Cork Area

was in a pub in cork on a sarrada afternoon , and there was a sting quartet playing. which was nice.

Clonakilty is canny for a drink, roy harpers got a boozer there on main drag 'de barras ', think its called . Schull is canny, lot of posh english people there in the summer, seem to remember.
 


herra soul mob said:
was in a pub in cork on a sarrada afternoon , and there was a sting quartet playing. which was nice.

Clonakilty is canny for a drink, roy harpers got a boozer there on main drag 'de barras ', think its called . Schull is canny, lot of posh english people there in the summer, seem to remember.
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Aye where that French lassie got murdered ain’t it

Not why I wanna go to schull mind but it’s an interesting case
 
The Rat said:
Aye where that French lassie got murdered ain’t it

Not why I wanna go to schull mind but it’s an interesting case
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it is, watched the documentary.

baltimore is canny, can get a boat out to one of the islands there, nice little trip to sherkin, think its called, might not run the time you're talking about.

kinsale looks to be nearest main town going westwards, regarded as a bit of a foodies place I think, stayed there, was canny for a drink. Remember big cavernous pub there.
 
The Rat said:
What do people make of it, Cork City and towards West Cork?

Thinking of a last minute trip, as Ireland has opened up without restrictions. Been to Cork before briefly and enjoyed it.

Was thinking of just Cork City then a few little towns like Clonakilty and Skibbereen that I can bus to.

Not looking for a life changing trip, just few BnBs, pubs, music and laughs.

Not driving, which is a shame in Ireland I know, so needs to be trip like that.

I did think about flying to Dublin and then on to Galway, then see the cliffs to aran islands.

Always worth an ask on SMB like.
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If you're not driving Galway would be handier, Cork is very spread out.
Presuming you're flying into Dublin - Get a bus from the airport and you're in Galway in 2 and a half hours.
You can get a bus from Galway to the Cliffs / bus to the boat to Aran (can go direct from the city from April on).
Could bus out to Clifden/Connemara for scenery/walks.
 
The Rat said:
Cheers for the reply mate. Yeah I think that’s a good suggestion maybe let things settle down and I can plan it properly. Was literally gonna book a flight for tomorrow haha

Will go to game instead. Aye I’ll look at flights for March.

Basically I wanna go to end up in a schull as last stop.

I have a few towns in mind, which I’m sure are popular. If you had a week how much is too much you reckon. A town or village a day? Or maybe like 3 places with 2 days each?

Very much be a journey in morning, long walk in the afternoon and local pub in night for a bit chat on
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If you had a week with no car I'd do 2 nights Clonakilty/Kinsale, 2 Nights Baltimore and 2 Nights Schull. You'll get a great week out of that typeof holiday and see as much as possible.
 
The Rat said:
What do people make of it, Cork City and towards West Cork?

Thinking of a last minute trip, as Ireland has opened up without restrictions. Been to Cork before briefly and enjoyed it.

Was thinking of just Cork City then a few little towns like Clonakilty and Skibbereen that I can bus to.

Not looking for a life changing trip, just few BnBs, pubs, music and laughs.

Not driving, which is a shame in Ireland I know, so needs to be trip like that.

I did think about flying to Dublin and then on to Galway, then see the cliffs to aran islands.

Always worth an ask on SMB like.
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Good for a night on the tiles
 
rebelsafc said:
If you had a week with no car I'd do 2 nights Clonakilty/Kinsale, 2 Nights Baltimore and 2 Nights Schull. You'll get a great week out of that typeof holiday and see as much as possible.
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Yeah great thanks, kind of what I had in mind, good to know I was on the right lines!

I might bump this thread when I head off mate, cheers though.
 
The Rat said:
Yeah great thanks, kind of what I had in mind, good to know I was on the right lines!

I might bump this thread when I head off mate, cheers though.
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If you do end up going further west I can personally recommend this place. Cracking live music:

Levis Corner House – Ballydehob, Co. Cork, Ireland

Levis’ Pub in Ballydehob, Co. Cork, has been in the hands of one family for over 100 years – the next generation have taken on the challenge of keeping the pub alive and maintaining that legacy.
leviscornerhouse.com leviscornerhouse.com

And this place:

Schull, West Cork Hackett's Bar - Schull, West Cork

www.schull.ie www.schull.ie

Same family as Hackett's estate agents in Sunderland, who are awful as it happens.
 
Professor Yaffle said:
Did they still have the piano player in Aherne's? He was playing a selection of 'pop hits' in a sort of drunken pub piano player style. He was terrible if truth be known, but good crack trying to pick out what he was murdering. Aye the pub is a bit bare, not much in there, but I liked the booths you could sit in, and the Murphy's just kept coming over and a few whiskies... bliss. We got in company with a few old fellas and matched them drink for drink. We were there until about 2 in the morning and I had to be supported by my two mates on the short stagger back to the B&B, Walked into a door frame when entering the building and gave myself a lovely shiner which I sported at the hurling next day. This was 20 years or so ago now, still one of the best long weekends I've had in my life. Between Thursday morning and Monday after noon when I got back I reckon I shifted North of 80 pints of Murphy's stout. Also managed 10 holes at Fota Island golf before the heavens opened and we were forced off. Magical place.
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No, I don't think there was any piano player there the night we were. Maybe some background music?

Actually, do you have a spare 2 million quid??

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Glad to hear you had such a good time here.
 
The Rat said:
Cheers for the reply mate. Yeah I think that’s a good suggestion maybe let things settle down and I can plan it properly. Was literally gonna book a flight for tomorrow haha

Will go to game instead. Aye I’ll look at flights for March.

Basically I wanna go to end up in a schull as last stop.

I have a few towns in mind, which I’m sure are popular. If you had a week how much is too much you reckon. A town or village a day? Or maybe like 3 places with 2 days each?

Very much be a journey in morning, long walk in the afternoon and local pub in night for a bit chat on
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Should have gone to Cork ;). If you do book a trip let me know and I'll give you a few tips
 
Professor Yaffle said:
There's a place called Youghal about 20km East of Cork on the coast road. A restaurant called Ahernes, one of the best I've been to. There's also a great pub there right on the water where they filmed some scenes from Moby Dick with Gregory Peck. I recommend a stop there, you'll be glad you did.
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I used to stay at Ahernes every couple of months when I was visiting Dungarven on business regularly. Some of the best seafood I’ve eaten in there. It was over 20 years ago though so good to know it’s still going strong. 👌
 
rebelsafc said:
Ballydehob is a great little village. Some of the best pubs and restaurants in West Cork.
If you are interested in your family history, it might be worth getting in contact with this West Cork Genealogy - Skibbereen Heritage Centre
I've heard people have really been impressed with what they do. If you need any tips or advice before arriving contact me. My parents have a camper van and know all the best spots around.

Would love to come over with my young fella but struggling to get time off work at the moment. Hopefully before the end of the season we might get over for a promotion party ;)
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That's great mate.Thank you.
 

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