Tag: Cork

• The Gougane Barra Forest Park

  

  Gougane Barra is best known for the picturesque view of a small church that lies on an island of its own, reflecting like a mirror in the lake. It must be the most photographed church in Ireland, yet a magical place surrounds it. Situated in the beautiful county of Southwest Cork, the Gougane Barra Forest…

  As We Travel

  March 21, 2022

  Destinations, Europe, Ireland, Islands & Beaches, TRAVELS

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• Summer Getaway amid Covid-19 Pandemic

  

  Summer is perhaps Ireland’s most awaited season of the year, albeit Irish weather can be pretty unpredictable. Temperatures can soar to 25C (77F), or they can be misty and rainy – or anything in between. And yet – summer months have the most extended daylight (sometimes up to nearly 18 hours), with some of the…

  As We Travel

  October 4, 2020

  Destinations, Europe, Ireland, TRAVELS

  adventure, beach, BeachLife, Cork, Covid19, Family, holiday, Ireland, Nature, Pandemic, Summer, Travel, vacation

• Weekend Getaway: Old Head Kinsale

  

  Old Head Kinsale, a slice of coastal paradise, protruding more than 3km into the Atlantic Ocean. Located on the Southwest Coast in County Cork, not just famous for its 17th century lighthouse but also a golfer’s paradise. According to trip advisor reviews, “Definitely one not to miss for golfers”. Last summer 2019, we drove up…

  As We Travel

  February 29, 2020

  Europe, Ireland

  Best of Cork, Best of Ireland, Cork, Ireland, Kinsale, Lovely Ireland, TRAVELS, weekend getaway