The Blue Pool is a magical harbour hidden in the middle of Glengarriff. Pedestrian access to the blue pool is beside Quills in the centre of the village. The blue pool is formed where the river meets the sea, a wonderful rocky inlet which is surrounded by lush vegetation. There are a number of beautiful …
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Turners Tunnels
Turners Tunnels on the the N71 are a series of beautiful hand hewn rock tunnels. The main tunnel is pictured above and is on the Cork-Kerry border. On the Kerry side the main tunnel is followed by three more mini-tunnels, a set of twin tunnels and a final short tunnel. As you approach Glengarriff from …
Fastnet Line new Swansea Cork Ferry
The new ferry which will run between Cork and Swansea arrived in Cork Harbour at the end of September. This was an important day for tourism and commerce in the South West as it will re-open the gateway to the UK. The previous Swansea Cork ferry service was terminated in 2006 leaving the region high …
Total Tree Services – Tree Surgeon Glengarriff – West Cork
Total Tree Services – all & every aspect of tree care. Estimates free. Surveys, Diagnosis, Treatment – Advice, Overhauls, Take downs, Shelter belt – large hedge maintenance, Stump grinding & Wood chipping. Call Colin to discuss your job… Contact: Tel: 02763588 Mobile: 0872568367 Email: colintrees@gmail.com Web: www.treeservices.ie
Magannagan Farm B&B
Magannagan Farm B&B is situated on a working farm adjacent to Glengarriff on the Ring of Beara in West Cork. Magannagan Farm is on the inner Ring of Beara and is also adjacent to Kenmare Bay and Bantry Bay. Located beneath Ireland’s most picturesque Mountains and we over look spectacular countryside. Contact: Tel: 027 63361 …
Broadband in Glengarriff
Apparently Eircom is about to enable the Glengarriff Exchange for broadband. (Believe it if you like!) To register your interest (without obligation) phone 1800 202 279… The more people who sign up the more likely they are to proceed with the project. Broadband (through a fixed line) is an essential tool for any community. Please …
Weddings in Glengarriff
Glengarriff is a wonderful location for your wedding. One of the most unspoilt natural beauty spots in Ireland, with wonderful gardens for amazing wedding shots… Wedding Venues – Eccles Hotel, Glenggarriff Park Hotel, Glengarriff-Lodge Wedding Cerermony Locations – Sacred Heart Church Glengarriff and Glengarriff-Lodge With a hair stylist and beauty salon in the village you’re …
The Bay Run
The Bay Run is an annual event – a spectacular half marathon from Glengarriff to Bantry along the beautiful Bantry Bay. Registration is now open for Bay Run 10 on May 2nd 2010 so sign up early to avail of the discount. Contact: Tel: 086 041 1110 Web: www.Bayrun.ie
Self Catering Special Offers
There are a range of self catering offerings in Glengarrriff and a number of them are running special offers this summer: At the luxury end of the self catering market Glengarriff Lodge has slashed prices in July – check their website for details Glengarriff-Lodge.com Mountain View has some great specials also at the budget end …
FLORIBUNDA – Jacqueline Stanley Exhibition
A new Jacqueline Stanely exhibition will be hung in the Catherine Hammond Gallery in Glengarriff. 26th June to 22nd July 2009 Contact: Tel: 027 63812