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Tourist Information:
Angling on the Blackwater:
The renowned River Blackwater offers endless house of pleasure to
the visiting angler whether accomplished or novice. Rising along the
Cork and Kerry border, its clear waters meander for 70 miles/110km
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,
please click on the Blackwater Holidays website below.
Web http://www.blackwater-resources.com/bwhols/bhhome.html
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 Old Rustic Bridge Pub & Restaurant, Castletownroche
· Annie's Restaurant, Fermoy
· Charlie Browne's Pub, Fermoy
· The Grand Hotel, Fermoy
· Indian Taj Mahal Restaurant, Fermoy
· La Bigoudenne French Restaurant, Fermoy
· Ballyvolane House, Rathcormac
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. Kevin and Claire at Sullivans, Liz
at The Roundy House, and Finbarr at Grindels will always make our
guests welcome. 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.
Local Amenities:
Angling - Game & Coarse Fishing
Annes Groves Gardens, Castletownroche
Ballindenisk Horse Trials
Blackwater Way - Ideal for Walkers
Blackwater Valley Garden Trail
Blarney Castle & the Blarney Stone
Bridgetown Abbey and Railway Viaduct
Castletownroche Car Boot Sale - every second Sunday
Castletownroche Mill
Cork Racecourse, Mallow
Glanworth Mill & Historical Ruined Abbeys
Golfing - Fermoy, Mitchelstown, Mallow, Blarney
Kilworth Village Arts Centre
Lismore Castle & Heritage Centre
Mallow Spa House
Millstreet Country Park
Nano Nagle Centre, Killavullen
Within an hour's drive:
CORK --
Blarney Castle
Cobh and the Titanic Museum
Fota Island Zoo
Midleton Irish Whiskey Distillery
Youghal
LIMERICK --
Lough Gur
TIPPERARY --
Cahir Castle
Farney Castle
Glen of Aherlow
Holycross Abbey
Rock of Cashel
Swiss Cottage
WATERFORD --
Ballysaggartmore Towers
Lismore Castle & Gardens
Mount Melleray Monastery
The Vee Scenic Drive
Each morning over breakfast, we will gladly help
you organise your day's activities.
LINKS
Avondhu Limos
Our sister business, specialising in Wedding Cars
Web: www.avondhulimos.com
Blackwater Valley Tourism Marketing Group
Web: www.blackwaterholidays.com
The Donkey Sanctuary
Well-known charity based in Liscarroll
Web: www.thedonkeysanctuary.ie
Lismore Heritage Centre
Web: www.discoverlismore.com
Fermoy Town on-line
Web: www.fermoy.ie
Ballyhass Lakes: trout reservoir
Web: www.activeireland.com/ballyhass
Aer Lingus
Ireland's national airline
Web: www.aerlingus.com
Ryan Air
Europe's largest budget fares airline
Web: www.ryanair.com
Bus Eireann
Ireland's national bus company
Web: www.buseireann.ie
Irish Rail
Ireland's national rail service
Web: www.irishrail.ie
Irish Mini Owners Club
Ireland's national owners club for owners of classic Minis . We are
active members ourselves.
Web: www.irishminis.ie
Ballyhooly GAA Club
For details of the local Gaelic Games club including upcoming Hurling
and Football results and fixtures.
Web: www.ballyhoolygaa.com
WIRDesigns, web design
Macroom, Cork
Web: www.whatimreading.com/wir/webdesign.htm
Publications & Websites where we are published:
Town & Country Homes
Web: www.townandcountry.ie
All Ireland Travel
Web: www.all-ireland.com
Go Ireland
Web: www.goireland.com
Bed & Breakfast Nationwide
Web: www.bedandbreakfastnationwide.com
Failte Ireland
Web: www.ireland.ie
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