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Cobh's landmark Cathedral clings miraculously to the town's steep slopes as they sweep down to the sea of Cork Harbour. That was also the last bit of Irish soil millions of Irish had under their feet before emigrating from here across the ocean in the last century, this tragic part of the nation's history as well as Cobh's historic and maritime story is brought alive in the splendid Interpretative Centre....

Ballycotton is a sheltered village on the Atlantic coast and a famous sea angling area. There is a cliff walk with beautiful views rising 200ft above sea level. Bird watchers are encouraged to visit the wildlife sanctuary at ballycotton....

The village is the home to a busy harbour where sailing and fishing take place. There is also a large craft shop in the town. Bronze Age copper mines are located on the sides of the valley. Many artefacts such as copper and stone axes as well as spear heads were found in this area and are now on display in the National Museum in Dublin. There are also many sandy beaches around this area....

Often known as the capital of West Cork, it is a lively fishing and market town. It has a variety of places to visit if you visit the town. The Grecian style Cathedral was built in 1826 and the local museum opens in July and August to exhibit local folk artefacts. The fourteenth century ruins of the abbey is worth a visit, as it contains mass graves from the famine. Also the West Cork Arts Centre in North Street displays paintings and sculptures from the local artistic community....

June through August, Cape is festive. Approximately 180 students come to perfect their Irish and participate in outdoor games and activities. Daytrippers stroll to the lake, to the Old Lighthouse, to the Heritage Centre. Yachts play in and out of the two main harbours, colourfully crowding them during regatta days. Holiday-making families arrive with windsurfers, canoes, fishing gear. Scuba divers prowl old wrecks and precipitous reefs.

The Cape Clear Bird Observatory is located...