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Royal Gunpowder Mills Ballincollig, Cork |
With all of the continuing controversy regarding where lottery money should and has been spent, I can honestly say that this time the lottery funds have been allocated to something worthy. With its 300 years of history a... more
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Schull Planetarium Colia Road, (Community College), Schull |
The task was accomplished through the joint efforts of the Cork Vocational Education Committee (VEC) and Schull Development Association, with financial support from Bord Fáilte, the National Lottery, the West Cork... more
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Mizen Vision Goleen West, Mizen Head |
In any weather the Magic of the Mizen is spellbinding. MIZEN VISION THE MIZEN HEAD SIGNAL STATION VISITOR CENTRE has been open since june 1st, 1994. In April 1993 the fog signal station was damanned and went automatic. A... more
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Allihies and the Copper Mines Half mile west of city, Allihies |
The Allihies Copper Mines, on which Daphne du Maurier based her novel Hungry Hill , were discovered by Colonel Hall in 1810. Colonel Hall was a Wexford man who, when his regiment disbanded in 1802, spent his time thereaf... more
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Desmond Castle Cork Street, Kinsale |
Built as a custom house by the Earl of Desmond c. AD 1500, Desmond Castle has a colourful history, ranging from Spanish occupation in 1601 to use as a prison for captured American sailors during the American War of Indep... more
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Cork City Gaol Convent Avenue, Sunday's Well, Cork City |
One of the excellent sites in Cork that is a must-see for just about anyone is Cork Gaol, or Jail. This is a very fascinating place, a very historic one. It was built in the beginning of the 1800's, to replace what evide... more
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West Cork Model Railway Village Inchydoney Road, Clonakilty |
As soon as visitors arrive at the Michael Collins Centre, they proceed to the cottage/theatre. A twenty minute audio/visual explores the Big Fella’s childhood, his family history, his school days and the important ... more
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Bantry Museum Bantry House & Gardens, Bantry |
As you enter Bantry -- an unprepossessing town at the head of Bantry Bay (topped out with a large market square and long plaza, which attracts artisans, craftspeople, and musicians in summer) -- on the right-hand side of... more
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Cork Heritage Park Bessboro, Blackrock, Cork |
Located on 6 acres of landscaped grounds and restored 19th century courtyard of Bessboro Estate. The Park offers the visitor a varied and fascinating introduction to different aspects of Corks rich heritage. Apr-Sept.
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International Museum of Wine Cork Street, The Desmond Castle, Cork |
Desmond Castle was built around 1500 by Maurice Bacach Fitzgerald, Earl of Desmond. A hundred years later it was used as an arsenal by Don Juan Aguilla during the Spanish occupation of the town which lasted for 100 days ... more
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