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Western Cork

Other activities in Western Cork

  1. Aquaventures Dive Centre

    Aquaventures Dive Centre charges €65 for a full day’s diving, and also offers diving and accommodation packages in the attached B&B; contact the centre for prices. There’s some excellent diving to be had on the reefs around Fastnet Rock; the waters are warmed by the Gulf Stream and a number of shipwrecks lie nearby.

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    Kinsale Harbour Cruises

    For sailings to Charles Fort, James Cove and up the Bandon River phone Kinsale Harbour Cruises. Departure times vary through the year and are weather dependent - check the website or with the tourist office for details. The boats leave from Denis Quay on Pier Rd, at the southern end of town.

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  3. Chléire Goats

    For everything you need to know about goat husbandry, contact Ed Harper at Chléire Goats, based at a farm west of the church. He makes ice cream and cottage cheese, available for tastings, and runs half-day (€35) to week-long courses on goat keeping.

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  4. West Cork Surf School

    The West Cork Surf School is based at the sandy Blue Flag beach at Inchydoney Island, 4km from town, should you fancy a ride on the waves.

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  5. Road Train

    A road train leaves from the West Cork Model Railway Village on a 20-minute commentated circuit of Clonakilty.

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    Mylie Murphy's

    For those interested in fishing, tackle can be hired at Mylie Murphy’s for €10 per day.

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  7. Whale of a Time

    Whale of a Time offers weekend coastal cruises from around €20/€15 per adult/child.

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  8. Ionad Foghlama Chléire

    Ionad Foghlama Chléire runs Irish-language programs for adults.

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    Kinsale Angling Co-op

    For deep-sea fishing trips, contact Kinsale Angling Co-Op.

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  11. Atlantic Sea Kayaking

    You can splash round the coast with Atlantic Sea Kayaking, which offers many tours and classes.

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