Ashgrove Castletownshend

What to do in Castletownshend

For Kids

· Playground in the village, other playgrounds at nearby Union Hall and Skibbereen
· Tennis/Basketball courts in the village, also at Union Hall and Skibbereen, lessons can be arranged during summer months
· Football- Small kids play on the village green, GAA, Rugby and Soccer pitches at Castlehaven, Union Hall and Skibbereen
· Water sports - Kayaking lessons are all available locally (click here)
· Sailing lessons (click here)
· Adventure centre at Russagh Mills (click here)
· Visit the Model Railway village (click here)

Family Activities

· Beaches

· Sandycove - 5 minutes
· Castlehaven - 5 minutes
· Traharta - 5 minutes
· Tragumna - 10 minutes
· Tralaspeen - 10 minutes
· Toe Head - 10 minutes
· The Warren, Roscarbery - 20 minutes
· Barley Cove - 30 minutes

· Walks

· Cliff walks at Toe Head
· Forest walks at Rineen woods, and Liss ard estate
· Stroll up to the Knockdrum megalithic fort overlooking village
· Lough Hyne - Irelands only marine nature reserve
Skibbereen Walking Tour

· Whale watching

· Boat trips to see whales offshore can be arranged from the local pier

· Cinemas

· Cinemas in Bantry and Clonakilty

Heritage centre and Famine museum at Skibbereen(click here)
Festivals

St Barrahane’s Festival of Classical Music, Castletownshend
A Taste of West Cork Food Festival- Skibbereen 20-23th September 07

· Local Farmers market - Skibbereen Friday/Saturday
· Fishing

· Boats can be hired locally, In August mackerel can be caught off the local pier

· Diving

· A number of local businesses arrange diving lessons

· Restaurants

West cork is famous for its quality restaurants,- some to consider include
· Mary Annes Castletownshend
· Rolfs Baltimore
· Captains Table Baltimore
Customs House Baltimore

· Over the Moon - Skibbereen
· The Rectory - Glandore
· O’Callaghan Walshe - Roscarbery
· Annies- Ballydehob.

· Art Galleries

· The Warren Gallery - Castletownshend
· The Gate Gallery - Skibbereen

· Boat Trips

· It is a short trip to visit the offshore islands of Sherkin and Cape Clear

· Golf

· Skibbereen
· Lisselan - Clonakilty
· Bantry

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