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Inchigeelagh
is situated in the Barony of Muskerry in
the heart of county Cork down the south-west
of Ireland in the famous province of Munster.
It sits among the rugged hills of the Lee valley. The
alpine-like Shehy Mountains (1900 ft/600m) and the
Derrynasaggart Mountains (1600 ft/500m) dominate the vistas on
either bank of the river, as it flows from meandering lake to fast flowing weirs,
before entering the sea at Cork city. Indeed on a clear day you can see from the top
of Shehy 40 miles straight to Cork city. It is often remarked that it is the best vista in Ireland.
Inchigeelagh is centrally positioned for
touring the scenic southwest with
virtually all the major attractions lying
within 1 hour's drive. They
include:
Cork City,
Bantry, Ring of Kerry, Clonakilty, Blarney,
Glengariff, Schull, Crosshaven, Kinsale,
Kenmare, Millstreet, Skibbereen, Cobh, Gougane Barra,
Killarney
Typical
travel times to Inchigeelagh from the
major ferry ports, airports and cities
are:
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City
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Airport
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Ferry
Port
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Cork
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40
min
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1
hr
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1
hr 15 min
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Shannon
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2
hrs
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Dublin
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3.5
- 4 hrs
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3.5
- 4 hrs
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3.5
- 4 hrs
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Rosslare
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3.5
- 4 hrs
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The directions below give the most common
routes from the Dublin, Cork and Shannon.
A map which highlights Inchigeelagh is
provided below.
From
Cork City: From the Cork City South Ring Road, follow signs for Killarney/Tralee on the
N22 and drive 23 miles/40Kms west to within 1 mile
of Macroom town, (note
to the castle display at T-junction) . Turn left
onto the
R584 heading west towards Bantry/Gougan Barra. Keep an eye out for Lee Valley signs.
After 5 miles/8Kms, you come to Toon's Bridge T-junction, follow the road to the right
for Inchigeelagh (R584). Proceed the next 5 miles/8Kms through to
Inchigeelagh village.
From
Shannon Airport: Proceed towards
Limerick on N19 and follow signs through several
roundabouts for Cork/Killarney on the N20.
After Patrickswell, follow the N20 where
it bears left to Cork. Proceed through Rath Luirc (Charleville) and Mallow
to Cork city. Drive west through Cork city (along the quays
and out the Western Road) until you get to the Cork County Hall
skyscaper. Proceed 2 miles/3Kms out the straight road, until you get to Ballincollig Roundabout
At this junction, take the second left for Killarney/Tralee - N22. Drive 23 miles/40Kms west to
within 1 mile of Macroom town, (note to the castle display at T-junction) . Turn left
onto the R584 heading west towards Bantry/Gougan Barra. Keep an eye out for Lee Valley signs.
After 5 miles/8Kms, you come to Toon's Bridge T-junction, follow the road to the right
for Inchigeelagh (R584) -proceed the next 5 miles/8Kms through to
Inchigeelagh village.
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From
Dublin: Head west out of Dublin and take the N7 towards
Cork/Limerick. Bear left at Portlaoise on
to the N8 for Cork. Proceed through Mitcelstown and Fermoy onto Cork city.
About 1 mile from Cork City, you enter a series of roundabouts, follow the signs for the South
Ring Road, and drive through the Jack Lynch tunnel. Once through the tunnel, follow the
signs for Killarney/Tralee until you get to the west side of the city.
Drive 23 miles/40Kms west to
within 1 mile of Macroom town, (note to the castle display at T-junction) . Turn left
onto the R584 heading west towards Bantry/Gougan Barra. Keep an eye out for Lee Valley signs.
After 5 miles/8Kms, you come to Toon's Bridge T-junction, follow the road to the right
for Inchigeelagh (R584) -proceed the next 5 miles/8Kms through to
Inchigeelagh village.
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