12 days in County Cork Itinerary

Bantry is a town in the civil parish of Kilmocomoge in the barony of Bantry on the coast of West County Cork, Ireland. Change things up with these side-trips from Bantry: Kenmare (Spas, Reenagross Park, &more), Healy Pass (in Adrigole) and Gougane Barra National Forest Park (in Gougane Barra). There's lots more to do: tee off at Ring of Kerry Golf Club, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Finbarr's Catholic Church, delve into the lush surroundings at Glengariff Woods, and head off the coast to Garinish Island.

For where to stay, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Bantry trip planning app.

Cork to Bantry is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. Expect a daytime high around °C in June, and nighttime lows around °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Cork.

One of the country's major artistic and cultural centers, famed for its many annual festivals, Cork straddles the Lee River and boasts over 30 bridges.

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Carrigfadda Hill Walk. Get out of town with these interesting Cork side-trips: Killarney (Killarney National Park, St. Mary's Church of Ireland, &more), Bunratty (The Lawrence Collection & Bunratty Castle & Folk Park) and Buttevant Friary (in Buttevant). There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Blarney Castle & Gardens, learn about all things military at Irish Veterans Museum, appreciate the history behind Lusitania Memorial, and take an in-depth tour of Kinsale Regional Museum.

For other places to visit, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read Cork online visit planner.

Getting from Bantry to Cork by car takes about 1.5 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to °C, and evening lows to °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to drive to Youghal.

Youghal is a seaside resort town in County Cork, Ireland. Change things up with these side-trips from Youghal: Fota Wildlife Park (in Carrigtwohill), Cobh (Walking tours, Titanic Experience Cobh, &more) and Mayfield Birds of Prey (in Kilmacthomas). There's much more to do: sample the fine beverages at Jameson Distillery Midleton, explore the historical opulence of Barryscourt Castle, and kick back and relax at Ballyquin Beach.

To see traveler tips, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read Youghal online journey planner.

Getting from Cork to Youghal by car takes about 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around °C in June, and nighttime lows around °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) to allow time to drive back home.