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Discover Cork

County Cork is the largest of the Irish counties with varied scenery and a wealth of history enriched by folklore and magical myths. Along the coast you'll find rocky coves, sandy beaches, high cliffs, small islands and mudflats whilst inland the countryside offers historic castles, ancient forests and clear rushing rivers full of perch, pike and carp. Fota House, Fota - a 19th century hunting, elegant box with an impressive arboretum. Fota Wildlife Park, Fota - A rural wildlife park where you can see endangered species such as cheetahs, monkeys, giraffes and zebras roaming the former estate of Fota House. Bantry House & Gardens, Bantry - this beautifully decorated home provides an interesting insight into the life of an Anglo-Irish aristocracy and contains an impressive collection of furniture, tapestries and objets d'art. The house also offers B & B and apartments. Jameson Heritage Centre, Midleton - discover the history and savor the taste of Jameson Irish whiskey. Kinsale - This seaside town is famous for a battle in 1601 was a watershed in Ireland's history. For over 300 years, it was a garrison town and port of consequence, a legacy of Georgian and Victorian architecture. It also offers a beautiful marina, renowned restaurants and plenty of water sports from sailing to whale watching. Desmond Castle International Museum of Wine, Kinsale - Kinsale has been designated as port wine, the fueling of ships of the British fleet in 1412. The museum, located in Desmond Castle tells the story of the local wine trade and its effects on the region. Charles Fort, Kinsale - open to the public from mid-April to mid-October, the star-shaped fort was built in 1677 and remained a garrison until 1922.

Skibbereen - the town has been hit hard by the famine of the 1840s, the suffering of more than 10,000 local dead. For a vivid account of the period, visit the Skibbereen Heritage Centre or walk the trail Skibbereen marked by bronze plaques. For more information on the walking trail, take a brochure from World Heritage Centre. Seven Heads Peninsula - an area very popular for biking and bird watching. Blarney Castle, Blarney - built in 1446 and famous for the Blarney Stone, which has been embraced by thousands of visitors over the years. If you want to join, you will need a vertigo (the stone is located high in the walls) and a lot of patience (the queue can be long). Mizen Head - the Mizen Head Signal Station was built to warn ships of treacherous rocks along Ireland 's south-west and the highest point is situated on the cliffs, offering spectacular views of the peninsula - where you're lucky, you might even spot dolphins! It can be accessed through the visitor center offering a variety of exhibitions and a cafe. The peninsula is also famous for its wildflowers and wildlife, including dolphins, whales, seals, gannets, gulls and crows.