HAYSTACKS AND IMPENDING STORMIts no wonder that West Cork is called A Place Apart. Nature sets the pace in this beautiful southwest corner of Ireland stretching from Kinsale to three rugged westerly peninsulas reaching into the wild Atlantic. Youll find more open spaces, scenery and tranquillity than it is possible to take in during one visit. Many people return year after year to re experience the peaceful rhythm of the fishing and farming community, where the seasons are

scenery and tranquillity than it is possible to take in during one visit

each with their own distinctive flora

800 Friesians (black pied Germans) had been imported

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Galway grew around a fortification built by the King of Connacht in 1124

The market is administered by Cork City Council

and the Sheep's Head Way is an 88 km long-distance trail which follows old tracks and roads around the peninsula from Bantry to the headland and back

Hares have highly developed senses of hearing and smell and their vision is good

Until 2010 the building also housed the Central Criminal Court

The grey plumage and stature of Grey Herons make them unmistakable

The nearest peak is Mackoght (from Irish: Mac Uchta

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