Photowalk: West Cork. 19th/20th June
Almost half way there with the 2010 photowalks now, so what better way to mark that with a trip to West Cork. Problem being, there’s so much to see in West Cork that only one and a bit days seems like teasing people. Anywho…
For those of you that have never been but always wanted to photograph the famous little church, we’ll meet at Gougane Barra at 11am on Saturday the 19th of June. After spending a bit there, you can either head into the woods at Gougane Barra or move further west down to Glengarriff. Entry to the church grounds is free, there is a nominal charge for entry to the woods during summer months.
In Glengarriff, we can take a ferry out to Garinish Island to photograph the ‘sub tropical gardens’. Ferries leave from beside Quills in the town about every half hour. Last ferry back from the island is 6pm. The ferry costs €10 and entry to the Island itself is €3.50 for an adult ticket. You do usually get a decent wildlife show on the way out to the island too 
Retreating to Bantry after we’ve had our fill of islands and churches, you can either explore until you drop or reserve a high stool. Accommodation in Bantry is plentiful but as always, book early to avoid disappointment.
Returning to Cork city the following day, we’ll take in towns including Skibbereen, Clonakilty, Kinsale and a few others. I’llleave that last bit upto your imagination, no schedule or route is planned for the return Sunday trip as yet. All that may change after a few pints however! If the weather behaves, Kinsale is worth stopping in if you can find parking. A trip to Charlesfort just outside the town (on the city side) is worth it too. The views are quite impressive.
For anyone not too familiar with the route west to Gougane Barra, head towards Ballingeary. Coming out of the Jack Lynch tunnel (from Dublin/Waterford direction) you’re going to be on the N25. Follow signs for Tralee, which will bring you down the south link road, over the overpass at the Kinsale Road roundabout and onto the N28. Continue through two roundabouts and you’ll find yourself on the Ballincollig bypass, N22. Stay on this road until just before you come into Macroom. There is a left turn just before Macroom town. Possibly signposted Ballingeary, possibly Bantry. They’ve been fecking around with the signs at that junction for a few years.
In true Irish direction giving spirit “If you find yourself in a town called Macroom, you’ve gone too far!”
(Word to the wise, the road is the R584). Stay on that road, pass through Ballingeary and the turn off for Gougane Barra will be on your right. There’s a hotel at Gougane Barra so there is plenty of parking only a few yards from the church.
Hope to see all the regulars and a few new faces at this one. Now I need to start pimping the link with some of the Cork crowd!
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- Begin: June 19, 2010 at 11:00
- End: June 20, 2010 at 17:00
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- Place: Gougane Barra, Cork
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Oh, I would have loved this…, but as we won’t be here i will have to miss.
Haven’t even put up The Burren pics yet and already sad about missing WestCork
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I might actually be around for this one. Been WAY too long since I was in the wild west!
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I’ll head to Gougane Barra on the Saturday, perhaps tagging along to Glengarriff, depending on family etc. I’m happy to meet up again on Sunday in the Kinsale/Clonakilty area. Although I’m not “native” I am local to Kinsale and can provide some suggestions/directions, if required.
Kinsale is pretty busy during the summer but less so in the mornings. Also, there’s a “road train” which does a loop from Charles Fort into the town (http://www.kinsaleroadtrain.com/) or the “Scilly walk” along the edge of the harbour will get you there.
If you wish to avoid the sandy beaches and tourists altogether, there’s always Farran Wood (http://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/?id=53&rec_site=121) which is off the road betweeen Macroom and Cork city. A nice forest on the banks of the Lee with plenty of parking (some captive deer to photograph, the Lee Valley rowing club usually out practising etc).
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Damn again! Looks like I’m going to miss this one too.
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I will tentatively say “yes”
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Provisionally in for this one, sounds good.
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West Cork has to be one of the most beautiful places in the WORLD, not just Ireland. I won’t make it to this one but hope y’all have a lovely time. The blue pool in Glengarrif where you take the ferry from is gorgeous.
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I’m in. Any suggestions of b&b’s in the area worth booking?
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Sounds lovely, but I won’t be leaving the family for a weekend of taking photos.
Have fun guys. You’re all going to have a ball. Looking forward to one that I’ll be able to attend. *green with envy*
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can’t make this, enjoy (perhaps urban photography is more my thing) great to see all the photowalks happening
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signed up as Darren Greene has asked any suggestions on B&Bs
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Anyone driving from Dublin with a spare seat?
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Would love to go but I only get back from Spain on the Friday. Plus, the SPWC is on that weekend and I don’t want to miss that.
Hope you all have a great (and productive) time. Maybe the next one…
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Ryan can’t make this one even with a ride.
A few things have reared their ugly little heads.
See you at the next one guys.
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Feck. Ah well, no problem. Hope you get all the little ugliness sorted out. See you at the July walk. It’ll be a local one again
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I have to bow out of this I’m afraid. I don’t want to stray to far from home
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Unfortunately I won’t make this one…
Enjoy…
Tony
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For those who asked about accommodation, The Maritime hotel seems to be about €98 for a double (on hotels.com), Westlodge is slightly less (but a bit further outside the town) and B&B’s seem to range from €50 down to around €35
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Well, does anyone have links to photos ye’ve takn?
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A number of shots have been posted on pix.ie with the photowalkie tag.
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Thanks to all who made me so welcome on the West Cork Photowalk will shortly post a few pics
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Likewise! Really looking forward to seeing some of your shots. There are already a few up on pix.ie from the others. You can search for the photowalkie tag
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