What to do in South West
The English Market - An old Victorian market, the English Market was once limited to those of English heritage. Now, it’s open to everyone and every local and foreign delicacy can be found here.·
Crawford Municipal Art - to the visual arts, the gallery is popular with locals and reflects the importance of the visual arts in Cork city
Beamish & Crawford Stout Brewery tour - Beamish is Cork’s answer to Guinness – visit the brewery, discover how stout is brewed and sample a pint before you leave.
Cobh, The Queenstown Story Emigration Heritage - An exhibition tracing the roots of Cobh town and telling the tale of the millions who left Ireland from Cobh harbour during the famine years.
Youghal Heritage Town - An old walled Norman port town, Youghal has a fascinating maritime history to be discovered.
Charles Fort - A 17th century star-shaped fortress, this former British garrison fort is a remarkable sight.
Desmond Castle & Wine Museum - Now home to a museum tracing Ireland’s links to the world of wine, Desmond Castle bears an interesting history of battle, occupation and captivity.
Herlihy’s Historical Stroll - Discover the fascinating history of Kinsale town on a walk through town with Don.
Kinsale Brewing Company tour - Tour this working brewery and busy bar and discover the Irish beer brewing process.
Clonakilty - Traditional fishing village has streets lined with colourful houses and traditional shop fronts.
Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farm Museum - One of Ireland’s leading stately homes, Muckross House is a reminder of days gone by. Outside the house, visit the traditional craftspeople at work.
Killarney Lakes & National Park for walking, horse riding, fishing or boat tours - Killarney National Park is criss-crossed with walking trails and historic sites. All the lakes are navigable by boat and make for an enjoyable afternoon tour
Gap of Dunloe - Visit Kate Kearney’s cottage high in the Gap of Dunloe. Enjoy a walk through this impressive scenery.
Ring of Kerry scenic tour - Said to be the most scenic tour in Ireland, travel around Ireland’s highest mountains, with the sea to one side and the mountains to the other. Pass through pretty villages and discover the areas heritage.
THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE THINGS TO SEE IN THE SOUTH WEST....