelchair access |
Retail Outlet |
Yes |
Facilities |
Two souvenir shops, Bureau de Change, Gardens |
Method of Visitor Payment |
Visitors may pay with cash or cheque |
Directions |
Situated in Blarney village, which is 8km northwest from Cork City |
Admission Prices |
Adult: EUR7
Senior / Student: EUR5
Accompanied Child (8 - 14 years): EUR2.50
Family (2 adults / 2 children): EUR16 |
Address |
Blarney
Co. Cork |
Telephone |
+353 21 4385252 |
Telephone |
+353 21 4385669 |
E-mail |
info@blarneycastle.ie |
Web |
www.blarneycastle.ie |
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The Michael Collins Centre explores the life and times of the famous leader with a 15 minute video and a guided tour of an exhibition of photographs and memorabilia. The tour includes a walk through a lifesize replica of an ambush site with Crossley Tender and Rolls Royce Armoured Car.
Private Michael Collins Tours to his birth place, at Woodfield, and Béal na mBláth, his place of death are available by appointment.
The Heritage Park interprets the history and folklore of West Cork through a Heritage Centre theatre and lifesize replicas of historical monuments found in the landscape.
Special presentations are organised for groups which includes storytelling and baking on the open fire.
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Guided Tours Available |
Yes, mid June to mid September |
Language Guides Available |
Yes, only on special appointments |
Disabled Access |
Yes |
Audio Visual Presentation |
Yes, video and slide & projector presentation |
Opening Times |
Monday - Saturday:
10.30 am - 6.00 p.m.
Sunday: By appointment only |
Retail Outlet |
Yes |
Other |
Groups and off season visits are welcome by appointment |
Method of Visitor Payment |
Visitors may pay with cash or cheque |
Opening Months |
June - Mid September |
Directions |
Located 1.5km off the R600 (Clonakilty - Timoleague road). It is signposted off the R600. |
Admission Prices |
Adult: EUR5
Child: EUR2
Student: EUR3
Senior: EUR5
Family: EUR12
Group Rates: Yes, depends on presentation required and time
Children under 10: Free |
Address |
Castleview
Clonakilty
Co. Cork |
Telephone |
+353 23 46107 |
E-mail |
info@michaelcollinscentre.com |
Web |
www.michaelcollinscentre.com |
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Fota Arboretum and Gardens contains an extensive collection of trees and shrubs extending over an area of approx. 11 hectares and includes features such as an Ornamental Pond, Victorian Orangery, Fernery and Walled Pleasure Gardens. The collection was started by the Smith - Barry family from the middle of the 19th century onwards.
In 1996 its care was transferred to the State. Since that time there has been ongoing restoration, regeneration and general upgrading of the Arboretum and Gardens. The Victorian Orangery has been fully restored and contains a fine collection of contemporary plants. As in times past, contacts have been established with institutions and gardens both in Ireland and the UK. These have proved invaluable in the sourcing of rare and unusual plants. Some of the plants received are part of international conservation programmes ie. South American conifers, which are thriving within the environs of Fota.
Over the past few years the walled Fruit & Vegetable Garden has been converted to a formal Rose Garden. The original Pleasure Gardens are presently undergoing restoration.
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Guided Tours Available |
Available by prior appointment. Tel: +353 87 7907299 (Monday - Friday only).
A self guide booklet is available. |
Language Guides Available |
English only |
Disabled Access |
Garden accessible to wheelchairs.
Some special facilities for the disabled. |
Opening Times |
Arboretum
April - End October: 9am (11am on Sundays) - 6pm
November - End March: 9am (11am on Sundays) - 5pm
Walled Gardens
April - End October: Monday - Friday, Select Sunday openings (please ring) |
Facilities |
Picnic area, toilets, dogs welcome but must be on a lead |
Directions |
Heading east on the N25, take the slip off for Cobh / Carrigtwohill. Fota is on the Cobh road, R624, approx. 14km from Cork |
Admission Prices |
No admisison charge.
Parking fee EUR2. |
Address |
Fota Estate
Carrigtwohill
Co. Cork |
Telephone |
+353 21 4812728 |
Fax |
+353 21 4812728 |
E-mail |
fotaarboretum@eircom.net |
Web |
www.heritageireland.ie/en/ParksandGardens/South/ |
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Cork City Gaol & Radio Museum Experience |
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Two of Corks attractions are housed in this building. Step back in time to see what 19th/early 20th century life was like in Cork - inside and outside prison walls. Amazingly lifelike figures, furnished cells, sound effects and fascinating exhibitions.
Situated in the unlikely setting of the former Governor's House the "Radio Museum Experience" deals not alone with the early days of Irish & international radio broadcasting but with the impact of its invention on all our lives.
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Guided Tours Available |
Yes |
Language Guides Available |
Guides available in Irish, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Japanese and Polish. |
Disabled Access |
Yes |
Retail Outlet |
Yes |
Audio Visual Presentation |
Yes |
Opening Times |
March - October: 9.30 am - 5.00 pm
November - February: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm |
Sound Tour |
Yes |
Facilities |
Gatehouse Café: April - October
Parking available, coaches welcome |
Method of Visitor Payment |
Visitors may pay with cash or cheque |
Directions |
From city centre: Westwards onto Washington Street, Western Road. Turn right at AIB, right at Bridge Flowers and left at Annies Pub. |
Admission Prices |
Adult: EUR6.00
Child: EUR3.50
Student / OAP: EUR5.00
Family (2 Adults & 3 Children): EUR18
Group rate available
Separate Admission to each attraction - Discount on joint ticket |
Address |
Convent Avenue
Sunday's Well
Cork City
Cork |
Telephone |
+353 21 4305022 |
Fax |
+353 21 4307230 |
E-mail |
corkgaol@indigo.ie |
Web |
www.corkcitygaol.com |
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Bantry House was built around 1740. It was bought by the White family in 1765, and was enlarged by Richard White who was the 2nd Earl of Bantry. The house has a collection of tapestries, furniture and art treasures which were mainly collected by the Earl.
The beautiful gardens have been restored and are home to sub-tropical plants and shrubs. The gardens are open to the public, as is the French Armada Exhibition housed in the grounds.
The Exhibition tells the story of Wolfe Tones failed attempt to end British rule in Ireland, and the arrival of a French Armada to aid him in 1796. The fleet had to return to France, although one of the boats was scuppered and now lies in Bantry Bay.
The West Cork Chamber Music Festival is staged and broadcast from Bantry House.
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Opening Times |
10am - 6pm
(Last entry to house 5.30pm) |
Opening Months |
17th March - October |
Admission Prices |
House, Gardens & French Armada Centre
Adults: EUR10.00
Seniors / Students: EUR8.00
Accompanied Children FREE
Gardens & French Armada Centre only
Adult: EUR5.00
Accompanied Children FREE |
Address |
Bantry
Co. Cork |
Telephone |
+353 27 50047 |
Fax |
+353 27 50795 |
E-mail |
info@bantryhouse.com |
Web |
www.bantryhouse.com |
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Skibbereen Heritage Centre |
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Skibbereen Heritage Centre, located in the beautifully restored Old Gasworks building and featuring two main exhibitions.
The Great Famine Exhibition commemorates this period of Irish history using the latest in multimedia technology. Skibbereen was one of the worst affected areas in Ireland, as testified by the mass graves, where almost 10,000 people are buried.
The Lough Hyne Visitor Centre reveals the unique nature of this marine lake, Ireland's first Marine Nature Reserve. Find out about the history, folklore and formation of this renowned natural phenomenon with a multi-lingual audio-visual.
Also features - genealogy information, gift shop, archaeology information, wildlife of the river Ilen, reference library and adjacent car parking.
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Guided Tours Available |
Yes, by arrangements for groups |
Retail Outlet |
Yes |
Audio Visual Presentation |
Yes, in English, French, German and Irish |
Opening Times |
Mid March - Mid May & Mid September - End November
Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm
Mid May - Mid September
Daily: 10am - 6pm |
Disabled Access |
Yes |
Method of Visitor Payment |
Visitors may pay with visa, access, master card or cash |
Directions |
From Cork: Take the N71 road through Bandon and Clonakily, approximately 50 miles.
From Killarney: Take the N71 road via Kenmare and Bantry. Follow the roadsigns to Skibbereen, approximately 50 miles. |
Admission Prices |
Adult: €5
Child: €3
Student/Senior Citizen: €4
Family
2 adults & 4 children: €12 |
Address |
Old Gasworks Building
Upper Bridge Street
Skibbereen
Co. Cork |
Telephone |
+353 28 40900 |
Fax |
+353 28 40957 |
E-mail |
info@skibbheritage.com |
Web |
www.skibbheritage.com |
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Located just off the main road to Cobh, this Park was established in 1983 and has more than 70 species of exotic wildlife in open natural surroundings, with no obvious barriers.
Giraffes, zebras, ostrich and antelope roam together in 40 acres of grassland, much as they would in the African Savannah. Monkeys swing through trees on the lakes, and kangaroos, macaws and lemurs have complete freedom of the Park. Only the Cheetahs have a conventional fence.
Facilities at Fota Wildlife Park include Playgrounds, Bisto Wildlife Train, Picnic & Rest Areas, Serengeti Gift Shop and Oasis Restaurant.
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Guided Tours Available |
For groups, booking essential |
Disabled Access |
Yes |
Retail Outlet |
Yes |
Opening Times |
Spring / Summer (March 17th - October 29th)
Monday - Saturday: 10am - Last admission 5pm
Gates locked 6pm
Sunday: 11am - Last admission 5pm
Gates locked 6pm
Autumn / Winter (October 30th - March 16th)
Monday - Saturday: 10am - Last admission 3.30pm
Gates locked 4.30pm
Sunday: 11am - Last admission 3.30pm
Gates locked 4.30pm |
Audio Visual Presentation |
Yes |
Opening Months |
November - Mid March: weekends only(except Christmas)
Mid-March - End October: Daily |
Directions |
Situated 10km east of Cork City, just off the N25. Take the Cobh Road. |
Admission Prices |
Full rates
Adult: €11.50
Child / Senior / Student: €7.00
Group Rate (2 adults & 4 children): €45
Group Rate
Adult: €9.50
Child / Senior / Student: €6.00
Tour Train - One way trip: €1.00 |
Address |
Fota Park
Carrigtwohill
Co. Cork |
Telephone |
+353 21 4812678 |
Fax |
+353 21 4812744 |
E-mail |
info@fotawildlife.ie |
Web |
www.fotawildlife.ie |
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Kinsale Brewery is situated on the site of the original Landers Brewery which dates back to 1703. The building has been restored and now contains a full working brewery and a busy bar. Tours are available and consist of the history of brewing in Kinsale and the history of the site. The brewing process from raw materials, brewing, fermentation to finishing is covered in the tour. It ends in the bar where a complimentary drink is served.
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Guided Tours Available |
Yes |
Disabled Access |
Wheelchair Accessible |
Opening Times |
Monday - Friday |
Admission Charges |
Adult: €7 including complimentary drink
Group rate of €6 per person for groups of 20 min. |
Method of Visitor Payment |
Visitors may pay with cash |
Opening Months |
March - September
Open all year if bookings for tours are made in advance |
Directions |
Situated in the heart of Kinsale, next door to The White House |
Address |
The Glen
Kinsale
Co. Cork |
Telephone |
+353 21 4702124 |
Fax |
+353 21 4702127 |
E-mail |
info@kinsalebrewing.com |
Web |
www.kinsalebrewing.com |
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