RING OF CORK STAYCATION GUIDE Things to Do | Places to Eat | Places to Stay www.ringofcork.ie Whether you are here for leisure or business, Fota Island Resort and its surrounding area offers many activities for some well-deserved fun. You’ll know, from the moment you arrive into our stay exquisitely designed foyer, that a peaceful and luxurious night’s sleep awaits you at this 5 star Resort. play Play through our gorgeous woodlands and vistas across three traditional yet challenging courses, or sharpen your game with some practice at our Academy, then relax and eat in our uniquely designed Clubhouse. eat Dine in our luxurious Fota Restaurant, grab a quick bite in the Spike Bar, or relax and catch up over an evening drink or some afternoon tea in our stylishly refurbished Amber Lounge. relax With a choice of 60 rejuvenating treatments and an array of 18 treatment rooms, you are sure to find the perfect option to restore your body and mind to a state of well-being and balance. adventure Experience the rush, thrills and excitement of Fota Island Adventure. Take part in an exciting alternative to everyday life with assault courses, kayaking and more. Suitable for families, friends and corporate groups, your day of adventure awaits. HOTEL SPA GOLF CLUB GOLF ACADEMY LODGES www.ringofcork.ie Fota Island Resort, Fota Island, Cork, Ireland. www.fotaisland.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 has it all, from luxury hotels to welcoming B&B’s and amazing self -catering Whether you are here for leisure or options. Ireland’s top visitor attractions, Insta business, Fota Island Resort and its worthy outdoor activities, a stunning coastline surrounding area offers many activities & breath-taking historic towns & quaint villages await. There are lots of choices when it comes for some well-deserved fun. to enjoying fabulous food too. You’ll know, from the moment you arrive into our stay exquisitely designed foyer, that a peaceful and luxurious So if you are looking to get away this year, night’s sleep awaits you at this 5 star Resort. why not come to Cork for your staycation. Ring of Cork can cater for your fun filled family holiday, or romantic weekend get- away. play Play through our gorgeous woodlands and vistas across three traditional yet challenging courses, or sharpen your We warmly welcome you to Ring of Cork and look game with some practice at our Academy, then relax and forward to meeting you. Visit www.ringofcork.ie eat in our uniquely designed Clubhouse. eat Dine in our luxurious Fota Restaurant, grab a quick bite in the Spike Bar, or relax and catch up over an evening drink or some afternoon tea in our stylishly refurbished Contents Amber Lounge. Ring of Cork has it all! 4 Things to Do 6 relax With a choice of 60 rejuvenating treatments and an Map 14 array of 18 treatment rooms, you are sure to find the Places to Eat & Drink 19 perfect option to restore your body and mind to a state of well-being and balance. Places to Stay 23 About the Towns 27 adventure Experience the rush, thrills and excitement of Fota Tourist Info and Other Services 32 Island Adventure. Take part in an exciting alternative to everyday life with assault courses, kayaking and more. = Things to do with the kids Suitable for families, friends and corporate groups, your day of adventure awaits. HOTEL SPA GOLF CLUB GOLF ACADEMY LODGES www.ringofcork.ie Fota Island Resort, Fota Island, Cork, Ireland. www.fotaisland.ie Cobh cover image by Cian Ryan SO MUCH TO DO WHILE YOU ARE HERE! FUN FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES Our wide range of indoor and outdoor attractions and activities ensure there is something for every- one in the Ring of Cork, whatever their interests! WILDLIFE The Ring of Cork is animal mad. Owls on your arm, petting zoos and ponies, lizards and giraffes, cheetahs and tigers – you name it – we’ve got it! HERITAGE AND ANCESTORS We’ve got towering town walls in Youghal, mystic medieval castles like Barryscourt, ruins to roam in Castlemartyr & famous heritage experiences in Cobh. Try our fascinating guided heritage walks and trace your ancestors – using our GPS co-ordinates. FEAST ON FABULOUS FOOD & DRINK With our award-winning restaurants, delicious pub grub and renowned farmers’ markets – Cork really is the food capital of Ireland. EXPLORE GRACEFUL GARDENS & WONDERFUL WALKS From cliff & beach walks, country house gardens, forest walks to cross country –the Ring of Cork really is the place to head off for a wander. ENERGISING WATER & ADVENTURE SPORTS Adventure’s our thing in the Ring of Cork. On land - climbing, survival training, quad biking, archery, karting and abseiling and on sea - sailing, sea-angling, surfing, diving, kayaking – we’ve got what you need for that adrenaline rush! 4 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. SPORTS AND HOBBIES Enjoy Golf, Cycling, Pitch & Putt, Sea Angling, Bowling, Laser, Swimming, Indoor & Outdoor Playgrounds, Archery and Award-winning Cookery Lessons in the region. Ring of Cork hosted the 2014 Irish Open at Fota Island Golf Club. TITANIC ADVENTURES Visit Cobh, Titanic’s last port of call and learn of its connections with the ill-fated liner. JOIN IN EVENTS & FESTIVALS There’s 100 Festivals in the Ring of Cork. From the Youghal Medieval & Queen of The Sea Festivals, the Ball Roll in Cobh, and the Midleton Food Festival, there’s loads to keep you and the family busy while you’re here. What are you waiting for? Visit www.ringofcork.ie for details. HEAD FOR THE BEACH Miles and miles of white sandy beaches for you to stroll, enjoy and explore. Ask the locals what way to go and don’t forget to bring a picnic. RELAX & GET A GOOD NIGHTS SLEEP! Treat yourself to a soothing spa treatment or relaxing massage in one of our luxury spa resorts or holistic centres & then sleep well in a huge selection of top class 3/4/5 star hotels, luxurious & special country houses, welcoming B&Bs, Yurts and spacious & flexible self-catering accommodation. Whatever you need – The Ring of Cork has it! www.ringofcork.ie 5 Ring of Cork - South & East Cork Ring of Do Cork - Thing Staycation To Things to do For more information visit www.ringofcork.ie/things-to-do Attractions & Tours Ballycotton Sea Adventures Online booking available Tel: +353 (87) 396 3998 Web: www.ballycottonseaadventures.com email: [email protected] Ballymaloe Grainstore - Shanagarry Weddings * Corporate * Concerts Tel: 021 475 7200 email: [email protected] Web: www.ballymaloegrainstore.com Camden Fort Meagher Camden Road, Crosshaven Web: www.camdenfortmeagher.ie Cobh Heritage Centre “The Queenstown Story” The story of emigration, transportation & famine. Titanic & Lusitania. Tel: 021 4813591 email: [email protected] Web: www.cobhheritage.com Check our website for up to date opening hours. Cobh Museum Tel: 021 4814240 email: [email protected] Web: www.cobhmuseum.com EirCode: P24 AY26 = Things to do with the kids 64 Ring of Do Cork - Thing Staycation To Cobh Maritime Exhibition Centre C o bTh r aiaT Si n t aS t io n Tel: 021 4 855002 email: [email protected] Cloyne Round Tower C– lloo C y n e Web: www.cloyne.ie Curraheen Park StadiumBi–s shB– h o i p s t o wwnn Tel: 021 2429200 email: sales @igb.ie Web: www.curraheenparkgreyhoundstadium.ie Mackey Coaches & Tours Quality coach hire, limousine and vintage vehicles. Email: [email protected] Web: www.mackeycoaches.ie Tel: 086 8346756 Jameson Distillery Midleton – D is t i l lWae r y l k Wa Tel: 021 4613594 email: [email protected] Web: www.jamesonwhiskey.com/tours The Mary StanfordB – a B ll y c o t t o n The most famous RNLI Lifeboat that was rescued from Dublin Dock in early 2014. Ballycotton lifeboat from 1931 to 1956 and both her crew and the boat herself were awarded with an RNLI gold medal for gallantry in 1936 after the For more information visit famous Daunt Lightship rescue. www.ringofcork.ie/things-to-do Passage West Maritime Museum Tel: 087 136 3588 email: [email protected] Web: www.passagemuseum.ie Tel:Spike 021-2373455 Island email: – Co [email protected] h Web: www.spikeislandcork.ie EirCode: P24 E446 Departure: Kennedy Pier St Colemans Cathedral – Cobh Web: www.cobhcathedralparish.ie St Colemans Cathedral – Cloyne St Marys Collegiate Church – Youghal Emmet Place, Youghal For Bookings: 024 81814 Youghal Beach 7 The Titanic Experience – Cobh In the original White Star Line office Tel: 021 4814412 email: [email protected] Web: www.titanicexperiencecobh.ie Eircode: P24 DW63 SatNav: 51.850128 -8.294844 Titanic Trail Guided Walking Tours – Cobh 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] Book online: www.titanic.ie EirCode: P24 XT93 Titanic Trail Daily - 11am & 2pm – Commodore Hotel Meeting place coordinates: 51.84 N -8.29 E ‘Virtual Tours now available’ Youghal Clock Gate Tower Ring of Do Cork - Thing Staycation To Open all year round.