The courtesy and friendliness of the Irish people is renowned worldwide and the people of West Cork are no exception. You will be charmed by their wit and warmth and lured into the heart of Irish tradition. The pubs of West Cork, old style or modern, are welcoming venues where the art of storytelling, traditional music and Irish dancing offer the opportunity of new experiences. The exquisite restaurants offer menus that no palate can resist, and their delightful locations set the scene for a memorable night of delectable food and good company. In West Cork, we pay attention to detail. We also congratulate ourselves on achieving the right balance between fun and work. Dreams are realised and a huge range of outdoor pursuits are available to enhance your experience. The appetite of golf enthusiasts will be more than satisfied when they feast their eyes upon our fantastic golf courses. Other local activities like fishing, sailing, island trips, and garden walks all make up the infinite variety that West Cork has to offer.
Golf
Bantry Bay Golf Club (1 mile from Bantry) Donemark, Bantry, County Cork Ireland Telephone:
027-50579 - 53790 - 53773 Fax: 027-53790 / e-mail / website
Kinsale Golf Club (3 miles from Kinsale) Farrengalway, Kinsale, County Cork Ireland Telephone: 021-4774722 / Fax: 021-4773114 / e-mail / website
Lisselan Golf Course (3kms from Clonakilty) Lisselan, Clonakilty, County Cork Ireland Telephone: 023-33249 / Fax: 023-34605 / e-mail / website
Skibbereen & West Carbery Golf Club (1 mile from Skibbereen) Licknavar, Skibbereen, County Cork Ireland Telephone:
028-21227 / Fax: 028-22994 / e-mail / website
For further information please see
www.westcork.ie
Horse Riding
Clonakilty Equestrian Centre, Inchydoney Road, Clonakilty Tel. 023/33533 Fax: 023/35012
Kingston’s Riding School, Kilgarriffe, Clonakilty Tel. 023/33793 A.I.R.E. approved, indoor arena, lessons, treks
Clonakility Model Railway village
www.modelvillage.ie
Sea fishing in West Cork
Bathed in the warm waters of the North Atlantic Drift (an offshoot of the Gulf Stream) Ireland's southwest region is an undiscovered paradise for sea angling. With more than 1000km of coastline, over 33 species of fish and a mild climate and excellent facilities, the southwest is truly the place to visit. The region's coastline is varied from magnificent sweeping bays, to rugged inlets, to wide estuaries. Five huge headlands jut out into the deep waters of the Atlantic Ocean and warm water species such as blue shark and bass can be caught. Of course the cooler water species such as cod, coalfish and porbeagle are also an offer. Shore angling in the region is certainly some of the best in Western Europe but also under populated, its not unusual to spend a week fishing in the more remote areas without seeing another angler. | 
