Exploring Kilcrea Monastery and Ovens, County Cork

by Elena Clancy | Ancient Places, Cork, Graves, Landmarks & Buildings, Legends & Folklore, Religious Sites

I recently explored Kiclrea Friary (also called Kilcrea Abbey) and Kilcrea Tower, which is located across the road and a … more

Majestic Kilcrea Abbey: Ovens, Co Cork

by Bob Emprimo | Cork, Landmarks & Buildings, Religious Sites

One of Cork’s most majestic Abbey ruins, located just South of the Cork to Killarney Road (N20, between Ovens and … more

Barryscourt Castle, County Cork

by Michele Erdvig | Ancient Places, Castles, Cork, Heroes & Villains, Nature & Gardens, Scenic Spots

Barryscourt Castle is a wonderfully restored tower house, occupying a ancient site. The 16^th century castle was home to … more

Great for Families: The Donkey Sanctuary in County Cork

by Jody Halsted | Animals, Cork, Kids

Donkeys enjoying their new and better life after being rescued by The Donkey Sanctuary, Ireland.

The Donkey Sanctuary just outside … more

14th Century Carrigaphooca Castle and Stone Circle: Macroom, County Cork

by Liam O'Connell | Ancient Places, Castles, Cork, Hauntings & Mysteries, Monuments

About half way between Cork and Killarney, in a field just a couple of miles outside the town of Macroom, … more

Drombeg Stone Circle: Rosscarbery, Co. Cork

by Michele Erdvig | Ancient Places, Cork, Hauntings & Mysteries, Legends & Folklore, Monuments, Religious Sites, Scenic Spots

Known locally as the Druid’s Altar, Drombeg Stone Circle is set on a hillside in rural West Cork about 1-½… more

Reviving History at Fort Camden: Crosshaven, Co Cork

by Liam O'Connell | Ancient Places, Cork, Landmarks & Buildings

Camden Fort Meagher is situated on Rams Head at the Eastern end of Crosshaven, home of the World’s oldest Yacht… more

Romantic Gougane Barra: Pass of Keimaneigh, Co. Cork

by Michele Erdvig | Ancient Places, Cork, Hikes & Walks, Legends & Folklore, Religious Sites, Scenic Spots

Gougane Barra, Ireland’s first forest park, is secreted away in a glacial valley. Surrounded by the Sheehy Mountains the former… more

Red Abbey Bell Tower, An Irish National Monument: Cork City, Co Cork

by Liam O'Connell | Cork, Monuments, Religious Sites

You probably won’t find yourself wandering around Red Abbey Street in Cork for anything else, other than to take a … more

Ballycrovane Ogham Stone: Eyeries, Co Cork

by Christy Nicholas | Ancient Places, Cork, Landmarks & Buildings

Ballycrovane Ogham stone is impressive, rising 5.3 meters (17 ft) up out of a hill on the edge of the … more

Holy Well and Mass Rock: Beach, Co. Cork

by Guest Contributor | Ancient Places, Cork, Religious Sites

This mass rock and holy well are a bit difficult to find, but well worth the effort. They are on … more

Commemorative Plaque to the 1848-1961 West Cork Railways: Cork City

by Liam O'Connell | Cork, Landmarks & Buildings

Cork City has undergone quite a bit of development since the years of the Celtic Tiger. The old Cork to … more

Ring the Bells and Climb the Clock Tower at Shandon Church: Cork City, Co Cork

by Liam O'Connell | Cork, Landmarks & Buildings, Memorable Experiences, Religious Sites

Dominating the Cork City skyline is the clock tower of St. Anne’s church in Shandon.

From a distance it may … more

Mass Rock from Ireland’s Penal Times: Cork, County Cork

by Liam O'Connell | Cork, Religious Sites

The Mass Rock at this location commemorates one of the many places in the Irish countryside, where Catholics went to … more

Cork English Market: Co Cork

by Markets | All Markets, Cork

Mon-Sat 8am-6pm

www.englishmarket.ie

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Midleton Farmers Market: Co Cork

by Markets | All Markets, Cork

Saturday 9a-1p

www.midletonfarmersmarket.com

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Mahon Point Farmers Market: Co Cork

by Markets | All Markets, Cork

Thursdays, 10a-3p

www.mahonpointfarmersmarket.com

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Kinsale Farmers Market: Co Cork

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Tuesday 9:00-2:30

Kinsale Farmers Market

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