Detective Sherlock Holmes has a mysterious new case to investigate when summoned to a nunnery deep in the English countryside. Holmes and his companion Dr Watson join the search for the most elusive piece of treasure known to mankind. With a missing novice, a death in the convent and some very suspicious nuns, Holmes’ newest […]
Organised Walk – June 24th
June 4, 2012 by ·
[singlepic id=6 w=320 h=240 float=right]Following on from our very successful Poc an Tarbh walk in May, to mark National Biodiversity Day, we’re co-ordinating a group walk from Carriganass on June 24th. If you’d like to sign up for further information, please send an email to Siobhan at info@wordhoard.ie Further details will be announced soon …
The Restoration of Carriganass Castle
May 30, 2012 by ·
Dan O’Sullivan remembers cows being milked, and grain being stored, in the grounds of Carriganass Castle. His father even made baskets in one of the remaining corner bastions. That was before Dan’s brother, Joe, and his wife Anne, donated the castle to the community in the year 2000, so that it could be restored and […]
A Crucial Staging Post on the Beara-Breifne Way
May 30, 2012 by ·
The development of the Beara-Breifne Way as a major Irish walking route is an undertaking almost as dramatic as the historical event that inspired its creation. In 1602, the owner of Carriganass Castle, Donal Cam O’Sullivan, staged a retreat with his followers from the Battle of Kinsale. Their route brought them past Carriganass Castle, and […]
Carriganass and ‘The Flight of the Earls’
May 30, 2012 by ·
After defeat at the Battle of Kinsale (1601-2), Donal Cam‘s forces retreated to his castle at Dunboy, just west of Castletownbere, to fortify it against attack. Donal Cam himself was in the north of the country at the time, and was not present when the crown’s forces launched their attack on June 6th. Dunboy Castle […]
Places to Stay
May 29, 2012 by ·
If you’d like to make Kealkill the base for your holiday in West Cork, there’s a wide range of accommodation available to suit you in the local area: Hotels The Maritime Hotel, Bantry The Westlodge Hotel The Gougane Barra Hotel Retreats Hagal Healing Farm Bed and Breakfast Accommodation Beechwoood House, Glengarriff Self-catering Accommodation […]
