Explore our Countryside

Ideal location to base and explore southern Ireland’s significant heritage sites and thrilling outdoor activities. Discover the fascinating delights on our doorstep. Visit local attractions like Doneraile Estate and Parklands and Liscarroll Donkey sanctuary. Just a short drive to the Rock of Cashel and numerous castles including Blarney, Bunratty and Cahir Castle. There are a great variety of outdoor activities, to be immersed in, such as local walking routes, mountain biking and hiking, horse riding in the woodlands and fishing in the Blackwater River.

Lough Gur Heritage Centre

Lough Gur is a magical and mysterious place that is rich in folklore along with a wealth of archaeology and history dating back to Stone Age times. The Heritage Centre provides a fascinating interpretation of the sites associated with Lough … Read More

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Horse Riding

Due to our location of been nestled between 3 mountain ranges there are a number of options to go horse riding in the surrounding Hills and Forests   Naturally, in our environment horses play a huge part in our lives and … Read More

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Walking & Hiking

As we are nestled between 3 mountain ranges, Ballyhoura, Nagle and Galtee Mountains, there are numerous marked hill and forest walking loops on our doorstep, ideal for strolling and rambling in the hills. For those who want to take on … Read More

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Fishing Blackwater

Fishing

The Munster Blackwater is Ireland’s third largest river.  It rises in the mountains of East Kerry, flowing eastwards for 170 km through Counties Cork and Waterford until it enters the sea at Youghal in East Cork. It’s also an extremely … Read More

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Gate Cinema Mallow

Cinema Mallow The Gate Cinema is located in the town’s Market Square complex, which is close to Main Street and the only cinema serving the northern part of Co Cork. It has a five-screen layout with seating for 881 people … Read More

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The Donkey Sanctuary

Since 1987, the Donkey Sanctuary has loved and cared for over 5,600 neglected and abandoned donkeys from across Ireland. Every donkey taken into our sanctuary is guaranteed a life of loving care. For many it is the first time in … Read More

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Mountain Bike Trail

Just 10kms from us you will find one of Ireland’s biggest and best Mountain bike trails with over 98km of track. Initially designed and built for beginners/intermediate, over the years higher skilled trails and tech loops have been added. You … Read More

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The Jameson Experience

The Jameson Experience

The Jameson Experience, Midleton, is an Irish whiskey museum and visitor centre located in the Old Midleton Distillery in Midleton, County Cork, Ireland. Set over 15 acres, since opening as a visitor’s centre in 1992, the old distillery has received … Read More

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Golf Courses (18 & 9 hole)

There are numerous golf courses to choose from in the locality. A gem of a nine hole parkland golf course in Doneraile, established in 1927 only 5 kms. Mallow golf club is set in the heart of the Blackwater Valley, … Read More

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Cork Race Course

Cork Racecourse, also known as Cork Racecourse Mallow, is a horse racing venue at Mallow, County Cork, Ireland which stages both National Hunt racing and Flat racing. It is located 35 km north of Cork and 64 km from Limerick … Read More

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