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Castlecomer Discovery Park is a wonderful 80 acre park, known as Castlecomer Demesne and Estate Yard, it is a place to reconnect and escape with nature, to discover more about our coalmining heritage and contemporary craft. Make the most of the demesne’s natural environment – from fishing and trail walking to traditional skills like stonecarving and pottery.

Careysville House is an exclusive, fine Georgian Country House providing guests with luxury accommodation in a beautiful setting overlooking the River Blackwater. Residents can fish on one of the best salmon runs in Ireland. The Blackwater has excellent runs of Spring Salmon with Fly and Bait Fishing readily available. The House is late Georgian, built on the site of Ballymacpatrick Castle, overlooking the River Blackwater. It is about 3 miles downstream from Fermoy and situated in scenic, rolling countryside with wonderful views along the Blackwater Valley. Cork is only 25 miles away with excellent shopping facilities and an opera house. Cork Airport takes about 40 minutes by car and has several flights a day to and from London. The accommodation includes a spacious entrance hall, drawing room, dining room and study. On the first floor there are five double bedrooms and one single room. The basement has an excellent drying room and a deep-freeze for guests to store their catch. Guests may bring their own wines. Careysville House is fully staffed and meals are served during the salmon fishing season. At other times Careysville House may be taken on a self-catering basis. Guests that do not want to fish have plenty to see or do in the area. Amongst the highlights are the National Monument at Cashel, golf courses and horse racing at Mallow, Thurles, Clonmel and Tipperary.

Campagne Restaurant is one of the Kilkennys' most celebrated restaurants. Located at Gashouse Lane in Kilkenny the restaurant works with only the best suppliers to produce food that is stylish and described variously by critics as “gastronomic excellence” and “one of the most perfect dining experiences”. Chef Garrett Byrne’s philosophy is to serve modern food using the finest Irish produce in a relaxed, contemporary setting with oak flooring, curved banquet style seating and bright modern colours. The modern interior features a modern interpretation of country life which was painted by Kilkenny artist Catherine Barron. Campagne has won many awards and accolades over the years since the restaurant opened in 2008, including Best Leinster Restaurant for three years in a row. More recently, Garrett was awarded the Restaurants Association of Ireland’s Chef of the Year Award for 2012.

When you stay at Carrolls Hotel, you are assured a genuine commitment by our team of staff to provide delicious homemade food and excellent personal service. We are a family-run 3 Star Standard hotel ideally located in the South East of Ireland. The Carroll family and staff guarantee each guest, traditional hospitality. Our accommodation is of the highest standard, all our bedrooms are en-suite and tastefully finished to the highest standards with modern conveniences including hairdryer, television, tea/coffee making facilities and direct dial telephone.

Cashel Arts Fest is a 10 day festival of music, visual art, theatre, comedy, film, talks, workshops, family and children's events. A voluntary committee work hard year-round to bring an exciting and varied programme of events to Cashel each November. The festival endeavours to provide opportunities for all sections of the community to engage with a variety of art disciplines in an enjoyable and meaningful way, liasing with local primary and secondary schools as well as youth groups and organisations involving older people. Workshops for young and old will take place throughout the festival.

Cedar Lodge is a charming Country Hotel and Restaurant scenically located on the edge of the picturesque Carraigbyrne forest. The hotel has a strong reputation for fine wine, good food and comfortable and stylish furnishings and exceptional hospitality. The restaurant has won numerous awards and has been recommended in various guides such as Michelin, Egon Ronay, Good Hotel Guide and the Hidden Places of Ireland. Cedar Lodge has been fully updated and renovated in recent years with all modern facilities to ensure a luxurious stay for all guests. If you are looking to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, Cedar Lodge is the ideal place. It is close to a wide range of historic and scenic spots including the John F Kennedy Memorial Park, Irish National Heritage, Dunbrody Abbey, Johnstown Castle Gardens and Wexford Wildfowl Reserve.

The Copper Coast gets its name from the 19th Century copper mines that lie at its heart. It comprises some 25 kilometres of spectacular coastline consisting of beaches and coves enclosed by rocky headlands. The area is a Geopark, which is not an enclosed park but an area of countryside which is geologically interesting and easy to get at. There is a European Geoparks network - over 30 Geoparks all over Europe; there is also a growing worldwide network of Geoparks associated with UNESCO. Copper Coast is the only European Geopark wholly in the Republic. (There is one which straddles the border - Fermanagh/Cavan). There is an office in Bunmahon in a former Church of Ireland church which the Copper Coast Geopark group are gradually turning into a community, cultural and interpretive centre. Here you can get walking cards and help and guidance on what to do in the area. Copper Coast Geopark. The Copper Coast Geopark is an outdoor museum of geological records. Volcanoes, oceans, deserts and ice sheets all combined to create the rocks which provide the physical foundation of the natural and cultural landscapes of the area. You can follow the self-guided "Copper Coast" trail and walking cards are available from the Geopark Office in Bunmahon. Guided tours for schools and other groups interested in learning about the geology of the area are also available

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Come to the 450 acre estate of Wells House near Gorey and experience an Archery experience you'll never forget. Come and spend a few hours with us as we teach you the basics of archery and shoot our 3D range in the woodlands, suitable for the whole family and fantastic fun. Come and shoot our bears or our flying goose. You can also watch the Falconry displays or have tea & cakes on the lawn.

Comeragh Hostel is located in the heart of a working Irish farm. The hostel offers high quality private, family and dormitory rooms, shower facilities, fully equipped kitchen, communal lounge area, drying room and ample parking. Surrounded by nature this is a tranquil space where you can sit back and enjoy the authentic farm experience. If you wish to play a more active role in farming there are allotments to rent on an annual basis where you can grow your own food. Comeragh Hostel is an ideal base to explore the endearing Comeragh Mountain range and the spectacular Copper Coast.