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The South West

The South West of Ireland boasts miles of beautiful coastlines. There is something for everyone in the South West.

Visit the Ring of Kerry and all the natural beauty of unspoilt Ireland.
The Aqua Dome is one of Ireland’s largest indoor waterworlds and has many exciting features including sky high slides.
Why not see if you can spot Fungi the famous Dingle Dolphin? Or maybe visit Murphy Ice Cream on Strand Street Dingle and sample some of their delicious Ice Cream.

Why not visit Cork the European City of Culture 2005. There will be numerous festivals and activities held in Cork over the following year to mark Cork being the Eurpean Capital of Culture 2005.

Visit Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone
Foto Wildlife Park is a a free-range environment where the animals can roam free. It is situated east of Cork City.

No visit to the south west is complete without a visit to Bantry. Make Bantry your base and tour the Sheep's Head, Beara and Mizen peninsulas.
Visit Bantry House and Gardens or in Glengarriff see the Bamboo Park & Garnish Island and Gardens. For those of you on golfing vacation there are 4 Golf Courses within half an hour's drive of Bantry'


Limerick is home to the famous Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, situated on the shannon. Visitors can sample what mediaeval Ireland was really like. The Folk Park adjoins the castle and is fun for both young and old. It shows the visitor what life was like in rural Ireland about 100 years ago. It contains thatched farm cottages and shops and real live animals. The smell of freshly baked bread fills the air and you can watch as blacksmiths demonstrate the craft of fitting horse shoes.

If its a day out shopping you are interested in why not visit O'Donnells ladies fashion in Limerick City.