River Funshion, Glanworth, Co. Cork

Glanworth Mill, sitting quietly next to the River Funshion.

Roche's Point consists of just a few houses and a lighthouse. From here you have a wonderful view towards the sea. And Cork is just a 30 minutes drive away.

Roche's Point Lighthouse contrasts well with the blue sky!

Blarney Castle - unfortunately, the interior has been destroyed completely, but you still should climb all the way up to the top...

...because you will be able to watch the beautiful gardens...

...and you can queue up for Kissing the Blarney Stone. This shall give you eloquency galore, and this I can confirm (as I have some Irish colleagues)!

View across River Lee in Co. Cork

You will notice that roadsigns are usually bi-lingual Galic and English. Except west of Galway, when signs suddenly are provided in Galic only...!

Kinsale is a small but busy village close to Cork. Though it may be hard to find a parking lot, it is definitely worth a sidetrip!

The houses in Kinsale are painted with bright colours that look fresh and tidy. This is the Gallery B&B.

County Cork has some of the best beaches in Ireland, and the Irish do like them. They even start bathing and swimming! But for us it was too cold! Brrrrrr.