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1. Heritage Centres |
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Cobh the Queenstown & Titantic StoryCobh Railway Station, Co. CorkDiscover Cobh's unique origins, it's history and legacy at the Queenstown Story - a multi media permanent exhibition at the restored Victorian Cobh Railway Station. The Titanic is one of the many liners and ships which has visited the historic port town of Cobh. Show me all the details for Cobh the Queenstown & Titantic Story | |
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2. Interpretative Centre |
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Jameson Heritage CentreCo. CorkThe Jameson Heritage Centre comprises 4.45 hectares (eleven acres) of grounds and is both architecturally and historically unique. The major buildings - Mills, Maltings, Corn Stores, Stillhouses, Warehouses and Kilns have been refurbished to their original splendour. The waterwheel which provided motive power for the operation is also still in place and in perfect working order. Of the many artifacts still remaining, pride of place goes to the largest Pot Still in the world which has a capacity of more than 30,000 gallons. | |
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3. Castles (Historical) |
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Blarney CastleCo. CorkDermot MacCarthy had the gift of 'plamas', the Irish word for soft-talking flattery. MacCarthy tried to talk his way out of handing over Blarney Castle to an agent of Queen Elizabeth I. He prevaricated until the Queen declared "I will hear no more of this Blarney talk", and gave the English language a new word. The legend persists that anyone who kisses the famous stone high up on the castle parapets will endowed with the 'gift of the gab'. Aside from the magic stone, the castle, added in 1446 by Cormac MacCarthy to an earlier tower, is well worth a visit. The massive four storey keep changed hands during the Civil and Williamite Wars and was used at one point as a prison for the Protestants of Cork. The picturesque gardens known as Rock close were laid out by the Jefferyes family in 1759. | |
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4. Towers (Round) |
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Cloyne Cathedran and Round TowerCo. CorkAn early Christian monastery was founded here by St. Colman Mac Lenen who died around 600, but all its buildings were burned in 1137. The cathedral of the present Church of Ireland Diocese was started around 1250, but because of much modernisation, comparatively little of this early church can be seen. The chancel has been heavily modernised; the chancel arch was blocked up in 1705 and removed completely in 1775. The east window was inserted in1856. The Cathedral's most famous Bishop was George Berkeley, a celebrated philosopher who died in 1753. In the North-east corner of the Churchyard stand the foundations of an earlier oratory called 'The Fire House'. Some Gothic fragments were found in it in the last century. On the opposite side of the road is a Round Tower; its original conical top was later replaced by battlements. Show me all the details for Cloyne Cathedran and Round Tower | |
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5. Railway Museums |
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West Cork Model Railway VillageThe Station, Inchydoney Road, Co. CorkEnjoy a visit to the West Cork Model Railway Village - the first of its kind in Ireland. | |
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6. Monuments |
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Father Matthew StatueCo. CorkStanding in the centre of Patrick Street, this statue commemorates Fr. Thoebold Matthew, the apostle of Temperance(1790 - 1861), who conducted a nation-wide campaign against alcohol. | |
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7. Local Tours |
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Discover CorkBelmont, Douglas Road, Cork City, Co. Cork | |
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8. Cathedrals (Historical) |
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St Finbarrs CathedralCo. CorkThis spectacular form of architecture was constructed between 1867 and 1879. It is in the French Gothic style. The cathedral may possibly be built on the foundation of an earlier Round Tower. A short distance away is Elizabeth Fort in Fort St. The first fort was built here in the reign of Elizabeth I. Other churches in this area include the South Chapel a Georgian church of 1766 and St. Michael's Protestand Church. The Red Abbey on Mary St. Off Douglas St. is the sole survivor of the Monasteries of Medieval Cork. An Augustinian Priory it was founded in the 14th Century. | |
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9. Forts (Historical) |
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Berwick FountainCo. CorkThis is located opposite the entrance to Bishop Lucy Park. The fountain was built in 1860 and named after Walter Berwick, a one time chairman of the Quarter sessions. It marks the centre point of a bridge crossing that which was once a city canal. | |
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10. Tombs |
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LabbacalleeCo. CorkTranslated as the Old Womans Bed, this Dolman is located outside Glanworth. It is a huge wedge shaped gallery grave that dates back to the prehistoric phenomemon of Megalithic tombs. | |
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11. Convents (Historical) |
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The South Presentation ConventCo. CorkSituated on Douglas Street, the convent dates from 1777, when Nano Nagle set up the first order of the Presentation Sisters. Her grave is still to be found there. Outside Clonakilty, is Timoleague. | |
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12. Homes (Historical) |
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Southwell Gift AlmhousesKinsale, Co. CorkKinsale can easily claim its place amongst Ireland's most historic locations for this has been a centre of population, commerce, trade and fishing far beyond memory and record. In its earliest days the estuary of the Bandon River gave it great importance as the river is tidal as far as Innishannon and water transport was dominant until the 18th Century. The estuary also provided excellent anchorage for ancient shipping which went in peril of the vagaries of the weather. The town nestles between the hills and the shoreline, a maze of narrow streets, never far from the water and little changed in many hundreds of years. Amongst the buildings of later periods are those of another age with historical links to the French, Spanish, British & Americans. | |
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13. Crosses (Historical) |
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Tullylease ChurchCo. CorkAn Early Christian monastery founded possibly by St. Berichter or Berchert who, with his father (a Saxon Prince) and two brothers, came to Ireland after the Synod of Whitby in 664. Another saint of the same name, who was possibly also Abbot of the monastery, died in 839. The existing church is of various dates. The south end of the east wall is probably the oldest part (12th century?) while the south door and window are early 13th century. The present chancel was built in the 15th century, and a number of fragments of Early Christian cross-slabs were incorporated in its walls. Fastened to the interior of the east gable is what is possibly the finest Early Christian decorated cross-slab, with the inscription QUICUMQUE LEGERIT HUNC TITULUM ORAT PRO BERECHTUINE (whoever reads this inscription, let him pray for Berichtuin - perhaps referring to the founder). Because of its resemblance to the Book of Lindisfarne, the slab has been dated to the 8th century, though it could be 9th. The church formed part of an Augustinian priory which was transferred to Kells in C. Kilkenny in 1415. | |
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14. Museums |
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Lisselan EstateLisselan, Co. Cork30 acres of gardens and woodland set in a valley with the river Argideen flowing through the gardens. Designed in Robinsonian style. Entrance directly onto N71 (main Cork-Clonakilty Road). Signposted 2 miles east of Clonakilty. | |
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15. Monastic Sites |
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16. Historic Hotels |
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17. Stones (Historical) |
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BallycrovaneCo. CorkA standing stone, 17 feet high, looking almost like a modern piece of sculpture. An ogham inscription, possibly added later, reads MAQI-DECCEDDAS AVI TURANIAS (Of the son of Deich descendant of Torainn.). | |
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18. Jails (Historical) |
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Cork City GoalSunday's Well, Co. CorkWandering throught the wings of Cork City Gaol, the atmosphere suggests you are accompanied by the shuffling feet of inmates, each representing their particular period in Irish history from pre-famine times to the foundation of the State. Cells furnished with lifesize figures, sound effects and fascinating exhibitions together with a spectacular sound and image presentation tell the social history and contrasting lifestyles of 19th C. Cork and why some people turned to crime. | |
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19. Abbeys |
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Abbeystrewery AbbeyAbbeystrewery, Bantry, Co. Cork | |
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20. Friaries |
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BallybegCo. CorkThe friary was founded in 1229 or 1237 for the Augustinian Canons by Philip de Barry who dedicated it to St. Thomas and erected a brass statue of himself on horseback in the church. David de Barry enlarged and enriched the monastery in 1235. The church was built shortly after the foundation and has tow fine west windows. The central tower with interior staircase and the tower to the west were both added in the 15th century. The claustral buildings contain little of interest. The most unusual feature of the whole Friary is the dove-cot or pigeon-house to the east-south-east of the church, which is probably the best-preserved example in the whole country. In 1574 the friary was granted to George Bouchier. By 1605 it was in the hands of Sir David Norton and in 1610 it was taken over by Sir John Jephson. | |
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21. Churches (Historical) |
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Shandon ChurchCo. CorkSt. Annes church and steeple, built in 1722 reaches 37m high into the Cork skyline and is a much loved local landmark and tourist attraction. Its famous chime of 8 bells made by Rudal of Gloucester together weigh over 6 tonnes. Its walls are 7ft thick and has both a sandstone and limestone facing, from which Cork takes its colours red and white. The clock made by Mangans of Cork, is affectionately known as a four faced liar, since the east and west facings tell slightly different times. The panoramic view of the city is well worth the climb. | |
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22. Monastery |
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Cloyne Round TownEast Cork, Co. CorkHere St. Clomans Mac Lenene founded a monastery of which the round tower and fire house remain. A building believed to be St. Colmans oratory is nearby. | |
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23. Bridges |
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The Parliament BridgeCo. CorkNear south Mall is Parliament Bridge, built in 1806 to commemorate the Act of Union. | |
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24. Mills (Historical) |
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25. Stone Circles |
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BohonaghCo. CorkA large axial-stone circle, recently restored, standing on a breezy hill-top within a mile of the coast. Of its original thirteen stones nine remain; three of these were re-erected during excavation of the site in 1959. The diameter of the ring is slightly less than 30 feet and the axis runs east to west through the radially set portal stones to the 'recumbent' or axial stone, resulting in an approximate alignment on the equinoctial sunset. Several of the orthostats on the east side of the circle are distinctly megalithic, and the matched portals exceed 7 feet in height, possibly the tallest pair of any Irish circle. This splendid monument is threatened by encroaching gorse. | |
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26. Brewerys |
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Murphy's BreweryCo. CorkLocated at Lady's Well, it is Irelands most modern brewery, and had been producing stout for home consumption and export since 1856. The building was originally a hospital. The name Lady's Well refers to a well on the hill opposite the brewery which is supposed to have miraculous properties. | |
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27. Town Information |
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BallycottonCo. CorkBallycotton is a sheltered village on the Atlantic coast and a famous sea angling area. There is a cliff walk with beautiful views rising 200ft above sea level. Bird watchers are encouraged to visit the wildlife sanctuary at ballycotton. | |
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28. Farmsteads |
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Lisselan EstateLisselan, Co. Cork30 acres of gardens and woodland set in a valley with the river Argideen flowing through the gardens. Designed in Robinsonian style. Entrance directly onto N71 (main Cork-Clonakilty Road). Signposted 2 miles east of Clonakilty. | |
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29. Priory |
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Bridgetown Augustinian PrioryCo. CorkThe priory was founded for the Canons Regular of St. Augustinian by Alexander Fitz Hugh Roche in the early 13th century. Its buildings are placed around the usual quadrangle. The church is on the north side, and is divided into two parts, with the eastern section having 13th century lancet windows and a good 15th century tomb niche. The three lancet windows were reduced in size in the 15th or 16th century. considerable portions of the domestic buildings remain, including a covered passage beside the cloister on the east side and a fine refectory with 13th century lancet windows on the first floor of the southern range of buildings. The Priory was suppressed at the time of the reformation. | |
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