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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
Twelve 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
Things
to Do in the Blackwater Valley:
Angling
- Game & Coarse Fishing
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.
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Annes Grove Garden
Ballysaggartmore Towers
Blarney Castle
Cahir Castle
Glanworth Mills & Castle Ruin
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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
Hunters Rest, Mitchelstown - our personal favourite
- The
Grand Hotel, Fermoy, County Cork
- Annie's
Restaurant, Fermoy, County Cork
- La
Bigoudenne French Restaurant, Fermoy, County Cork
- Ballyvolane
House, Rathcormac, County Cork
- Vanilla
Sky, Glanwoth Mills, Glanworth, 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.
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