West Cork is one of the most popular regions in Ireland. It enjoys a mild temperate climate and has miles and miles of coastline. It is easily accessed from Cork City with its airport and ferryport and is just over an hour from Farranmore airport near Killarney in Kerry.
West Cork is also known for its fine restaurants and Kinsale is known as the culinary capital of Ireland. The region is known for its quality produce including Durrus and Gubeen cheese, Union Hall smoked fish, Rosscarbery sausages, Clonakilty black pudding, etc.
The Sheep's Head Peninsula - described by some as West Cork's forgotten peninsula is sandwiched between the Beara Peninsula to the north and the Mizen Peninsula to the south. It's resident population numbers around 1,200 people.
Bantry (Beantrai) is the market town serving the Sheep's Head Peninsula. It is a lively and bustling tourist town situated at the head of Bantry Bay and its deep water port has played a vital part in the history of the town.
The Mizen Peninsula, Ireland's most southwesterly point, is renowned for its beauty and rugged landscape. It is a tourist mecca and is well known for sailing and its gourmet restaurants and boutiques.
The Beara Peninsula is the largest and most dramatic of West Cork's 3 peninsulas. It is surrounded by Bantry Bay on the south and the Kenmare River on the North.
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