Ballydehob is a patchwork of colourful gables, with antique shops, craft galleries, a bookshop, and many good places to eat and drink. Ballydehob also has a reputation for nurturing the Arts, and is home to several writers, artists, sculptors, and craftspeople practicing their various disciplines.

www.ballydehob.ie

Schull is a small but very popular seaside town approx 7.5kms from Galewood House  

Its internationally known sailing centre is an attraction which brings visitors from all parts; there are regular weekend races for cruisers and dinghies. There are local restaurants serving the best in fresh seafood dishes and a variety of craft shops and pubs.

www.schull.ie

Bantry is a busy, bustling Irish market-town at the head of the famous and beautiful Bantry Bay, in the far south west of Ireland. Bantry is at the heart of West Cork, one of the most naturally beautiful and unspoiled areas of Ireland, full of beautiful bays and beaches, spectacular hills and welcoming hostelries. For the best in Irish walking, cycling, and fishing, or for just relaxing in convivial company, Bantry and the south-west of Ireland offers everything you could want, and maybe a half-pint more! Between Mizen and the Beara, from the Sheep’s Head Light to Bondi Beach, this is the site for anything and everything to do with Bantry and Bantry people.

www.bantry.ie