Aran Lodge, Bantry


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ran Lodge	Aran Lodge, the "Award winning Guest-house/Bed & Breakfast on the Glengarriff road (N71) just outside Bantry, where the river meets the ocean at beautiful Ballylickey" run by Deidre and Joe O'Connell.
Avaul	Upper Lough Avaul is half a mile beyond Lower Lough Avaul which can be found two miles south-west of Glengarriff. See Loughs
Allihies	Allihies, situated 12 miles west of Castletownbere, on the Ring of Beara Route, is a region of unspoiled natural beauty. Glacial and volcanic movement played their part in the formation of this most rugged, most unusual and yet most beautiful landscape more
allylickey	Ballylickey (meaning "Ford-mouth of the flagstones") is located on one of the most beautiful stretches of coastal scenery at the head of Bantry Bay , on the N71 in-between Bantry and Glengarriff. Ballylickey provides stunning views of the sea and the mountains and easy access to the whole Bantry region and to the Beara Peninsula. There is also river and lake angling, deep sea and inshore boats for hire, golf , mountain and forest walks.
Bantry	Bantry (meaning "descendants of Beann" an early Irish Chieftain, presiding in West Cork - and Son of the then King Of Ireland) is situated beneath sheltering hills at the head of famous Bantry Bay, one of the most beautiful bays along the Irish Coast. In 1796, violent storms prevented a French fleet landing in Bantry to join the United Irishmen's rebellion, as recorded in the Armada Centre at Bantry House.
Buses	see Transport
Barley Cove	Located near Mizen Head, Ireland's most south-westerly point, Barley Cove proudly boasts the highest sunshine and lowest rainfall averages in the country.
Ballydehob	Ballydehob (meaning "the ford at the mouth of two rivers") is a very colourful little village and is the home to many artists and craft shops.
Bandon	A busy market town in a fertile agricultural district, straddling the Bandon River. It is also a well-known angling centre. It was established by the great Earl of Cork, Richard Boyle, who acquired vast estates in Munster in 1608, having arrived from England with no more than twenty pounds, a diamond ring, a gold bracelet and his clothes.
Ring of Beara	The Ring of Beara is a scenic driving coastal route where visitors in the Beara Peninsula can start their of journey of discovery. The finger like peninsula that projects into the Atlantic sea stretches from Glengarriff to Dursey Sound and from Dursey Sound to Kenmare encompassing picturesque villages and towns, enchanting islands, unspoilt and unique scenery and historical antiquities. more
Bere Island	Bere Island lies one mile offshore from the fishing port of Castletownbere, the deep yet sheltered stretch of water between the island and the mainland forming the spacious natural harbour of Berehaven. It is approximately 7 x 3 miles and has a population of 210. Bere Island has so much to offer it has to be seen to be believed. A must for a day trip visitor to see is the Martello Tower situated on Ardagh Hill, The Old Lighthouse, The Batteries and for those of you who might enjoy a stroll there’s the Beara Way Walk and a new cycling route which is guaranteed to take your breath away with the panoramic views of the island, Bantry Bay and the Slieve Miskish Mountains. more
Blarney	Blarney Castle, and the magic Blarney Stone with its traditional power of conferring eloquence on those who kiss it, are world famous. Blarney together with Killarney are probably the most visited areas of Ireland outside of Dublin. The town and its environs attract many visitors.
lonakilty	Clonakilty (meaning "the stone or castle of the woods") is a busy market town located near to several popular seaside resorts such as Inchadoney and Owenahincha. From Clonakilty westward' the coast becomes bolder and more rugged, the sea carving deep inlets and bays as it rolls in from the Atlantic.
Cóbh	Cóbh is a small, picturesque town. It was once the port for Cork City and was prominent for many years. Once called Queenstown, Cóbh was used during the Napoleonic Wars as an assembly point for ships, and it was also an important departure port for America and Australia. In 1838, the first-ever steamer to cross the Atlantic sailed from Cóbh. The Titanic also stopped at the port in 1912 before setting off on its tragic journey.
Co. Cork	County Cork is the largest in Ireland. The major towns in the county are Cork city, Mallow, Mitchelstown, Youghal, Kanturk, Cobh, Fermoy, Kinsale, Clonakilty, Skibbereen, Bantry, and Bandon. Before the establishment of the county system, the area of the present county was divided between the territories of Desmond, Muskerry, and Corca Laoidhe. The major Gaelic families in the county were McCarthy, O'Keefe, Murphy, O'Mahony, O'Callaghan, O'Donovan, O'Driscoll, and O'Riordan. In the Great famine of 1845-47, County Cork was one of the most severely affected areas. The population which peaked at 854,000 in 1841 had fallen to 650,000 in 1851. Almost 150,000 people died between 1845 and 1850 and thousands emigrated. The population is currently about 404,000.
Cork City	Cork (meaning "Marsh land), Ireland's second largest city, is excellently situated for exploring the Cork coast and river valleys-and indeed the whole of south-west Ireland. Cork is a place of commercial importance, largely due to the excellence of its harbour. It is an export centre for the agricultural produce of the south, and the many industries in the city include brewing, distilling, hosiery, flour milling, bacon curing, chemical and paint works, clothing and footwear factories.
Coomhola	The nearby Coomhola River flows into Bantry Bay. See Rivers
Castletownbere	Castletownbere (aka Castletown Berehaven, meaning "the town of the Bere's castle" - Dunboy Castle, was home to the O'Sullivan-Bere family) "is the principle town on the Beara peninsula. It is the largest whitefish port in Ireland. Berehaven being the second largest natural harbour in the world, it is a safe anchorage for yachts and is ideal for water-sports, from sea angling to windsurfing.
Crookhaven	The remote and sleepy fishing village of Crookhaven (meaning "Haven of the Round Hill") is on a long hooked peninsula enclosing a harbour that opens eastward, and which used to be the last port of call for ships journeying to and from America . In 1901, Guglielmo Marconi (1874 - 1937) came here to try to send his first radio message across the Atlantic and he fitted the first telegraphic equipment to the Fastnet Rock Lighthouse to communicate with the passing ships.
Cycling	The Beara Gougane Barra Cycling Routeis one of the National Cycling Routes and starts in Cork City and passes through Dripsey, Coachford, Carrigadrohid and on to Inchigeela. At Inchigeela one leg brings you on to Gougane Barra and the other leg brings you on to Keakill and on to Ballylickey. At Ballylickey you have the choice of taking the Sheep's Head Cycling Route or carry on to the Beara Peninsula and join with the Beara Way Cycling Route, which circles the whole of the Beara Peninsula. more
Castle onovan	Castle Donovan stands 12km east of Bantry, between Bantry and Dunmanway. It was the principal seat of the O'Donovan Clan. It was built in the year 1560 by Donal O'Donovan. more
Dursey Island	Dursey Island is located about an hour's drive west of Glengarriff land is the most westerly of West Cork's inhabited islands . With only twelve or so permanent winter time residents, the island is described as one of the quietest of the area with no pubs, shops or restaurants to be found. The island is famous for it's magnificent selection of bird species and is a birdwatchers' heaven.
Directions	more
Durrus	The little village of Durrus (meaning "Black wood") nestles in the foothills of wooded Bally Commanel and is among the most beautiful spots in the region, with beautiful views overlooking the Sheeps Head peninsula.
yeries	Eyeries (meaning "Rising ground) is a pleasant village near the mouth of the Kenmare River, overlooking Coulagh Bay. The village was used as a location in the Film "Purple Taxi" with Fred Astaire
ishing	Ballylickey is surrounded by several fishing opportunities: sea angling in Bantry Bay and the nearby Coomhola and Ouvane rivers plus game fishing in the local loughs. more
Flights	see Transport

olf	There are excellent golf courses nearby more
Glengarriff	Glengarriff (meaning "Rugged glen") though famous as a tourist resort, is just a village lying in the heart of a beautiful glen. It consists chiefly of pleasantly scattered hotels and other places catering for visitors. Glengariff Harbour has the appearance of a lovely land-locked estuary or a lake dotted with a hundred wooded islets; its entrance is guarded by the island of Ilnaculin or Garinish Island whose famous and beautiful gardens are open to the public (boats available). more
Garinish Island	Garinish Island or the island of Ilnaculin (meaning "island of holly") is located in the sheltered harbour of Glengarriff in Bantry Bay. It is a small island of 15 hectares (37 acres) known to horticulturists and lovers of trees and shrubs all around the world as an island garden of rare beauty (Note, not to be confused with the other island garden called Garinish away in County Kerry). more
Gougane Barra	Gougane Barra (meaning "Rocky cave of St Finnbar") is situated just off the Macroom - Glengarriff (R584) road, west of Ballingeary, and was Ireland's first National Park when it opened to the public in 1966. This contributes greatly to the reputation which Gougane Barra has as an area of wild and beautiful scenery. The magnificent Forest Park covers an area of over 400 hectares (1,000 acres).
Goat's Path	The scenic route for the Sheeps Head Peninsula with a superb view of sea and mountains.
Mount Gabriel	Mount Gabriel is 1,339 feet high and offers wonderful views across the Schull harbour, Roaring Water Bay and Carbery's hundred isles. The domes at the summit of Mount Gabriel are aircraft-tracking stations.
orse Riding & Pony Trekking	Horse riding & Pony Trekking - ride through West Cork's spectacular scenery and unspoilt environment more
Hungry Hill	Hungry Hill rises over the estuary of Bear Haven and Bantry Bay. It is 2000 feet above sea-level and has a waterfall which descends from a height of nearly 800 feet. It was called Hungry Hill because the local people believed that many patches of Féar Gortha ("Hungry Grass"), which was believed to be bewitched, grew on it. more
Healy Pass, Lauragh	The Healy Pass is arguably the most beautiful mountain pass in all of Ireland. The Pass crosses the Beara Peninsula and it has a definite Alpine look and feel with spectacular views throughout.
len	The River Ilen is a medium sized tidal river about 21 miles (33kms.) long and flows through some of the most beautiful scenery in West Cork. See Rivers
ig	"The jig most probably came to Ireland from England, perhaps as early as the (1500s). Native marches were adapted for dancing, some tunes borrowed from England and a start made on composing those tunes which constituted the greatest single division of the dance music until reels began to catch up on them in the 2nd half of the last century". (Brendan Breathnach). There are three forms of Irish dancing: Set, Step and Céilí (meaning a social gathering with dancing and music). Set dancing, danced in groups of four couples, evolved from the French Court Quadrille dances of the late 1700s and early 1800's. Céilí dancing encompasses sword dances, round dances, line dances, and progressive line dances. Step dancing can be found in productions such as Riverdance.
ealkill Stone Circle	This is a significant archaeological site not only with a stone circle but also a radial stone cairn and a pair of standing stones. Located immediately to the south of Kealkill Village, the site offers spectacular views with Bantry Bay to the west, Cnoc Baoi to the north and the Sheha Hills to the east. Stone Circles are generally regarded as ritual sites where ceremonies took place and are likely to date from the Bronze Age. Radial Stone Cairns are thought to be burial monuments also from the Bronze Age. The orientation factor has given rise to a lot of speculation into the astronomical alignment of these structures . However there are no scientific conclusions on this point and it may be that prominent landscape features rather than celestial bodies are the reason for a particular orientation.
Kenmare	Kenmare (meaning "Little Nest" is well known as the first planned town in Ireland, built in the 17th century by Sir William Petty, on the instructions of the first Marquis of Lansdowne. Nowadays, it is world renowned as a picturesque town that was awarded the title “Ireland’s Tidiest Town” many times. more
County Kerry	County Kerry has some of the most stunning scenery in Ireland, attracting visitors from around the globe
Kilcrohane	Kilcrohane is located west south-west of Durrus as you head towards the end of the Sheep's Head peninsula. It takes its name from the Church of St. Crohan founded in the 8th century. more
Killarney	Killarney (meaning "Church of the Sloes") is one of Ireland's loveliest districts, and is known all over the world. Poets, painters and writers have never fully succeeded in conveying the varied beauty of this wonderland of mountains and lakes
Kilmakilloge	The busy fishing harbour of Kilmakilloge (meaning "Church of St Mocheallog") is in a large protected bay where the two rivers Owenshagh and Croanshagh flow. Nearby are Derreen Gardens, that contain a magnificent collection of trees and plants collected from all over the world.
Kilnaruane Carved Pillar Stone	This is located on a drumlin (A hill, usually oval or tear shaped formed by glaciers), a mile outside Bantry close to the West Lodge on the N71 route. It is a monument of early Christian times that may have formed the shaft of a high cross. One of the panels depicts a boat with four oarsmen.
a Crosse	Bantry Town Council is setting up a twinning agreement with the city of La Crosse, which is located in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, USA. In the 1700s French fur traders named the area La Crosse after they saw the Winnebago Indians playing a game with long-handled racquets resembling crosses, similar to the game of lacrosse still in play. There are remarkable views of the convergence of the Mississippi, Black and La Crosse Rivers here.
Loughs (meaning "lakes")	Upper and Lower Lough Avaul are fresh water lakes located on the road from Glengarriff to Castletownbere. more
Loughs (meaning "lakes")	Lough Bofinne is situated 3 miles east of the town of Bantry. more
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Mizen Head	The Mizen Peninsula is on Ireland's most south westerly point and is worldwide renown for the beauty of its rugged landscape and ancient heritage. A tour of the Mizen Ring gives you the chance to immerse yourself in the various strands that make the Mizen unique. From geology, flora, birds and fauna to the influence of man and his history on the landscape. Travelling west from Schull you drive along the bog road built originally in the eighteenth century to carry butter to Cork for export to the new colonies. more
Mizen Head Visitor Centre	The Mizen Head Signal Station was built in 1906 on Cloghane Island, Mizen Head to warn local ships of bad visibility conditions. The Arched Bridge which connects the island to the mainland, was built between 1908 – 1910. It is 172’ across and 150’ above sea level.
Motor biking	There are great opportunity for riders to exploit their machines’ capabilities, to take in the scenery and to relax and enjoy the local hospitality more
Munster	Munster (An Mhumhain) is the southernmost province of Ireland, comprising the counties of Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford.
71	The N71 is the main coastal road, but it's much more rewarding to meander off along the minor roads through remoter areas, past sandy coves and small communities.
uvane	The Ouvane river flows past Aran Lodge into Bantry Bay. See Rivers
ubs	Ouvane Falls Pub & Restaurant, Ballylickey
ueenstown	Cove of Cork was renamed Queenstown when Queen Victoria visited in 1849. It was named Cóbh in 1922. See Cóbh
estaurants	Ouvane Falls Pub & Restaurant, Ballylickey
estaurants	Seaview House Hotel & Restaurant, Ballylickey
Rivers	The Coomhola river drains into the top of Bantry Bay, just outside of Bantry on the main road to Kenmare. more
	The river Ilen can be found at Skibereen. This is a medium sized river which gets a good run of Spring salmon and Grilse, with excellent runs of Sea trout. From March, you can get the Spring fish entering the river, with the Grilse coming in June. The best time to do the Sea trout angling is in July.
	The Ouvane river is situated flowing into Bantry Bay on the coast just outside Bantry on the main road to Kenmare. more
cuba Diving	Explore the local shipwreck sites and coral reefs more
Sea Ferry	See Transport
Schull	Schull (meaning "place of scolbs (sticks for thatching)" is small village with a quaint little harbour, Bathing, boating, yachting, water skiing, sea angling and pony-trekking are among the attractions here. There is a planetarium (the only one in the Republic) attached to the Community College in Schull, which is open to visitors during the season. The road onwards to Mizen Head sweeps round lovely Toormore Bay to Goleen, with its secluded sandy beach.
Sheeps Head	The Sheep’s Head Way is one of the most recently created waymarked walks in Ireland. The route combines low, rugged hills and a splendid cliff coastline with quieter roads, paths and tracks to make a complete circuit around the Sheep’s Head Peninsula. As the route is fairly short and covers relatively easy terrain, the Sheep’s Head Way is eminently suitable for those walkers who do not have much experience of covering long distances. more
Sugarloaf Mountain	Sugarloaf Mountain (1,887 ft), just west of Glengarriff, is part of the Caha Mountain range, along with Hungry Hill and Slieve Miskish, and which forms the spine of the Beara Peninsula and divide Bantry Bay from the Kenmare River. Lower hills still hold traces of Neolithic settlements.more
Skibbereen	Skibbereen (meaning "place of boats") is one of the main towns in County Cork, is on the River Ilen where it widens to form a creek and unites its waters with an inlet of Baltimore Bay. The town was one of many in Ireland which suffered very badly during the period of the Irish Famine in the 1840’s. The Famine plot survives today in the Abbey Cemetery west of the town.
Skibbereen Heritage Centre	Skibbereen Heritage Centre is located in the beautifully restored Old Gasworks building and featuring two main exhibitions, The Great Famine Exhibition, which commemorates this period of Irish history using the latest in multimedia technology and The Lough Hyne Visitor Centre which reveals the unique nature of this marine lake, Ireland's first Marine Nature Reserve. more
ransport	Buses - Bus Eireann
	Flights - Aer Lingus, Ryanair
	Sea Ferry - Swansea Cork Ferries, Rosslare Ferries
	Trains - Kilarney or Cork Irish Rail
Touring	Ballylickey is perfectly situated for touring the Bantry peninsulas, Beara, Sheep's Head the Mizen Peninsula plus the Ring of Kerry more
Tralee	Tralee (meaning "Strand of the River Li") lies on the scenic south west coast of Ireland at the gateway to the Dingle Peninsula. It is the capital town of County Kerry, an area of spectacular beauty. Tralee is almost 800 years old. During the Middle Ages it served as headquarters of the powerful Desmond Geraldines who controlled the south-west of Ireland from their Great Castle in Tralee. The end of August sees the hosting of the International Rose of Tralee Festival - Ireland's largest festival.
nionhall	This lovely fishing port is sheltered in an almost hidden corner of Glandore Harbour. The brightly painted homes and shops attract tourists and artists alike. This coastline is home to dolphins, whales and seals. Jonathon Swift (1667 - 1745), the Irish author and journalist, wrote the poem "Carberiae Rupes" (Carbery Rocks") here in 1723.
isitor Centre	see Skibbereen Heritage Centre
eather	Ireland has a temperate, maritime climate. The weather is modified by warm ocean currents to produce mild winters and cool summers. Plan on rainy weather, referred to by the locals as "nice and soft." The weather is predictably unpredictable, and travellers can expect to see bright blue morning skies, an afternoon downpour, and a beautiful clear night all in one day. more
Walking	Starting from Ballylickey, you can choose to go on quiet walks in country lanes or strenuous hiking in the rugged Caha or Sheehy mountain ranges more
Whiddy Island	Whiddy Island has many sites of significant historical interest with a number of English forts and the remains of an O'Sullivan Bere Castle. The island is 6km by 2km and has a population of 30. It is accessible by ferry from Bantry Harbour during the Summer and this service is also available, by arrangement, during the Winter.
Wolfe Tone (1763-98)	Theobald Wolfe Tone was a founder member of the United Irishmen, which was initially formed to foster a political union between Roman Catholics and Protestants, with a view to obtaining a liberal measure of parliamentary reform. By 1796, the movement had become militant and had enlisted the help of a formidable French Armada with the intent of putting an end to British rule and establish an independent Irish republic. Bad weather turned to gale force and the ships were unable to land. The invasion had to be abandoned.
	To make an "Irish Kiss" Cocktail: Ingredients:3/4 oz Bailey's Irish Cream, 3/4 oz Kahlua Coffee Liqueur, Coffee Directions: Pour Baileys and Kahlua into Irish coffee glass, fill glass with hot coffee and top with whipped cream
oughal	Youghal stands at the mouth of the beautiful River Blackwater and has a beautiful view of sea and mountain and is geographically situated between the cities of Waterford and Cork and close to the great ports of Europe, and to medieval learning centres such as Lismore and Kilkenny.
etland Pier	Zetland pier is a well known local beauty spot with safe swimming areas also excellent rock fishing can be enjoyed with spectacular views of Garinish West Island and Bantry Bay. The area around the pier is suitable for snorkelling while the attraction for divers is Sheelane Island about 800m offshore
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