Local Attractions
Jameson Distillery Midleton
Visit the Jameson Distillery Midleton, the place of whiskey-making dreams. Take a guided tour around the distillery’s heritage grounds and discover exactly what makes this world-famous whiskey so special.
Explore the Jameson Distillery Midleton in Cork and come face to face with the largest pot still in the world. Taste and enjoy world-class Irish whiskey.
Spike Island
Used as an Island prison, fortress, monastery and home, today visitors can meet captains and convicts and sinners and saints as you uncover 1300 years of Irish history. With prison cells, deep tunnels, island walks and multiple museums, explore the ‘Irish Alcatraz’ via a guided tour or using the free map and app. Access to the island is by ferry from Kennedy pier, Cobh, go to www.spikeislandcork.ie for sailings and opening times.
Cobh
Walk around the historic port town of Cobh and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the place. Watch ships sail by as you stand in the shadow of St Colman’s Cathedral, one of Ireland’s tallest buildings.
Cobh was the last port of call for the Titanic and is now synonymous with the town. Make the short crossing to Spike Island and learn about our most infamous prisoners, who were shipped off to distant lands.
Carrigtwohill, Barryscourt Castle
Check out the picturesque village of Carrigtwohill. Take a guided tour of Barryscourt Castle, with its original 13th century courtyard and learn ancient tales of days gone by.
Plan your visit around the annual Carrigtwohill Medieval Festival and Country Fair held within the castle grounds,
Fota Wildlife Park
Fota Wildlife Park is part of the Zoological Society of Ireland, and is set on 100 acres on the scenic Fota Island in the heart of Cork Harbour and is only 13 KM from Midleton.
Fota Wildlife Park is a unique place where you can come face to face with free roaming animals and birds from different parts of the world.
