Summer Cove, Kinsale, Co. Cork Constructed in the late 17th century on the site of an earlier coastal fortification, Charles Fort is a classic example of a star-shaped fort. William Robinson, architect of the Royal Hospital in Kilmainham, Dublin, and Superintendent of Fortifications, i
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Co. Cork Located in East Cork, this is one of the few surviving aspects of the old monastic foundation at Cloyne.The tower was struck by lightening in 1748 and the original conical roof was destroyed.
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Kinsale, Co. Cork Built as a custom house by the Earl of Desmond c. AD 1500, Desmond Castle has a colourful history, ranging from Spanish occupation in 1601 to use as a prison for captured American sailors during the American War of Independence. Known locally as 'The Fren
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Lisselan Estate, Clonakilty, Co Cork Lisselan Estate Gardens, designed in the Robinsonian style, take advantage of the natural features and contours provided by the valley and the Argideen river flowing through it. 12ha of gardens and woodlands contain many spectacular features such ...
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Timoleague, Bandon, Co Cork Set deep in the valley of the Argideen River at the head of Courtmacsherry Bay. A sweeping lawn, terraces, herbaceous borders, formal and informal gardens, and a working walled garden all surround a 1920s country house and much ruined Norman castl...
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