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Garnish Island

West Cork

By Sharon Ní Chonchúir, Contributor
November / December 2018

November 1, 2018 by 1 Comment

Boats along Haven Coast in Kinsale, County Cork. (Photos: Tourism Ireland)

Take a walk (or a drive) on the wild side. West Cork offers an abundance of wildlife, nature, and scenery. Is there a more intriguing place in Ireland than West Cork? On a recent trip, I was dazzled by the wild beauty of its rugged coastline. I loved its small towns and villages, each buzzing with life. And I was thrilled to uncover its history through sites that still hold … [Read more...] about West Cork

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