From Cork City, Kinsale is an easy and pretty uneventful 35-minute (27 km) drive. There are a few routes you can take, but the most popular and easiest route takes you past Cork International Airport. This route follows the N40 and N27 motorways in the beginning and then changes to the R600 (a regional dual-lane…
From Cork City, it’s an easy 30-minute (21 km) drive to colorful Cobh. The route follows the East Cork Parkway – a motorway that does get busy at peak hours. Along the drive, you could make a couple of stops in places like Glounthaune and Fota Wildlife Park, if you have the time. Alternatively, you can…
Blarney Castle in County Cork is one of the most-visited tourist sites in Ireland, attracting over half a million tourists every year. And so, it’s highly likely this gorgeous spot is on your Irish bucket list – and rightly so. However, I may be biased as I’m a local! I grew up right here in…
I’ve visited Killarney National Park over 10 times so far, and I’m not bored with it yet! In fact, each time I visit, I uncover something new that makes me realize why this park (although popular) is one of the most special parts of Ireland. This huge park in Killarney, County Kerry, is a whopping…
The drive between Cork City and Killarney is around an hour and 15 minutes (87 km ) without stopping. And it follows the N22 for most of the way. It’s a very easy drive for the most part, but the detours I suggest below (Beal na Blath and Gougane Barra) are on two-lane rural roads….
Seeing as I was raised in Cork, I believe I’m the best person to tell you all about the best hidden gems in Cork. All of these places are off the beaten tourist path and offer what I think is an authentic Irish experience. I mean, Ireland has no shortage of beautiful, quiet towns and beaches,…
Ireland, known for its lush green landscapes, charming villages, and rich cultural heritage, offers one of the most enchanting road trip experiences in the world. Driving through this picturesque island allows you to explore its hidden gems at your own pace. But the most important piece of advice I can give you today is to…
This is our Kilkenny City Itinerary – we spent a day here recently, and below you can read about everything we did and loved! Kilkenny City, often referred to as the “Marble City,” is charming and renowned for its medieval architecture, vibrant arts scene, and warm Irish hospitality. Although a day might seem too short…
The Wild Atlantic Way in County Cork offers a breathtaking drive that showcases secluded beaches, vibrant towns, and isolated islands. This stunning 400 km route is truly worth exploring. While the entire Wild Atlantic Way stretches an impressive 2,500 km (from the top to the bottom of the country), this blog post zeroes in on…
