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Baltimore is a small but busy and lively port and popular sailing centre, south of Skibbereen and facing onto Roaringwater Bay and Carberys Hundred Isles. Regular ferries operate from here to Cape Clear and Sherkin Islands.The ruined castle which overlooks the harbour was a holding of the ODriscolls, who were one of the most important clans in West Cork. They controlled the fishing of the area and could levy dues on all the fishing fleets who came to these rich fishing grounds.
An extraordinary event in the history of the town was a raid in 1631 by Algerian pirates, when many of the inhabitants were slaughtered and about 200 others shipped off as slaves to North Africa.
Baltimore has a reputation for fine boat building. The Saoirse, in which Conor O Brien sailed around the world in 1923, was Baltimore-built, there is a sailing school centre in the village.
Things to do and see in Cork
Perks Entertainment Centre & East Cork Superbowl,Youghal
Perks is Irelands largest indoor family entertainment centre. It hosts a variety of top class activities for all ages in comfortable and spacious surroundings. Activities include tenpin bowling, lazer, adventure play, casino, video games, carousel, bumper boats, ghost train, kiddie rides, snooker & pool and lots more.
Cork City Gaol & Radio Museum Experience,Cork City
Two of Corks attractions are housed in this building. Step back in time to see what 19th/early 20th century life was like in Cork - inside and outside prison walls. Amazingly lifelike figures, furnished cells, sound effects and fascinating exhibitions.
Leahys Fun Farm,Midleton
Leahy’s Fun Farm is a great fun day out for all the family, with a huge selection of animals to be seen as well as playgrounds, go karting, boat rides, leprechauns cave and more, there is so much to do. The Farm has a large restaurant/coffee shop and lots of picnic areas toe. See how people lived in by gone days by taking a wander through the museum sections. A 200 year old house gives a great insight into its history. There is a large newly opened adult maze and the children can feed and rub lots of animals, so come along for a nice relaxing day out.
Old Midleton Distillery
The visitor is invited to take a one hour tour of the Old Midleton Distillery, the home of Jameson Irish whiskey. The guided tour begins with an audio visual presentation (available in 7 languages) followed by a walk through the beautifully restored industrial complex, unique within Ireland and Britain.
See the fully operational Water Wheel, large Grain Stores, Mill Buildings and the largest Pot Still in the world. With the appetite suitably whetted it is now time to experience the famous tutored Irish Whiskey Tasting in the Jameson Bar.
Fota Wildlife Park, Carrigtwohill
Located just off the main road to Cobh, this Park was established in 1983 and has more than 70 species of exotic wildlife in open natural surroundings, with no obvious barriers.
West Cork Model Railway Village, Clonakilty Tour West Cork in 1 hour, in a miniature world depicting Clonakilty, Kinsale, Bandon and Dunmanway as they were in the 1940s. A model railway meandering through the 4 towns captures life in the past. Take a delightful and quaint step into the past.
