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‘West Cork’s Hidden Gem’

December 30, 2014 by Dunmanus

West Cork's Hidden Gem Sheep's Head Wild Atlantic Way Cork
 

Sheep’s Head Way named as West Cork’s Hidden Gem

The Irish Examiner featured the Sheep’s Head Way in its travel coverage over Christmas and declared the Sheep’s Head peninsula to be one of West Cork’s hidden gems.

There are fantastic mentions for Carbery Sailing, Bantry House, Dromcloc B&B, The Fish Kitchen, and Charlie McCarthy of Hillside Walks.

Check out the Examiner’s article to get a flavour of what it’s like to spend time on the Sheep’s Head Way!

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Bantry House B&B

The Sheep’s Head is a peninsula rich in history and you’ll find traces of its past all along the Sheep’s Head Way walking route.

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The Mariner Bantry

If you are looking for a great night of entertainment in Bantry, The Mariner is the place for you Centrally located on The Quay and Wolfe Tone Square in Bantry it’s a great place to catch up with local bands and nationally renowned acts. Our intimate bar and music venue plays host to a wide […]

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Gougane Barra Hotel

Gougane Barra Hotel

This traditional family-run hotel overlooks the lake at Gougane Barra, one of the most peaceful spots in Ireland. The Lucey family has owned the hotel since 1937. Neil and Katy took over the running of it in 2005, and while they have modernised the menu and improved the standards of comfort in the hotel, its […]

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This project has been supported by Cork County Council & the LEADER programme under the Rural Development Programmes 2007-13 and 2017-2021.
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