Events - Seachtaine Maith!

O'Leary Clan Gathering

Eating and Drinking - Deoch is Ól, Ceol agus Craic !

• O'Sullivan's Lake House - "Timmy Johnnys"
  Food and B&B Available in quaint village setting. House was a former barracks, and dates from the late 1700s. Warm welcome assured.

• Creedons Hotel
  Described as "best provincial hotel in Ireland" by the Irish Independent newspaper. Joe and Anne Creedon will ensure you remember your time in Inchigeelagh. Music on Sunday nights.

• Briar Rose Bar - "Ann Jacks"
  Modern and warm bar run by the Kelleher family. Well known in horse racing circles. The horse yard is opposite the bar. Music on Saturday nights.

• O'Donovans Bar
  Typical country village bar beside the post office. The O'Donovan family have been serving the public for generations and continue to keep that tradition flying.

• Creedons Toon Bridge
  East of Inchigeelagh on the road to Macroom is the hamlet of Toon's Bridge at the fork of the Macroom - Dunmanway, Macroom - Bantry roads. Connie and the family guarantee a great welcome in a great "Local".

The parish of Iveleary is the ideal place to visit for those who love the great outdoors or the quality of local arts and crafts. Below are just some of the things you might like to do:

Boats For Hire On Lough Allua and River Lee

Walking - An bhfuilimid ann fós!
There is no book on walking in Ireland that does not mention the Lee Valley as an idyllic walking area. With 12000 acres of forest, a criss cross of rivers and lakes all surrounded by wall of challenging but "do-able" hills and mountains, it is the perfect terrain for all outdoor sports. None more so than walking.

Maps and signposts are available from the village.
Inchieelagh is part of the Cork Beara Way route, as well as the ancient but unused St Finbarr's way.
Tel:026-45674

Orienteering - Táim Caillte !
Iveleary is regularly used by Orienteering organisations from both home and abroad
It has held the Irish Chamopinships, University Championships and
local munster association events which have drawn international competitors.
The terrain described over for walking make it ideal for this sport.
Check Local Club

Gardening and Trees - Meara glas agus Drom bríste !
Future Forests
Huge range of trees, shrubs and flowers, native, rare and exotic. Unusual setting, craft shop, visitors welcome.
Open: Mon - Sat; 10am - 6pm,
Sun: from 2:30pm
Tel. 027-66176.
Just beyond the Pass of Keimaneigh
Kealkil, Bantry, Co. Cork
www.futureforests.net

Pilgrimage - Ag lorg freagra ?!

Gougane Barra
Oratory and National Park
The name derives from St. Finbarr, who had a Monastery on the Holy Island in the 6th Century. The Park comprises 142 forested hectares, with a motor trail and signposted paths and Nature Trails including 'Slí Easa' (The Way of the Waterfall) with magnificent views of the entire glen and the enclosing mountain wall.
www.gouganebarra.com

A place of pilgrimage and prayer for generations. St. Gobnait, the patron saint of Baile Mhúirne, built her Church here. Stories of her feats abound, from the Nine White Deer to trained bees. Mass is celebrated here on her Feast Day, 11th February.

Holy Year Cross Park
Cooragreehane Forest Hill Walk
The name derives from the 1954 Year of the Sacred Heart, when crosses were placed on hill tops. The Park comprises 51 forested hectares, with a signposted paths and Nature Trail with magnificent views of the entire Loch Allua system and the enclosing mountain wall. Mass is sometimes held on hilltop in August

Swimming and Water Sports - admaidíocht !
River Island Park
Inchigeelagh Riverside Park / Ionad Pleisúratha
Local park in Inchigeelagh along the banks of the Lee. The Park comprises 6 garden hectares, with a riverside paths and outdoor swimming area. Going from village, head south over the bridge, and take lane way on right

Paddens Boat Slip
Road and Lake side Picnic area / Ait Picnic agus badóireacht
Neat roadside seating and picnic area between Loch Beag and Loch Mean on the river Lee.
Also starting point for boating trips up/down the river

Toys and Gaming - Ag fás suas !
Prince August, Mithril Miniatures & Edman Collection
Factory and Visitor Centre
Designers and makers of an unusual range of casting moulds and hand-painted chess sets, toy soldier figurines, and Lord of the Rings figures. Visitors to the factory shop and the Visitor Centre step into a unique fantasy world.
Cill na Martra, Macroom, Co. Cork
Tel. 026-40222
Casting moulds and accessories www.princeaugust.ie
Finely sculpted Lord of the Rings figures www.mithril.ie
Hand painted miniature collectables www.edmancollection.com

Arts and Crafts - Gach rud gleoite !
Lee Valley Retail Outlet
Large clothes retail outlet. Cafe also on premises to rest your tired
feet after a spout of shopping. Bargains and Sales golore!
Inchigeealgh, Co. Cork
Tel. 026-49045

Keltic Leather
Manufacturers of leather bags, wallets, hair-slides. Stockists of hand- made Irish crafts.
Béal Átha'n Ghaorthaidh, Macroom, Co. Cork
Tel. 026-47118
www.kelticleather.com
kelticleather@eircom.net

Bob Pinker - Woodturner
Tuition available. Pieces by commission. Visits by appointment only.
The Woodery, Búal Átha'n Ghaorthaidh, Macroom, Co. Cork
Tel. 026-47119
email: bmpinker@eircom.net

Rosemary Taylor Portraits
Have an original portrait of someone you love drawn or painted by Rosemary Taylor
Tirnaspideoga, Inchigeelagh, Macroom, Co, Cork.
Tel: 026-47210
abtaylor@eircom.net

Furniture and Glass Studio
Reidh na nDorí, Macroom, Co. Cork.
Furniture maker & designer, Luc Racine specialises in hand-made furniture.
Glass Designer Maura Whelan's lighted glass pieces are exhibited in Ireland & the U.K. Makers of the Eurovision Trophy in 1997.
Private and corporate commissions - Visits by appointment.
Tel: 026 40163