West Cork's Favourites
Activities for Families & Kids 2001
In May 2001, we asked our viewers to nominate their favourite Activities for Families & Kids.
Congratulations to Ann Dunne and Fearghal Beamish, the winners of our draw for free family bowling tickets at The Mardyke Entertainment
Complex in Cork City.
| Beach - West Cork's Best Natural Feature
Whether for swimming or just a nice walk, our beaches are a popular family spot. The kids love the water
and playing in the sand. You can't beat the beautiful scenery. Spend a day relaxing, have a nice walk
with the family dog or gallop with your favourite horse.
Six of West Cork's beaches have received the prestigious
Blue Flag, a European programme to promote water
quality and safety: Barleycove (Crookhaven), Garrylucas (Old Head of Kinsale), Inchydoney (Clonakilty), Owenahincha
(Rosscarbery), Tragumna and Warren (Rosscarbery). |
| Bowling
Take the family up to Cork City for a session of ten-pin bowling. Fun for the beginner or a great competition
for the more experienced. Have some refreshements and make it a great day out. Something for a rainy day!
See our Directory for Bowling (Ten-Pin). |
Country Walks
Across West Cork, along the coast and inland, there are miles and miles of scenic walks. You can head
out on your own or join an organised walk. Don't forget the picnic basket.
West Cork walks online:
Crowley Way (outside Clonakilty)
The Beara Way
See our Directory of Organised Walks, Walking Weekends & Festivals. |
Kaotic Karaoke
DJ Shay
087 293 4603
kaotic@indigo.ie
For your next family party (wedding, christening, birthday) get everyone involved in the
entertainment - hire a karaoke company with MC/singer to get the crowd going. Music to suit all ages. |
Lodge & Spa at Inchydoney Island
Clonakilty
023 33143
Fax: 023 35229
reservations@inchydoneyisland.com
This hotel with world famous leisure centre and spa facilities overlooks the Blue Flag
beach and offers packages including the many activities available in the area: cycling, horse
riding, golf, etc.
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Quality Hotel & Leisure Centre
023 35400
Fax: 023 35404
info@qualityhotelclon.com
Hotel, Clonakilty Park Leisure Centre, new Lannigan's family restaurant, Oscar's Pub, three-screen cinema.
Leisure Centre holds Kids Klub in the summer. Adjacent to Clonakilty's public playground and short walk
to town centre.
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 West Cork Model Railway Village
"The Station"
Inchydoney Road
Clonakilty
023 33224
Fax: (023) 34843
modelvillage@eircom.net
Follow the route of a miniaturised version of the now defunct West Cork Railway and "step back in
time" to experience the way of life in West Cork during the 1940's. Here you can see exhibitions of the
railways and industries which once linked six West Cork towns: Bandon, Clonakilty, Kinsale, Dunmanway,
Bantry and Skibbereen.
Opening Hours: Monday -Friday 11:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday - Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Bank Holidays 1:00pm - 5:00pm |
| Swimming
Fun and fitness for the whole family. They say the earlier you start the kids swimming the better.
Besides the beautiful beaches throughout West Cork, there is a public pool in Dunmanway (which is due for
major renovation soon) and many leisure centres with pools for leisurely swims, splashing about with the
kids or lessons for all ages.
See our Directory of Leisure Centres. |
| Tennis
Our viewer plays at the Argideen grass courts near Timoleague. There are West Cork clubs also in
Bandon, Bishopstown, Carrigaline, Crosshaven and Kinsale.
Other Cork tennis clubs online:
Lakewood Tennis Club, Ballincollig
Ballinlough Tennis Club
Bishopstown Lawn Tennis Club
Lower Aghada Tennis & Sailing Club (near
Midleton in East Cork)
Rushbrooke Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club
Tennis Ireland - Munster Branch
See our Directory of Tennis Clubs |
Tullineaskey Equestrian Centre
Tullineaskey, The Pike, Lisavaird, Clonakilty
Mary & Willie Santry
023 33413
While this equestrian centre does not provide riding lessons or pony trekking at this time, it hosts
many events for local and regional clubs in its large indoor arena. Each year they host a summer camp
for pony clubs. Their boarding and training facilities are available to those with their own horses.
Local groups sometimes use the indoor facilities for training in other sports (i.e. rugby and tug-of-war)!.
See our Directory of Horse Racing & Equestrian Activities |
See our complete listing of activities for FAMILY & KIDS
Day-by-Day Listings or Directory.
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