Shanagarry & Ballycotton
Take a drive to the nearby village of Cloyne, home of Cork hurling legend Christy Ring. Have your photo taken alongside the super life-size statue and stand back to admire our most local Round tower, dating back to ancient times.
Continue to Shanagarry and call to the Kilkenny Design Shop (formerly Stephen Pearce Pottery), and Shanagarry Pottery, both located close by. This area has undiscovered sandy beaches for the perfect swim. Visit the Ballymaloe Cookery School and further down the road have afternoon tea at Ballymaloe House and absorb the aromas of the herb gardens.
Pick up some freshly caught fish at the pier in Ballycotton, where you will see Ireland’s only black Lighthouse. Take the very popular “Cliff walk” and breath the best of Atlantic air! Finally, take the coast road to Garryvoe where you will find a Blue flag beach with adjacent playground. On your way back through Castlemartyr, discover the untouched woods just outside the village.