Clonakilty Attractions
Clonakilty (Clanna Chaoilte, "O'Keelty's Sept") lies in Clonakilty Bay on the south coast of Ireland. The head of the bay is almost totally enclosed by the Inchadoney Peninsula. There are good sandy beaches and facilities for water sports and sea fishing.
The town of Clonakilty was established in 1614 by the first Earl of Cork for occupation by English settlers. It is now a small market town in a fertile agricultural area with an interesting local museum and a beautiful park, Kennedy Gardens.
The town of Clonakilty was established in 1614 by the first Earl of Cork for occupation by English settlers. It is now a small market town in a fertile agricultural area with an interesting local museum and a beautiful park, Kennedy Gardens.
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Drombeg Stone Circle
Seventeen stones form the Drombeg Stone Circle, with an origin dating back to the start of the Christian Era.
Benduff Castle
On the large peninsula southwest of Clonakilty, near Castle Freke, are the ruins of Benduff Castle and the remains of a Templar establishment.
Coppinger's Court
2mi/3km west of Clonakilty stands Coppinger's Court (National Monument), a ruined 17th C. manor house with picturesque turrets, gables and chimneys.
Courtmacsherry, Ireland
(Near Clonakilty)
From Timoleague it is 2.5mi/4km on the R601 to Courtmacsherry, a fishing village on the south side of a narrow inlet.
Glandore, Ireland
(Near Clonakilty)
Glandore is a prettily situated resort with a mild climate and good fishing and bathing.
Model Railway Village
The West Cork Model Railway Village opened in 1994 in Clonakilty. It recreates in miniature what life and industry were like in West Cork 50 years ago and the rail model depicts the long-closed West Cork Railway on a scale of 1:24.
The station building will mount exhibits on the railroads and industries for West Cork.
The station building will mount exhibits on the railroads and industries for West Cork.
Hours
February 1 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
September 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Parking
Free
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Rosscarbery, Ireland
(Near Clonakilty)
Picturesquely situated on the northwestern side of Rosscarbery Bay, on a hill by the sea, the little town of Rosscarbery once had a sixth century monastery famous for its school. There are some remains of this near the ancient cathedral (restored in the 17th and 19th century).
Timoleague, Ireland
(Near Clonakilty)
6mi/10km east of Clonakilty on the T71 and R600 lies Timoleague, with an abbey founded in 1240 which in its day was an important religious center.
The village of Timoleague is ideally situated for visitors to enjoy many local outdoor activities including walking, sailing, surfing, golf and fishing.
The village of Timoleague is ideally situated for visitors to enjoy many local outdoor activities including walking, sailing, surfing, golf and fishing.
Timoleague Castle Gardens
The present ruins (church with south aisle and transepts, tower, remains of conventual buildings) date from later centuries. The castle gardens are open to the public.
Hours
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
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