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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. From 1845 - 1960 over 2.5 million adults and children emigrated from Ireland via Cobh on Coffin ships, early steamers and finally on the great ocean liners. The Titanic, Cobh was it's last port of call! Up to 300 naval and commercial ships at a time could be seen at anchor off Cove during the Napoleonic Wars. Convict ships first sailed from Cove in 1791 bound for Australia. Queen Victoria first stepped ashore at Cove on her last port of call. From the 1800's - 1950's Cobh was Ireland's main transatlantic port. On the 11th April 1912 the newly built Titanic called to the port of Queenstown on her maiden voyage. The pride of the White Star Line arrived at Roches Point (the outer anchorage of Queenstown Harbour) at 11.30am. A total of 123 passengers embarked at Queenstown .A total of 1,308 passengers were on board as they left Queenstown together with 898 crew members making a total of 2,206 people on board as she embarked on her final journey. 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. A tour of the Jameson Heritage Centre is a journey through the story of Irish whiskey by means of an audio-visual presentation (available in 6 languages). Follow the old distillery trail through mills, maltings, corn stores, stillhouses, warehouses and kilns. View the largest pot still in the world prior to sampling the internationally renowned Jameson Whiskey in the bar - perhaps have the opportunity of becoming a qualified Irish whiskey taster with presentation of certificate. Souvenir, Craft Shops and Elegant Restaurant on site. | |
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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. Follow the route of a miniaturised version of the now defunct West Cork Railway and "Step back in time" to experience the way of life in West Cork during the 1940's. View buildings of architectural and historical interest which are featured within their natural terrain, settings which range from grassy hillsides to inland waterways and coastal inlets. Discover a world of forges, markets, fairs, "old time" water powered industries, World War Two rationing and West Cork's maritime heritage. | |
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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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Mr Vincent Kiely , Minane Bridge, 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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Assolas Country HouseMr and Mrs Joe and Hazel Bourke , Co. CorkA charming 17th century Country House, owned and managed by the Bourke family, within an hour's drive of all premier Southern resorts, including Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Dingle, Blarney Castle. Set against a background of ancient trees and sweeping lawns reaching the river edge. Winner of the much coveted National Gardens Award. Assolas welcomes you with its wide doors, beautiful rooms and great log fires. The peaceful atmosphere is enhanced by a fine reputation for hospitality, excellent table d'hote cuisine and wines. Tennis, boating, croquet, salmon, trout and coarse fishing await the visitor to Assolas. Several golf-links near-by. Recommended by many International Food Guides. No. of Bedrooms: 9 (6 in House, 3 in Court Yard) Restaurant Covers: 25. How to Find: Take N72, the Mallow Killarney Road, 8 miles west of Mallow first sign, sign posted all small junctions. | |
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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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Gougane Barra and St. FinbarCo. CorkLocated in the National Park, where the Lee rises and St. Finbarr of Cork had his island hermitage. The ruins of the cells and the charming oratory still remain and can be visited. The lake, the source of Cork's River Lee, is set amidst magnificent mountain scenery. In the lake is a tiny island, reached by a causeway. This was the site of the hermitage of St. Finbarr, the patron saint and founder of Cork City. There is nothing now of the early building, but there is a square court with "cells" of later date. September 25th is the Feast of St. Finbarr, and on the Sunday after that date an annual pilgrimage is held. The small modern Oratory on the Holy Island has nice stained glass windows of County Cork saints. The back of the valley and adjoining slopes form a National Forest Park, with picnic grounds and nature trails. | |
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16. Historic Hotels |
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Assolas Country HouseCo. CorkIn 1714 Asolas House was owned by the Rev. Francis Gore. The main coaching road from Kanturk ran past the front door, and crossed the river beyond by a ford. The clergyman hung out a lantern each evening as dusk fell to guide travellers over the ford, and often rescued unfortunate wayfarers swept away when the river was in flood or when they were set upon by highwaymen. He became well-loved locally for these charitable acts and the house became known in Gaelic as "Ata-Solas" - "Ford of Light". Perhaps the monks who once lived in a monastery on this site began the custom. Massive out-buildings, four-foot-deep walls, and a stone-flagged floor and wide hearth in the old kitchens remain from the 1600s. The house has two front doors. The original one faces the river, but in the early 18th century the gracious, lofty drawing room and dining room were added, linked by a wide stone-flagged hall to an elegant new Queen Anne front door facing towards what are now lawns, a grass tennis court, and seven acres of immaculate gardens and woodland walks on both sides of the river. There are a further 100 acres of fields and farmlands. This is a peaceful place, where you can sit and contemplate the swans gliding picturesquely on the river, and hear only the sound of the wind in the tall trees. The Rev. Francis Gore would be pleased to know that after so many years, travellers are still welcomed and well cared for at Assolas House. | |
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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. The Gaol experience includes individual sound tour (English/French/German/Italian/Irish & Spanish). Personal guided tours arranged on prior request. Souvenir & refreshment areas, friendly staff and good facilities combine with this unique interpretation to offer the individual, group or family visitors a memorable experience. | |
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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. Walk across the bridge to George's Quay to see Fitzpatrick's second-hand shop, with its bizarre display of bicycles , cartwheels , farm implements and other assorted bric-a-brac on its facade. A short walk away, on Sullivan's Quay, is the Quay co-op , a popular restaurant and meeting-place . | |
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24. Mills (Historical) |
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Ballincollig - Powder MillsTourist Information Office, Grand Parade, Co. CorkNow a rapidly growing satellite town of Cork City. It had, during the last century, an enormous gunpowder factory known as the Powdermills, sited beside the River Lee. This has now been turned into a recreation area, and you can walk through the various old buildings and see the canals which worked the grinding wells and carried materials from one place to another. The Irish Army is still in residence at the old Ballincollig Cavalry barracks. To the immediate south is the private ruind of Ballincollig Castle, set upon a knob of rock. It belonged to the Barrets and dates from the time of Edward III. This regional Park runs along the banks of the River Lee and extends over 130 acres. This whole area includes the ruins of the gunpowder mills and many other buildings associated with the processing of gunpowder. The original sluice gates and masonry bridges are still evident, but new foot bridges have been built to cross the canals. It is a very pleasant walk that takes up to 45 minutes. | |
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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. A short distance to the east of the circle is a boulder-dolmen with a cup-marked capstone resting on low sandstone and quartz supports. The association of boulder-dolmens (or boulder-burials) and stone circles is known elsewhere, notably in the adjoining county of Kerry where they are usually placed at the centre of the ring. | |
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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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