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Unique things to do in County Cork
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Alpaca Trekking Through A Magical Forest
Alpacas take to trekking quite easily. They walk in a line, one behind the other on a head collar & lead rope. Our guided treks start at our farm and ascend into the forest. The walk itself is at a very leisurely pace and lasts about 1.5 hours (there are inclines and the terrain is uneven with tree roots underfoot).
PLEASE NOTE: MINIMUM AGE 12 YEARS, no infant carriers
(and all guests must speak English).
When you arrive on site, the alpacas will be grazing, and we will call them in using their yellow food bucket! Simon and I will introduce you to the alpacas whist getting them ready with head collars and leads. We will have a brief health & safety chat, as well as give you some idea of what to expect and some pointers so you can interact with your alpaca. We will also introduce you to all of their individual quirks and personalities.
Alpacas are not able to carry packs or people, so they will accompany us as we walk the forest trail. We try not to let them stop to nibble grass for long periods. Half-way around the walk, we release the alpacas in an enclosed area, so we can feed them treats, and you can get very close and intimate with them. They will love you when we give you the apples and carrots to feed them. There will be plenty of photo opportunities throughout your visit.
When we return to the farm, we will finish with a fibre and spinning demonstration.
Killarney Lakes Guided Kayaking Tour
Kayaking Is Available! Please contact me via airbnb messaging :)
Kayak Across Ireland's Famous Lakes Of Killarney, Exploring Hidden Inlets & Islands
Spend a relaxing morning or afternoon exploring the deep sparkling Lakes of Killarney by kayak, with an expert guide.
Beginning at 15th century Ross Castle, paddle into Lough Lein, discovering wooded islands, limestone caves and local history. With an experienced qualified guide learn the skills to master your kayak and keep a look out for white tailed sea eagles as they soar above Killarney National Park. Land at the ancient ruins of Innisfallen Abbey; once a leper colony, now home only to native red deer.
No Previous Kayaking Experience Is Needed
Sheep Herding Demonstration - Farm Experience
Reopening end of May 2024!!
Use the “REQUEST AVAILABILITY” feature to get a tour at a time that suits you. WE ARE FLEXIBLE.
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Top-rated sheep herding tour in on the Ring of Kerry! #SupportsIrishFarmers
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This is not your standard tour - it is a fully interactive, hands-on, REAL and unforgettable experience. You'll see Irish farming shown exactly as it is...highs, lows, and everything in-between!
You'll be outdoors viewing Rose (an expert sheepdog) in action. She is trained to herd up a flock of wild mountain sheep. Once she is finished, you get up close and personal to the sheep. You can feel their strength and size. Throughout the tour, lifelong farmers Sinead & Tim provide facts and authentic insight into sheep farming and Ireland in general.
This experience is a great opportunity to meet the locals & try to understand a different lifestyle than your own. Also a good photo opportunity.
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Other things:
▪1hr duration
▪Cash or card payments accepted in person
▪If the weather is bad, we can move the tour indoors
▪Book our cute farm cottage https://www.airbnb.ie/rooms/13388873
Cobh Rebel Walking Tour
Visit 16 local sites from the Irish War of Independence, over an 80 minute walk. see location of ambushes where the Cobh rebel volunteers took on the might of an Empire. visit the safe houses where national rebel leaders, like Pearse, Connolly, Casement and De Velara stayed, and see training halls, barracks and places of detention. View the anchor of the German arms ship the 'Aud' which was scuttled and sank outside Cobh harbour on Good Friday 1916. Join our tour and learn all about Cobh's A Company of the 4th Battalion IRA. See the local ambush site where Lord French the supreme commander of all British military forces in Ireland escaped with his life. Cobh - where the revolutionary republican guerrilla war in East Cork began, and was led from. The tour will proceed at a leisurely pace, will stop at sites and buildings and will allow for guest engagement through questions/answers and related chat.
Other things to note
Bring a camera to record your experience. Its one you will not forget and may wish to cherish.
due to Covid 19 please note guest must wear masks and have hand santiser . The guide will take your temperture and you will need to supply contact trace info and 2m social distancing is in place.,
Fishing / sightseening in Cork Harbour
I will meet you at the marina on the Hugh Coveney Pier in Crosshaven. For those interested in doing a fishing trip I will supply all the necessary equipment. If you are keen sea angler your welcome to bring along your own gear and bait. I will supply bait, mackerel/rag worm. We will fish in or close to the harbour entrance depending on weather conditions. The fish we can expect to catch mackerel, pollock, dog fish, conger eels, thorn back ray, codling, whiting, etc. Guests will have at least 4 hours fishing.
For harbour sightseening trips we will leave Crosshaven pier and head our the right side of the harbour out towards Roche's Point and back in the left side of the harbour. I will stop along the way telling you about the history of the various places of interest. There are old forts, Spike island prison, Cobh town, Monkstown to be seen and talked about. I will provide a nice cup of tea / coffee and nibbles when we stop at some place along the way. Both of these trips will be very personal and informative. I will try to answer and help you any way I can. I can assure my guests that they will really enjoy this experience.
Other things to note
This experience is suitable for adults or children over the age of 8. I'm sorry but I don't have access on to the boat if your a wheel chair user. Check out youtube clip klozme fishing with fergus for an idea what this experience will be like.
All activities near County Cork
Alpaca Trekking Through A Magical Forest
Alpacas take to trekking quite easily. They walk in a line, one behind the other on a head collar & lead rope. Our guided treks start at our farm and ascend into the forest. The walk itself is at a very leisurely pace and lasts about 1.5 hours (there are inclines and the terrain is uneven with tree roots underfoot).
PLEASE NOTE: MINIMUM AGE 12 YEARS, no infant carriers
(and all guests must speak English).
When you arrive on site, the alpacas will be grazing, and we will call them in using their yellow food bucket! Simon and I will introduce you to the alpacas whist getting them ready with head collars and leads. We will have a brief health & safety chat, as well as give you some idea of what to expect and some pointers so you can interact with your alpaca. We will also introduce you to all of their individual quirks and personalities.
Alpacas are not able to carry packs or people, so they will accompany us as we walk the forest trail. We try not to let them stop to nibble grass for long periods. Half-way around the walk, we release the alpacas in an enclosed area, so we can feed them treats, and you can get very close and intimate with them. They will love you when we give you the apples and carrots to feed them. There will be plenty of photo opportunities throughout your visit.
When we return to the farm, we will finish with a fibre and spinning demonstration.
Killarney Lakes Guided Kayaking Tour
Kayaking Is Available! Please contact me via airbnb messaging :)
Kayak Across Ireland's Famous Lakes Of Killarney, Exploring Hidden Inlets & Islands
Spend a relaxing morning or afternoon exploring the deep sparkling Lakes of Killarney by kayak, with an expert guide.
Beginning at 15th century Ross Castle, paddle into Lough Lein, discovering wooded islands, limestone caves and local history. With an experienced qualified guide learn the skills to master your kayak and keep a look out for white tailed sea eagles as they soar above Killarney National Park. Land at the ancient ruins of Innisfallen Abbey; once a leper colony, now home only to native red deer.
No Previous Kayaking Experience Is Needed
Baby Lamb Feeding & Farm Experience
No spaces? Message host to book!
#SupportsIrishFarmers
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Just like human babies, our young lambs need regular feeds of milk (4x a day) ..not all lambs are looked after by their moms.
In this experience, you’ll be;
1. Hands on bottle-feeding our adorable newborn lambs (and getting cuddles of course!)
2. Learning about the inner workings of a sheep farm with local farmers
3. Bonus - visit alpacas and 15+ hens, feeding them too if you want.
This is a very fun, wholesome experience, yet informational & interesting! Suitable for everyone, young and old. We go at your pace.
Farmers Sinead and her family will give you an authentic insight into the life of a local farmer. You'll see behind the scenes & learn how much care and work is involved in running a busy family farm.
The meeting point is 10 minutes’ drive from Waterville. Just under an hour from Killarney! Halfway on the "Ring of Kerry" route. Exact postcode is V23DK50.
OTHER STUFF:
-1-hour tour - we do not wait for late arrivals to the tour.
-Toilet/hand washing facilities on site
-Indoor experience,
-3 friendly sheep dogs, a jack russell and a ginger cat and 15+ hens on site
-Private accommodation available on the farm--sleeps 7!
For medical reasons, this tour is unsuitable for pregnant women. Ladies, you can still visit, just don't go near the sheep!
Sheep Herding Demonstration - Farm Experience
Reopening end of May 2024!!
Use the “REQUEST AVAILABILITY” feature to get a tour at a time that suits you. WE ARE FLEXIBLE.
☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘
Top-rated sheep herding tour in on the Ring of Kerry! #SupportsIrishFarmers
☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘
This is not your standard tour - it is a fully interactive, hands-on, REAL and unforgettable experience. You'll see Irish farming shown exactly as it is...highs, lows, and everything in-between!
You'll be outdoors viewing Rose (an expert sheepdog) in action. She is trained to herd up a flock of wild mountain sheep. Once she is finished, you get up close and personal to the sheep. You can feel their strength and size. Throughout the tour, lifelong farmers Sinead & Tim provide facts and authentic insight into sheep farming and Ireland in general.
This experience is a great opportunity to meet the locals & try to understand a different lifestyle than your own. Also a good photo opportunity.
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Other things:
▪1hr duration
▪Cash or card payments accepted in person
▪If the weather is bad, we can move the tour indoors
▪Book our cute farm cottage https://www.airbnb.ie/rooms/13388873
Bioluminescence Night Kayaking Tour In Glengarriff Bay
Night Kayak In Bioluminescence, Through The Dark Magical Waters Of Glengarriff Bay
Night kayaking through the dark glassy waters of Glengarriff Bay is always spectacular, and to experience the summertime bioluminescence is absolutely magical!
Beginner Friendly
Scenic Pony Trekking
We offer a unique opportunity to discover some of the most breathtaking scenery in Ireland on horseback. ANYTIME can be arranged just ask!! Our spectacular mountain rides have provided riders with some amazing experiences over the years.
We also offer riding lessons anytime just contact us.
All our rides are accompanied by me personally. I will guide you and your horse safely along the dazzling mountain scenery and through wide open countryside.
With the Boggeragh Mountains as a backdrop, the Blackwater at your feet and the picturesque Horse Capital town of Millstreet only 2 miles away, it is a great experience.
ADVANCED RIDERS CAN BOOK LONGER TREK TO INCLUDE CANTERING AND JUMPING BANKS STREAMS ETC
Begginers will be led.
From half hour to 3 hours.
Other times can be arranged just message us.
Our native irish ponies and horses are all very well behaved and well schooled.
Other things to note
Some experience with horses is helpful but not essential. Self catering accommodation is also available onsite.
Guided hike Killarney National Park
Groups are welcome with a great discount 15% or 30%
I will meet with my hiking group at Subway, Muckross Rd, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 EFR7 at 10:30. From the meeting point we have to drive 10 minutes to the starting point near Torc Waterfall. Please, bring your own transport.
The walk is on tracks suitable for families with children who did previously similar 4 hours walks, with a moderate fitness level. We will climb to Torc Mountain 535 metres over sea level, with a total ascent of 500 metres. Gear advice: hiking boots or shoes, rain jacket, some food and water for the walk.
I will discuss the route of the day with them. We will start at a leisurely pace and I will make sure that everybody is comfortable and happy. We will stop at regular intervals to enjoy the scenery, to admire the mountains, flora and wildlife, to take pictures, and have some food & water.
The walking route will be to Torc Waterfall & Mountain with a great view of Lough Leane, Muckross Lake, Upper Lake, Mangerton, Purple, Shehy and Tomies mountains.
During the walk I like to talk with the group about hiking issues related to the area. Every one of my guided walks has its own particular places of outstanding beauty. I always aim to make my walks a very special and memorable experience for my clients.
If you wish a higher level of hiking, please check on Airbnb my walk” Guided hike Carrauntoohil”
Explore the Making and Tasting of Mead
Explore the Making & Tasting of Mead – the drink of Celtic Ireland’s Kings & Chieftains at Ireland’s first Meadery in 200 years.
Here's what we take you through on a fun and entertaining hour:
Insights into Kinsale Meads | light and refreshing | fermented off-dry (12% ABV wine strength)
Myths & Legends | the story and evolution of Mead through the centuries
Bee Judgments | How Ireland’s Bee Laws protected the bees | Taste three unique raw honeys
Process | Modern mead making from fermentation, through to maturation and bottling
Tasting | Sample award-winning meads and cocktails in the Meadery’s oak bar tasting room I
It's also an opportunity to visit our beautiful town of Kinsale with its history streets, harbour and great restaurants.
Other things to note
Wheelchair accessible and
All on ground floor
Free Car Parking next to the meadery
Cobh Rebel Walking Tour
Visit 16 local sites from the Irish War of Independence, over an 80 minute walk. see location of ambushes where the Cobh rebel volunteers took on the might of an Empire. visit the safe houses where national rebel leaders, like Pearse, Connolly, Casement and De Velara stayed, and see training halls, barracks and places of detention. View the anchor of the German arms ship the 'Aud' which was scuttled and sank outside Cobh harbour on Good Friday 1916. Join our tour and learn all about Cobh's A Company of the 4th Battalion IRA. See the local ambush site where Lord French the supreme commander of all British military forces in Ireland escaped with his life. Cobh - where the revolutionary republican guerrilla war in East Cork began, and was led from. The tour will proceed at a leisurely pace, will stop at sites and buildings and will allow for guest engagement through questions/answers and related chat.
Other things to note
Bring a camera to record your experience. Its one you will not forget and may wish to cherish.
due to Covid 19 please note guest must wear masks and have hand santiser . The guide will take your temperture and you will need to supply contact trace info and 2m social distancing is in place.,
Fishing / sightseening in Cork Harbour
I will meet you at the marina on the Hugh Coveney Pier in Crosshaven. For those interested in doing a fishing trip I will supply all the necessary equipment. If you are keen sea angler your welcome to bring along your own gear and bait. I will supply bait, mackerel/rag worm. We will fish in or close to the harbour entrance depending on weather conditions. The fish we can expect to catch mackerel, pollock, dog fish, conger eels, thorn back ray, codling, whiting, etc. Guests will have at least 4 hours fishing.
For harbour sightseening trips we will leave Crosshaven pier and head our the right side of the harbour out towards Roche's Point and back in the left side of the harbour. I will stop along the way telling you about the history of the various places of interest. There are old forts, Spike island prison, Cobh town, Monkstown to be seen and talked about. I will provide a nice cup of tea / coffee and nibbles when we stop at some place along the way. Both of these trips will be very personal and informative. I will try to answer and help you any way I can. I can assure my guests that they will really enjoy this experience.
Other things to note
This experience is suitable for adults or children over the age of 8. I'm sorry but I don't have access on to the boat if your a wheel chair user. Check out youtube clip klozme fishing with fergus for an idea what this experience will be like.
Cork City Bike Tour
Join us for a cycling excursion in Cork City. We'll take full advantage of the parks, riverside pathways, and cycle lanes in the city. We will show you the rich history of the city, some of its beautiful parks, and a few of Cork’s hidden secrets. Sample the rich history of Cork City, stretching from before the Viking era to its present-day bustle. As you cycle through the parks and riverside paths, you will see as much nature as an urban area can support. Cork boasts over 30 bridges and over 20 church spires. See how many you can count as you travel through this beautiful city by the Lee. After this excursion, you will be fully oriented in the city and will know the top bars and restaurants to visit as you continue your stay.
Other things to note
Wear practical and comfortable clothing.
Wear a bright / reflective outer layer.
Alpaca Picnic on a Farm
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Alpaca Picnic at Hidden Hills Waterville farm
In this experience, you'll have an alpaca picnic and meet and greet session.
Alpacas will be lose in the field where you will be having your picnic. They may choose to come up close and have a nibble of the treats provided or they may keep their distance. This is a relaxed session, watching and enjoying them being around you rather than approaching them and trying to touch them.
You’ll bring your own picnic - we have a picnic table and wonderful scenery
We provide teas, coffee, snacks.
Great for people who aren’t used of the farm life, or those who want an authentic experience.
Kids must be supervised at all times - no chasing alpacas is allowed.
This experience can be added as an extra to our popular lamb feeding//sheep herding tours too, just ask!
Killarney off the Beaten Track - Forest Walk by the Lake
We’ll meet in an easy to access place around Killarney. From there, we’ll take a track away from the most crowded areas. We’ll walk and we’ll enjoy nature at its best. You’ll discover some stunning locations in Killarney that most tourists don’t get to see, where the only sounds you can hear are birdsong and the rustle of the breeze.
We’ll stop every now and then to relax, take pictures, admire nature, listen to its sounds and wind down. As I am a qualified Health Coach, I’ll tell you about some of the amazing health benefits of walking and spending time in nature. We can also talk about any health-related topics you might be interested in (nutrition, exercise, stress management…).
We’ll walk at a leisurely pace and the track is quite easy apart from a few short slopes which might be slippery sometimes. Therefore, this is suitable for people of almost any fitness level. Just make sure you wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes and rain gear.
We’ll got back to the start point and you’ll feel relaxed and in awe of the sights you’ve seen.
Guided walk Carrauntoohil
Carrauntoohil is Ireland's highest mountain, with 1,038 metres of height (3,405 feet). It's a strenuous walk ideal for a person with a good fitness level, hill walking experience & hiking boots.
Groups are welcome with a great discount 25% or 35%.
ITINERARY:
Distance of 13 km.
Total ascent 950 metres.
Duration 6+ hours.
I will meet with my hiking group at 10:00 at Lisleibane - Carrauntoohil Trail Head & Car Park.
After checking gear and supplies we will hit the trail with an easy pace. On our way, perhaps we meet sheep, we watch the birds soar, we smell the gorse flower (May) as we walk into Hag’s Glen for one hour before our first rest at the base of the Hag’s Tooth.
We then prepare for the summit and the actual climb, with short scrambles and steep climb we will head via O’Shea's Gully. Setting off, as we rise higher and higher we are greeted with better and better views, we experience more pleasure than pain.
When we finally arrive at the summit we are awestruck by the views, the best in Ireland in a clear day. We can see the entire County of Kerry, the Black Valley, Dingle Peninsula, West Cork, even the Atlantic Ocean. Priceless!!
With our well deserved rest, refreshed and elated it's time to descend taking our time, and being extra careful we work our way down via Devil’s Ladder, or Zig-Zag path; or Heaven's Gate depending on weather conditions and safety.
Electric Off-road Bike and Hike Tour
You can come up to our base in the Galtee Moutains (one hour drive from Cork City) and we will ride the bikes around the Galtee Castle Woods and then up into the mountains and then Hike into the Galtee Mountains, the highest inland mountain range in Ireland. The bikes are Rad Rhino fat tyre electric bikes with plenty of torque to help you up the hills and enjoy the downhills.
I will share my knowledge of the local area while we cruise the trails and hike in the mountain. We will picnic with a hot drink and healthy food in the mountains with beautiful views.
This experience is not really able to be acceded by public transport.. own transport is required.
We also have accommodation available in a wooden yurt or a converted horse truck. Both can sleep up to 4 people each.
https://www.airbnb.ie/rooms/5239784
https://www.airbnb.ie/rooms/20274465
Other things to note
Snacks, drinks and wet weather gear. Sturdy boots, sunscreen, sunglasses and hat.