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Blackwater Outdoor Activities, Castletownroche
Ollie #1 of 187 attractions in County Cork
5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Owner description: River Kayaking, River Tubing, Zorbing, Zip lines, High ropes course, Archery, Dune Buggy Driving, Laser clay pigeon shooting, Wilderness survival...... more » Owner description: River Kayaking, River Tubing, Zorbing, Zip lines, High ropes course, Archery, Dune Buggy Driving, Laser clay pigeon shooting, Wilderness survival skills, Team Building & Camping « less
Attraction type  Sports Complexes
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Gougane Barra Park, Macroom
Ollie #2 of 187 attractions in County Cork
5 of 5 stars 25 reviews

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Attraction type  Bodies of Water; Parks
Distance  12.5 miles from city center
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Blarney Castle & Rock, Blarney
Ollie #3 of 187 attractions in County Cork
4.5 of 5 stars 194 reviews
Hordes of people from all over the world line up to kiss the famous Blarney Stone, housed in this beautiful castle.
Attraction type  Castles; Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Walking Areas
Distance  20.3 miles from city center
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Sheepshead Peninsula, Bantry
Ollie #4 of 187 attractions in County Cork
5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  23.2 miles from city center
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Ilnacullin (Garnish Island), Cork
Ollie #5 of 187 attractions in County Cork
4.5 of 5 stars 42 reviews

Ilnacullin, or Garinish Island, is a very popular tourist attraction in Glengarriff. Glengarriff Harbour, in which the island is situated, is well known for its natural beauty and... more »

Attraction type  Islands; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  24.2 miles from city center
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Fota Wildlife Park, Cork
Ollie #6 of 187 attractions in County Cork
4.5 of 5 stars 138 reviews
Owner description: Fota Wildlife Park is Cork's most visited Tourist Attraction and has been awarded best family day out in Cork and Munster. The Park is set on 70 acres...... more » Owner description: Fota Wildlife Park is Cork's most visited Tourist Attraction and has been awarded best family day out in Cork and Munster. The Park is set on 70 acres on the scenic Fota Island in the heart of Cork Harbour only 15 minutes from Cork City (top 10 in the best cities to visit in the Lonely Planet guide's 'Best in Travel 2010').The park is not like an ordinary zoo; here you can come face to face with free roaming animals & birds from all parts of the world. So whether it's a kangaroo that hops in front of you or a ring tailed lemur which jumps down from a tree, each visit is sure to bring its own fantastic memories.In addition to the wonderful array of free roaming animals, visitors also have the opportunity to see highly endangered species such as the Rothschild giraffe, European Bison, Lion Tailed Macaque and Scimitar Horned Oryx, most of them without the obstacle of fenced-in exhibits.This is the most spectacular aspect of Fota Wildlife Park, and is the reason you'll want to spend a full day exploring Ireland's Wildest Attraction. « less
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  33.3 miles from city center
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Charles Fort, Kinsale
Ollie #7 of 187 attractions in County Cork
4.5 of 5 stars 110 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  26.1 miles from city center
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The Donkey Sanctuary, Mallow
Ollie #8 of 187 attractions in County Cork
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Zoos; Educational Sites
Distance  26.8 miles from city center
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Drombeg Stone Circle, Skibbereen
Ollie #9 of 187 attractions in County Cork
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Mysterious Sites; Ancient Ruins
Distance  23.1 miles from city center
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Healy Pass, Beara
Ollie #10 of 187 attractions in County Cork
5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Geologic Formations
Distance  32.9 miles from city center
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St. Colman's Cathedral, Cobh
Ollie #11 of 187 attractions in County Cork
4.5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  31.8 miles from city center
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Glengarriff Bamboo Park, Glengarriff
Ollie #12 of 187 attractions in County Cork
4.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Owner description: An exotic garden with mainly bamboos but also palm trees, tree ferns, beautiful flowers. Lovely picnic area. Wedding pictures welcome. Coffee shop...... more » Owner description: An exotic garden with mainly bamboos but also palm trees, tree ferns, beautiful flowers. Lovely picnic area. Wedding pictures welcome. Coffee shop with lovely homemade cakes. Dogs welcome and children free! « less
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  33.0 miles from city center
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Mizen Vision, Cork
Ollie #13 of 187 attractions in County Cork
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Owner description: Rising 700 feet above the ocean, this is the southernmost point in Ireland. The Signal Station on the point offers excellent views of the coastline...... more » Owner description: Rising 700 feet above the ocean, this is the southernmost point in Ireland. The Signal Station on the point offers excellent views of the coastline and marinelife. « less
Attraction type  Geologic Formations; Lookouts
Distance  28.0 miles from city center
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Cobh Cathedral, Cobh
Ollie #14 of 187 attractions in County Cork
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  27.7 miles from city center
The Ewe Sculpture Garden, Glengarriff
Ollie #15 of 187 attractions in County Cork
4.5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Owner description: Ireland’s only interactive sculpture gardenis a must see for anyone interested in art, nature or a totally unique experience - the...... more » Owner description: Ireland’s only interactive sculpture gardenis a must see for anyone interested in art, nature or a totally unique experience - the perfect destination for a memorable day out.Set along a spectacular waterfall in the natural Eden of Glengarriff, it offers visitors a chance to step off the treadmill, slow down and rediscover our beautiful but vulnerable natural world. It is a journey like no other. Explore the meandering pathways and hidden corners, where curious creatures gaze back as you pass. Take the Evolution Walk through the Valley of Eden, weave your way over bridges, past humorous sculptures and discover a surprise at every turn. The creative haven of about six acres has been designed in four very different tiers up a mountainside - each with a theme: Water, Time, The Environment and Ancient Earth. « less
Attraction type  Gardens
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Blarney Stone
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Ollie #16 of 187 attractions in County Cork
4.5 of 5 stars 79 reviews

  The ring of Kerry is magical.  The trip to Blarney castle offered spectacular vistas.  Blarney is in Co. Cork not in Co. Kerry! The walk up the stairs in the old castle is quite... more »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  20.4 miles from city center
University College Cork (UCC), Cork
Ollie #17 of 187 attractions in County Cork
4.5 of 5 stars 39 reviews
Owner description: University College Cork was originally established in 1845 as one of three Queen's Colleges in Cork, Galway and Belfast.The original site chosen for...... more » Owner description: University College Cork was originally established in 1845 as one of three Queen's Colleges in Cork, Galway and Belfast.The original site chosen for the University is believed to have had a connection with Saint Finbarr, the patron saint of Cork, whose monastery and school of learning were in the area.The UCC campus is noted for its mature well-wooded grounds containing several Californian Redwood trees. These form a splendid setting for the Gothic revival-style Main Quadrangle buildings, modelled on a typical Oxford college by the renowned Cork architect of the mid 19th century - Sir Thomas Deane.The overall area of the main campus is forty-four acres, and is supplemented by further facilities nearby. « less
Attraction type  Educational Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Lough Hyne, Skibbereen
Ollie #18 of 187 attractions in County Cork
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Bodies of Water
Distance  26.1 miles from city center
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Sherkin Island, Baltimore
Ollie #19 of 187 attractions in County Cork
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Islands; Beaches
Distance  34.0 miles from city center
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The Jameson Experience, Midleton
Ollie #20 of 187 attractions in County Cork
4.5 of 5 stars 51 reviews

  The Jameson Experience , the Old Distillery , Midleton Co Cork . The Jameson Experience is located in Midleton, Co. Cork in the old Cork Distilleries Company distillery. This... more »

Attraction type  Factory Tours; Distilleries
Distance  23.3 miles from city center
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