Things to do in Fermoy and Cork
The Old Train House is situated on the N72 approximately 8km/5miles from Fermoy and 24km/15miles from Mallow. We are within walking distance of the Blackwater River, renowned for its fishing. Cork City is approximately 45 minutes away by car.
Within sight of the Nagle Mountains to the south and within a short distance to the Ballyhoura and Galtee mountains to the north, Ballyhooly offers a hill walker' s paradise. There are sign-posted walks for the Blackwater Way which passes through Ballyhooly. There are several historic ruins and other attractions are within the immediate area.
Top Places to See During your Stay in Ballyhooly
- Annes Groves Gardens, Castletownroche, County Cork
- Ballysaggartmore Towers, near Lismore, County Waterford
- Blarney Castle & the Blarney Stone, Blarney, County Cork
- The Donkey Sanctuary - Well-known charity based in Liscarroll, County Cork
- Cahir Castle, Cahir, County Tipperary
- Cobh and the Titanic Museum, Cobh, County Cork
- Glanworth Mill & Historical Ruined Abbeys, Glanworth, County Cork
- Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour, Midleton, Co Cork
- Kilworth Village Arts Centre - Great venue for music and drama, Kilworth, County Cork
- Labbacallee Megalithic Tomb, Glanworth, County Cork
- Lismore Castle & Heritage Centre, Lismore, County Waterford
- The Vee, mountain pass between Lismore, Co Waterford and Cahir, Co Tipperary
- Gougane Barra, County Cork - the source of the River Lee
Things to Do in the Blackwater Valley
- Angling - Game & Coarse Fishing
- Kayaking on the River Blackwater
- Ballindenisk Horse Trials
- Ballyhooly Farmers' Market and Craft Fair - 1st Saturday of each month
- Blackwater Way - Ideal for Walkers
- Blackwater Valley Garden Trail
- Castletownroche Car Boot Sale - every second Sunday
- Cork Racecourse, Mallow
- Golfing - Fermoy, Mitchelstown, Mallow, Blarney
Tourist Information
Angling on the Blackwater
The renowned River Blackwater offers endless hours of pleasure to the visiting angler whether accomplished or novice. Rising along the Cork and Kerry border, its clear waters meander for 110km/70 miles in an easterly direction, finally entering the sea at Youghal Bay.
The Blackwater is a noted Salmon Fishery offering impressive Spring, Summer Grilse and Autumn Salmon fishing, predominately for Fly Fishers.
The tributaries of the Blackwater are havens for Trout Fishing, with the River Bride having a run of Sea Trout as well as Brown Trout.
Coarse Fisheries with stocks of Roach and Dace on the Blackwater include Mallow, Fermoy, and down river in Cappoquin. Near Fermoy is Knockanannig Reservoir, an ideal alternative when the River is in flood.
For full details on all aspects of fishing in the Blackwater Valley contact:
Fermoy Angling
53 McCurtain Street
Fermoy, Co. Cork
Tel: (087) 612 0718 Eamon Wilson
Web: www.fermoyangling.com
Eating Out
There are several excellent eating places within a short distance of Ballyhooly. We keep some sample menus from several local restaurants to help guests decide where to try. We have eaten at all those below and are happy to recommend them:
- The Grand Hotel, Fermoy, County Cork
- The Hunters Rest, Mitchelstown, County Cork
- Annie's Restaurant, Fermoy, County Cork
- La Bigoudenne French Restaurant, Fermoy, County Cork
- Ballyvolane House, Castlelyons, County Cork
- Several Chinese, Thai, and Indian restaurants in Fermoy, County Cork
Fancy a Drink
There are three pubs in Ballyhooly where the tourist will always find a welcome. If you take a seat at the counter, the locals will include you in the chat and local news. We would recommend all three as places where you can equally enjoy a pint of Guinness or a cup of tea, whichever you prefer. Live traditional music can by enjoyed in The Rockforest Bar, Castletownroche every Friday night during the summer season.
Links
Ballyhass Lakes
Web: www.ballyhasslakes.ie/angling.asp
Ballyhooly GAA Club
For details of the local Gaelic Games club including upcoming Hurling and Football results and fixtures.
Web: www.ballyhoolygaa.com
Blackwater Outdoor Activities
Kayaking, Tubing, and Hiking along the Blackwater Valley
Web: www.blackwateroutdooractivities.com
Blackwater Valley Tourism Marketing Group
Web: www.blackwatervalley.ie
Budget Car Hire
Web: www.budget.ie ...low cost car rental
Fermoy Town on-line
Web: www.fermoy.ie
Irish Mini Owners Club
Ireland's national owners club for owners of classic Minis . We are active members ourselves.
Web: www.irishminis.ie/forum
WIRDesigns, web design
Macroom, Cork
Web: www.whatimreading.com/wir/webdesign.htm
Publications & Websites where we are published
All Ireland Travel
Web: www.all-ireland.com
Bed & Breakfast Nationwide
Web: www.bedandbreakfastnationwide.com
Failte Ireland
Web: www.ireland.ie
Go Ireland
Web: www.goireland.com
Town & Country Homes/B&B Ireland
Web: www.townandcountry.ie
