Cork Guide To Blarney and Baltimore

K nown as “the biggest             Ireland renowned for its quality   little village” in Ireland      souvenirs and fine clothing        Blarney is just 5 miles         range.                             away from Cork City and is set in                                        beautiful wooded countryside.         Blarney Village hosts two          With a small population of            excellent golf courses and you     approximately 2,000 people the        don’t need to be a member to have  villagers are friendly and a warm     a game on the links. For the more  welcome is guaranteed. Steeped in     active visitor there is an         history and magical charm Blarney     impressive water-ski centre which  offers the tourist a wealth of        offers first-rate coaching and is  attractions both historical and       open between May through to        recreational.                         September each year. If its                                              family activities that interest    Built over 600 years ago Blarney      you then the Woodland Farm offers  Castle is most famous for its         an educational yet fun nature      Stone which is located high up on     trial that is very reasonably      the Castle battlements. Legend        priced.                            holds that those who kiss the                                            Blarney Stone will be imparted        Blarney Village offers a wide      with the gift of eloquence or         selection of food and              “the gift of the gab” as it’s         accommodation that will suit all   more commonly known!                  tastes and budgets. Luxury                                               Hotels, traditional B & B’s and    If its shopping that takes your       welcoming holiday cottages will    fancy then a trip to Blarney          ensure your stay in Blarney will   Woolen Mills in County Cork is        be a comfortable and enjoyable     not to be missed! Established in      one.                               1824 the outlet has become one of                                        the largest craft shops in            If you’re travelling through West  Cork then a trip to the charming      explore as well as golf,           coastal village of Baltimore is a     horse-riding and plenty more.      must! Normally a population of        Baltimore offers a wide selection  just 300 inhabitants Baltimore        of accommodation to suit all       swells to over 2000 during the        tastes and budgets. Luxury         summer months as its magical          Hotels, traditional B & B’s and    charm draws the tourists in.          welcoming holiday cottages will    Steeped in nautical history           ensure your stay in Baltimore      Baltimore is famous for its           will be a comfortable and          restaurants, harbour and the          enjoyable one. Early booking is    Glenans sailing club.                 highly recommended, especially in                                        the summer months.                 Sailing, diving, angling and                                             kayaking are among the most           By night Baltimore comes “alive”   popular activities. For those of      and the “ceol agus craic” is       sea-bearing legs charter boats        plentiful. Traditional Irish       for coastal day trips or more         music is a regular feature in the  exciting shark and wreck fishing      pubs and the myriad of different   trips are reasonably priced. On a     festivals (e.g. Fiddle Fair,       clear summers day there is no         Seafood) will ensure your visit    better way to pass an afternoon       is a happy and enjoyable one!      then taking a boating trip along                                         the coast.                                                                                                      margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom:       align="center">                    10px;" valign="top"                    About the Author: Paul Brugger - CityLocal Cork Cork Business Directory Cork Weddings Cork Nights Out Cork Jobs Cork Holiday Homes Published At: www.Isnare.com