Heritage Island, Ireland's Visitor Attractions

Commence at Youghal Heritage Town, an attractive seaside resort and one of the best examples of a Norman Walled Port in Ireland. Take a Youghal Heritage Trail walking tour which lasts approximately one hour to see the old town walls and other iconic buildings on the trail. The trail takes in the famous “Clock Tower” and Tyntes Castle.
completely renovated and restored to its former beauty, this Regency house has an extensive garden and arboretum. Continue on to Cobh Heritage Town, main port of massive Irish emigration to the New World in the 19th Century and final port of call of the ill-fated Titanic. Finish the day by lifting the hearts with the story of Irish whiskey at the Jameson Experience Midleton where you can have the opportunity of becoming a qualified Irish whiskey taster.

A busy day with a wide choice of fascinating heritage visits from the olden days to modern times. Just a short drive from Cork visit majestic Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens, an architectural masterpiece and a treasure house of art and a place for people to enjoy. Enjoying some fine scenery en route continue on to Blarney, a ‘must see’ visit in the area. Blarney Castle is world-renowned and the blarney stone confers eloquence on all who kiss it! Don’t forget to take a wander through the beautiful gardens at Blarney and discover the Witches Kitchen, Wishing Steps, Druid’s Cave and many other delights telling a story of centuries past. Next on to the Great Famine Exhibition at the Skibbereen Heritage Centre in lovely West Cork.

Explore glorious West Cork and visit Ireland’s most South-Westerly point Mizen Head Signal Station. Continue on to explore the beautiful Lakes of Killarney before heading for Tralee and learn the history of Kerry from early times at the award winning Kerry County Museum. Here travel back 600 years to the Geraldine Experience and you will see, hear and smell medieval Tralee.

Ahernes Townhouse, Youghal, Co. Cork: www.irelands-blue-book.ie/ahernes.htm
Hayfield Manor, Cork City: www.irelands-blue-book.ie/hayfield.htm
Longueville House, Mallow, Co. Cork: www.irelands-blue-book.ie/longueville.htm
Ballymaloe House, Shanagarry, Midleton, Co. Cork: www.irelands-blue-book.ie/ballymaloe.htm
Blairs Cove, Bantry, Co. Cork: www.irelands-blue-book.ie/blairs-cove.htm
Park Hotel, Kenmare, Co. Kerry: www.irelands-blue-book.ie/park-hotel.htm
Carrig Country House, Killorglin, Co. Kerry: www.irelands-blue-book.ie/carrig-house.html