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Irish lighthouses

Mizen Head

At the tip of the Mizen Peninsula in West Cork, the land seems to fall away abruptly into the Atlantic. Dark cliffs…

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Irish lighthouses

The Fastnet Rock

Fastnet Rockis a tiny, rocky island in southern Ireland. Topped by a magnificent lighthouse, the island seems lost in the middle of…

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Dolmens

The Altar Wedge Tomb

The Altar Wedge Tomb is an Irish dolmen located near Goleen in County Cork. The magnificent dolmen was built on a superb…

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Planetarium in Ireland

The Schull Planetarium

Did you know? There’s only one planetarium in Ireland: the Schull Planetarium, located in County Cork, within the Schull Community College. This…

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Beaches

Barleycove beach

If you love beautiful beaches, with endless fine sand and crystal-clear water, then Barleycove beach is for you! Perched on a rugged…

British personalities

Ian Bailey

Discover the intriguing story of Ian Bailey, linked to the mysterious murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier in Ireland. A tale of justice and…

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Schull : All the latest news

British personalities 22 January 2024

Ian Bailey, prime suspect in the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier, has died aged 66.

Ian Bailey, a British journalist and writer living in Ireland, was found dead in his home on Sunday. He was 66 years…

Unclassified 27 Feb 2023

Ireland: a gigantic fire devastates the Mizen Head Peninsula in West Cork

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Schull

Schull is a pretty Irish coastal village in West Cork. This traditional and picturesque location is home to some of the most beautiful wild places in the west of Ireland. Schull is simply the perfect place to set up shop and discover the region’s most beautiful spots. The village is within easy reach of many tourist attractions, and offers a lovely human-sized interlude, where the village lives to the rhythm of the tides, the climate and tourism.

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A village between mountain and ocean…

If you want to discover West Cork, then Schull is the perfect destination to settle down and explore the surrounding area.

The village is close to numerous tourist attractions, hiking trails, scenic routes, mountains, beaches, ruined castles and much more!

Dominated by Mount Gabriel, a pretty mountain that watches over the village, Schull is blessed with a pretty fishing port.

Less than two hours’ drive from Cork, the village is located on the Mizen Peninsula, and is bursting with water sports, cultural, sporting and nature activities of all kinds!

Sailing, kayaking and boating are also very popular in Schull, with the harbor’s calm waters dotted with boats all year round.

One of the city’s biggest attractions is the planetarium at Schull Community College, Ireland’s only planetarium! It offers incredible star shows for astronomy fans!