Located on the Crowley family farm at Castleview near Clonakilty on the Wild Atlantic Way, the Michael Collins Centre Museum really brings the story of General Michael Collins, Soldier, Politician, Statesman and relative of the Crowley’s to life.

This award winning Museum was founded by Tim Crowley and his wife Dolores in 2000.

Tim grew up on the family farm, the eldest of five brothers and was heavily infuenced by a rich family history from the time of the 1916 rebellion, the War of Independence and Civil War. and story telling tradition.

After finishing school Tim ending up working as farm steward in Darrara Agricultural College and in 1986 was one of the founders of the Lisnagun Ringfort restoration project on the college farm, which was opened to the public in 1991.

Returning to work on the Family farm in 1993 and at that stage married to Dolores with a young family, the couple decided to set up a Museum and Heritage park on the farm with a strong emphasis on interpreting the life and times of their famous cousin Michael Collins.

Discover the Heart and Soul of Irish whiskey at Midleton Distillery Experience. Home of seven iconic brands – Jameson, Redbreast, Powers, Midleton Very Rare, The Spot Whiskeys, Method and Madness and Knappogue Castle. The passion behind every drop lives here. Immerse yourself in a world of rich heritage, craftsmanship, and unforgettable stories. Midleton Distillery Experience has been transformed into a one-of-a-kind whiskey experience that takes you beyond process and taste and brings you to the very essence of Irish whiskey. Taste, learn, shop, and take in the magic of Midleton. We look forward to welcoming you!

The local distillery where Barrett first got started. Opened in 2019, Clonakilty Visitor Experience Centre is located in the heart of Clonakilty town by the famous Whale's Tail landmark on the bay front. Fully guided tours are available several times a day, and include tutored tastings of the Clonakilty Distillery premium whiskey and gin. Visitors are treated to a hands-on experience, and can witness the distillation of gin and whiskey in a real working distillery.

In the summer of 2019, they opened the Minke Gin School, the only gin school in Munster, and second in Ireland. Learn to make your own custom flavoured gin to take home. A fun and interactive experience for any gin lover. Become a botanical expert and distill your recipe on miniature stills using the same whey gin that is used in Clonakilty Distillery's own Minke gin. A fun and interactive experience for any gin lover.

The West Cork Garden Trail was set up in 1993 by a small group of gardening enthusiasts who decided to open their gardens to the public for a limited period of time over the summer.

The idea quickly took hold and it wasn’t long before others joined. Indeed just 5 years later the number of gardens in the West Cork Garden Trail had grown to 17.

Today the West Cork Garden Trail is the longest running trail of its kind in Ireland and it represents 20 gardens, large and small throughout the region. Diversity is at the heart of its success. From well-known gardens, to hidden gems, you’ll find formally designed gardens and natural havens. Some gardens are dedicated to the garden enthusiast, others to family fun days out. We have formal and informal, traditional and quirky gardens, as well as those with hidden histories and famous past residents. Our gardens are full of colour, many are good enough to eat and we even have a medicinal garden full of herbs. Many are open all year around, others during the summer, whilst a few have limited opening dates.

We have divided the Trail into 5 geographical areas to make it easy to navigate and plan your trip.