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 Cloyne Round Tower, Co Cork. Tel: +353 (0)21
4255100. One of the few surviving Round towers in Cork and one
of the few surviving aspects of the old monastic foundation at
Cloyne. The tower was struck by lightening in 1748-1749 and the
original conical roof was destroyed. The tower was subject to
some alterations after this. About
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Ballycotton
Lifeboat Station. Ballycotton is one of the oldest stations in
Ireland, being opened in 1858. It was established to afford protection
to the shipping frequenting the port of Cork. Location: On the outskirts of Ballycotton. |
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Cobh Heritage Centre, Cobh, Co. Cork. Tel:
+353 21 4813 591. The centre is based in the disused portions
of the railway station at Cobh. This highly imaginative visitor
attraction tells the story of emigration from Cobh in the period
of the famine in 1845 up to the era of the great Liners in the
1950s. www.cobhheritage.com. About
12 miles west of Ballycotton. |
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Old
Midleton Distillery (15 km away) - A tour of the Old Midleton
Distillery consists of a 15 minute audio/visual presentation,
then a 35 minute guided tour of the Old Distillery and then back
to the Jameson Bar for a whiskey tasting - minerals are available
for children. |
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Fota Wildlife Park, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork,
Ireland. Tel: 021-4812678. FOTA Wildlife Park is not like an
ordinary zoo. Wherever possible we have chosen animals that thrive
in a free-range environment, which allows them to roam free,
while mixed with other species and with us human visitors! These
species are also able to adjust to the Irish Climate. The animals
themselves make the choice of seeking shelter when necessary.
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Ballycotton Hotels |
| Bayview Hotel Ballycotton Ballycotton Cork |
 Ballycotton hotel. Situated
overlooking miles of spectacular coastline nestled in the unspoilt
fishing village of Ballycotton. The Bayview,
with its elevated aspect over miles of sea and splendid coastline,
spectacularly lives up to its name. Nearby, there are wonderful
sandy beaches and a choice of six golf courses to choose from.
Dining in the hotel's restaurant is a treat with a menu based
completely on fresh produce available literally on the hotel’s
doorstep.... |
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Garryvoe Hotel Castlemartyr
Garryvoe Castlemartyr (approx 5 miles from Ballycotton) |
 Hotel near Ballycotton. From Cork
city, take the N25 east and follow the Waterford/Rosslare route
until Castlemartyr - Turn onto the R632 to Garryvoe. This old world hotel provides the holidaymaker with
a warm and friendly feeling, which will be long remembered. The
celebrated restaurant offers fantastic cuisine with fresh seafood
a particular speciality.... |
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Welcome to our page of information, attractions
and places of interest around Ballycotton. The Ballycotton
hotels listed below are either in the town or we have given
a rough guide as to how far they are from Ballycotton. The Republic
of Ireland is bound to the west by the Atlantic Ocean, to the
east is the Irish Sea which reconnects to the ocean via the southwest
with St. George's Channel and the Celtic Sea. The Republic of
Ireland has 26 counties, and five cities — Dublin, Cork,
Galway, Limerick, and Waterford. The west-coast of Ireland features
cliffs, hills and low mountains. The centre of the country is
flat with large areas of bogland. We hope you enjoy your stay
and find your ideal accommodation from our list of Ballycotton
hotels.
