Ardfield & Rathbarry
Ardfield and Rathbarry are two of the most scenic small villages in West Cork with so much to see and do. Together they form the parish of Ardfield/Rathbarry.
It's A Place Apart
Villages
Allihies & Eyeries
The last village at the end of the beautiful Beara peninsula, sits between an impressive rocky mountain range and the rugged Atlantic coast.
Ballineen & Enniskeane
The twin villages of Ballineen and Enniskean are set on the banks of the river Bandon, between the towns of Bandon and Dunmanway.
Ballinspittle
Ballinspittle or Béal Átha an Spidéil as it is known in Irish, is a small village in the parish of Courceys, just a few kilometres southwest of Kinsale.
Ballydehob
To enter a different world, just break your journey at the southwest hingepoint of the N71 and stop at Ballydehob, a charming gateway to the Mizen peninsula.
Ballylickey
Situated on the coast road between Bantry and Glengarriff, the townland of Ballylickey makes a beautiful stopping off point.
Courtmacsherry
Courtmacsherry is a charming seaside village just five minutes off the R600 Kinsale-Clonakilty coast road.
Drimoleague
A large sign on the approach to Drimoleague describes the village as being the Heart of West Cork.
Durrus, Ahakista & Kilcrohane
The very pleasant village of Durrus is located at the head of Dunmanus Bay where the Sheep’s Head and Mizen Head Peninsulas meet.
Glandore, Union Hall & Leap
The entrance to Glandore Harbour is guarded by two rocky islands, Adam and Eve. The advice to sailors navigating in the harbour is ‘Avoid Adam and Hug Eve’, a lesson first taught, no doubt, by sad experience on Adam’s reefs and shoals.
Glengarriff
Famed for its natural beauty, Glengarriff is situated on world-renowned Bantry Bay where the mountains meet the sea.
Innishannon
You will know you have reached the gateway to West Cork when you see an impressive sculpture of a Horse and Rider at the entrance to the lovely village of Innishannon.
Rosscarbery
Rosscarbery is an attractive village at the edge of the N71, whose skyline is dominated by the historic St. Fachtna’s Cathedral.
Schull & Mizen
The Mizen Peninsula, at Ireland’s most south-westerly point, is renowned for the beauty of its rugged landscape and ancient heritage.
Timoleague
The village of Timoleague itself, with its many brightly coloured dwellings and businesses, is home to some fine restaurants and pubs.