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| province | South West Ireland | |
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| Residents | 377 (2006) | |
| height | 26 m | |
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Baltimore, County Cork (Irish Dún na Séad - Castle of Jewels) is a small town in County Cork in Ireland.
background
Baltimore is located in the southwest of Ireland southwest of Skibbereen on the coast of Celtic Sea at Baltimore Harbor, which is to the west of the island Sherkin Island (Irish Inis Earcáin) is protected. The place is known as a fishing center. In 1631, Baltimore was attacked by Algerian pirates who kidnapped numerous residents into slavery.
getting there
By plane
The nearest international airport is in Cork Airport
(IATA: ORK).
By train
The rail link to Baltimore has long ceased to exist.
By bus
In the street
From Cork you can get there on the N71 national road Kinsale to Skibbereen. From there, it's a 13 km back road to Baltimore. Of Dublin from Cork is reached via the Irish Motoray M8 motorway.
By boat
There is a ferry connection from Roscoff in the Brittany to Cork.
mobility
The small town can be easily explored on foot. You can drive to the Beacon on a narrow road.
Tourist Attractions
- Baltimore Castle was built in 1215 by the Anglo-Norman Sleyne and later became the residence of the O'Driscoll clan. In 1631 it survived the attack by the Algerian pirates, but in 1649 it became a garrison for Oliver Cromwell's troops. As a result, it fell into disrepair, but was restored from 1997. Today it houses a pirate exhibition (admission 5 EUR for adults, open March to October. Tel. 028 20735).
- The Baltimore Beacon, also known as Lot's wife.
activities
There's a big one in Baltimore Sailing club.
shop
- Cotter's convienience store (Groceries, newspapers, etc.)
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
- Rolf`s Country House and Restaurant, Baltimore Hill (just outside)
- Inish Beg Estate, Baltimore
- Casey's Hotel, Restaurant and Bar
health
Practical advice
trips
- Southwest of Baltimore is the Celtic Sea Fastnet rock (German Fastnet-Felsen, Irish Carraig Aonair ("lonely rock")), a rocky cliff with a lighthouse, which is the end point of a famous sailing regatta (which ended fatally for numerous participants in 1979 due to a severe sea storm). The rock is approached by excursion boats.
- The islands of Clear Island and Sherkin Island visit.
- To the rewarding southwest tip of Ireland, the Mizen Head, with imposing cliffs and a radio station (visit per person 7.50 EUR, senior citizens 6 EUR) it is not far by car. The wide sandy beach of Barley Cove is very close by. Drive on over the second headland Sheep Head with a small café and hiking opportunities.
