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RING OF CORKVISITOR GUIDE FREE MAP INSIDE www.ringofcork.ie Watergrasshill Clonmult N8 Ballincurrig Mount Uniacke Lisgoold Dungourney YOUGHAL Knockraha N20 Killeagh N25 Gortroe Blarney Glanmire Mogeely N8 Glounthaune Carrigtwohill N25 MIDLETON N25 City Centre N25 Castlemartyr Little Island Fota Carrigrohane Ballinacurra Ladys’bridge CORK CITY Ballymacoda Douglas Belvelly Rochestown Ballymore BALLINCOLLIG Togher Cloyne Garryvoe Grange Possage West Waterfall N27 COBH Shanagarry N28 Monkstown Cork Airport Aghada Churchtown Ringaskiddy Whitegate Ballycotton Ballygarvan Trabolgan Inch Ballinhassig CARRIGALINE Guileen Crosshaven Atlantic Ocean Myrtleville Minane Bridge The Ring of Cork is a place where you come to explore to immerse yourself in our rich History and Culture, to enjoy and leave with Memories” From Tall ships to Tall tales, castles and cathedrals, forts & convict prisons, cruise liners to beautiful beaches, open golf to open arms, emigration to outdoor adventure, Heritage towns to walking trails, Sunken ships to smashing pints, maritime to monkeys, stately homes to farmers markets, The Ring of Cork has it all –and then some. Come to explore –leave wanting more. So Much To Do While You Are Here! 2 Ring of Cork - Free Map 18 Cobh & Surrounds 4 Glanmire, Little Island, Glounthaune & Surrounds 10 Midleton, Carrigtwohill, Castlemartyr & Surrounds 12 Ballycotton 24 Youghal and Surrounds 27 Ballincollig and Surrounds 32 Carrigaline 34 Crosshaven and Surrounds 36 Crafts & Useful services 38 = Things to do with the kids www.ringofcork.ie kk ring of cork advert 99x210mm march 2015 v2.indd 1 25/03/2015 17:00 Ring of Cork is the emerging gem of a tourist destination, created by the people from the towns around Cork City ; Glanmire, Carrigtwohill, Cobh, Midleton, Youghal, Carrigaline, SO MUCH TO DO Crosshaven and Ballincollig who are pulling together to offer the visitor something new, WHILE YOU ARE HERE! something fresh and something for everybody. FUN FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES SPORTS AND HOBBIES Our wide range of indoor and outdoor attractions Enjoy Golf, Pitch & Putt, Horse Riding, Sea Angling, and activities ensure there is something for every- Wood-turning, Bowling, Laser, Swimming, Indoor one in the Ring of Cork, whatever their interests! & Outdoor Playgrounds, Archery and Award- winning Cookery Lessons in the region. Ring of Cork hosted the 2014 Irish Open at Fota Island Golf Club. WILDLIFE The Ring of Cork is animal mad. Owls on your TITANIC ADVENTURES arm, horses galore, petting zoos and ponies, Visit Cobh, Titanic’s last port of call and learn of lizards and giraffes, cheetahs and tigers – you its connections with the ill-fated liner. name it – we’ve got it! HERITAGE AND ANCESTORS JOIN IN EVENTS & FESTIVALS There’s 100 Festivals in the Ring of Cork. From the We’ve got towering town walls in Youghal, Youghal Medieval & Queen of The Sea Festivals mystic medieval castles like Barryscourt, ruins & the Redhead Convention in Crosshaven, the to roam in Castlemartyr & famous heritage Ball Roll in Cobh, and the Midleton Food Festival, centres such as Cobh. Try our fascinating guided there’s loads to keep you and the family busy heritage walks and trace your ancestors – using while you’re here. What are you waiting for? Visit our GPS co-ordinates. www.ringofcork.ie for details. FEAST ON FABULOUS FOOD & DRINK HEAD FOR THE BEACH With our award-winning restaurants, delicious Miles and miles of white sandy beaches for you to pub grub and renowned farmers’ markets – Cork stroll, enjoy and explore. Ask the locals what way really is the food capital of Ireland. to go and don’t forget to bring a picnic. EXPLORE GRACEFUL GARDENS RELAX & GET A GOOD NIGHTS SLEEP! & WONDERFUL WALKS Treat yourself to a soothing spa treatment or relaxing massage in one of our luxury spa resorts From cliff & beach walks, country house gardens, or holistic centres & then sleep well in a huge forest walks to cross country –the Ring of Cork selection of top class 3/4/5 star hotels, luxurious really is the place to head off for a wander. & special country houses, welcoming B&Bs, and spacious & flexible self-catering accommodation. ENERGISING WATER & ADVENTURE SPORTS Whatever you need – Adventure’s our thing in the Ring of Cork. On land - climbing, survival training, horse-riding, quad The Ring of Cork has it! biking, archery, karting and abseiling and on sea - sailing, sea-angling, surfing, diving, kayaking – we’ve got what you need for that adrenaline rush! www.ringofcork.ie 2 3 Cobh & Surrounds Fota Wildlife Park with Oasis Café Cobh & Surrounds & Serengeti Store Tel: 021 4812678 email: [email protected] (Great Island & Fota Island) Web: www.fotawildlife.ie Steeped in maritime history with its Titanic & Lusitania connections. View cruise liners from all over the St. Colman’s Cathedral – Cobh world as they moor at Cobh’s quayside. Tel: 021 4813222 email: [email protected] Spike Island: Be captivated by Ireland’s Alcatraz at the heart of Web: www.cobhcathedralparish.ie Cork Harbour. Prison cells, big guns, idyllic views, centuries of history, an adventurer’s playground and the boat trip or kayak paddle make for a great family day out. Titanic Trail Guided Walking Tours Operating daily since 1998 Cobh’s most experienced and professional tours. Academically researched, Failte Ireland approved and fully insured. Tel: 021 4815211/ 087 2767218 email: [email protected] Ring of Cork - South & East Cork Book online: www.titanic.ie Titanic Trail Daily - 11am & 2pm – Commodore Hotel The Titanic Experience – Cobh In the original White Star Line office Tel: 021 4814412 email: [email protected] Web: www.titanicexperiencecobh.ie Historic Sites Lusitania Memorial – Cobh Lusitania Graves – Cobh Titanic Memorial – Cobh Cork City Map of Cobh Town To Cuskinny, East Ferry, Marlogue & Ballymore © South & East Cork Tourism 2011 ‘Map Not To Scale’ Tourist Information Office Tay Road Located near Railway Station at the Sirius Arts Centre TICKNOCK Tel: 021 4813301 email: [email protected] COBH BALLYWILLIAM NEW TOWN Web: www.cobhharbourchamber.ie TOP OF HILL Bishops Street Park Lane MidletonStreet WestView C a t ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES h e d St Colmans r Cathedral a Bishops Road l Lake Road P t la en c Harbour View Cork City, Rushbrooke, esc e Church Street The Cr Rahilly Street & TOURS Fota Island & the Casement Pearse Harbour Hill Cross River Ferry Spy Hill Square Square East Hill est Bea W ch Cobh Heritage Centre “The Queenstown Story” High Road East Beach Cork Road W oad Spike Island The Bench es ne R Departure point Harbour View Lower Road tbour The The story of emigration, transportation & fam- Train to Fota Promenade HARBOUR and Cork City HERITAGE CENTRE OFFICE ine. Titanic & Lusitania. Titanic Experience – Cobh Heritage Centre & White Star Tel: 021 4813591 email: [email protected] Line Pier Web: www.cobhheritage.com Cobh Road Train Tel: 085 1363393 or 086 3381237 email: [email protected] GOLF web: www.cobhroadtrain.com Daily outside Titanic Experience www.ringofcork.ie Fota Island Golf Club & Academy Cuskinny Court Group Activity Centre Fota Island Resort Tel: 021 4855831 email: [email protected] Tel: 021 4883700 email: [email protected] Web: www.cuskinnycourt.ie Web: www.fotaisland.ie Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens and Cafe Tel: 021 4815543/4812728 email: [email protected] Web: www.fotahouse.com = Things to do with the kids 4 5 Cobh & Surrounds MUSEUMS & THEATRES SPA & WELLNESS Cobh Museum Fota Island Spa – Fota Island Hotel Tel: 021 4814240 email: [email protected] Tel: 021 4883700 email: [email protected] Web: www.cobhmuseum.com Web: www.fotaisland.ie Sirius Arts Centre – The Old Yacht Club, Cobh Robin Hill Clinic/B&B Tel: 021 4813790 email: [email protected] Lake Rd, Rushbrooke, Cobh Web: www.siriusartscentre.ie 19th century centre of excellence in holistic and complementary health; Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Cranial Osteopathy,Colonic Hydrotherapy,Chinese Herbal Medicine,Massage& beauty therapies. Yoga & Wellness retreats. RESTAURANTS, PUBS & CAFÉS Tel: 021 4812222 email: [email protected] Amber Lounge & Fota Restaurant Web: www.robinhillclinic.com Ring of Cork - South & East Cork – Fota Island Hotel Tel: 021 4883700 email: [email protected] Activities & Attractions Web: www.fotaisland.ie Bella Vista Self Drive Boat Hire Bramley Lodge - Fota Road Bishop’s Rd, Cobh Open for breakfast, lunch & Thur/Fri/Sat evening dinner Tel: 021 4812450 email: [email protected] Tel: 021-4882499 Email: [email protected] Web: www.bellavistahotel.ie Captain’s Table Restaurant Cobh Maritime Exhibition Centre at the Commodore Hotel Cobh Train Station Tel: 021 4811277 email: [email protected] Tel: 021 4855002 email: [email protected] Web: www.commodorehotel.ie Cork Eco Tours - Customised wildlife tours China Sea – Bella Vista Hotel, Tel: 087 6476295 email: [email protected] Bishop’s Rd, Cobh Web: www.corkecotours.com Tel: 021 4812450 email: [email protected] Web: www.bellavistahotel.ie Cork Harbour Boat Hire Tel: 086 0747926 email: [email protected] Fota House Cafe Web: www.corkharbourboathire.com Tel: 021 4815543 email: [email protected] SailCork, Sailing, Powerboating, Yachting, Web: www.fotahouse.com Adventure & Navigation The Spike Bar – Fota Island Golf Clubhouse East Ferry Marina, Cobh Tel: 021 4883700 email: reservations@ Tel: 021 4811237 email: [email protected] fotaisland.ie Web: www.sailcork.com Web: www.fotaisland.ie Spike Island Tel: 021 4811485 email: