westcorkaplaceapart.com : Activities RSS feed http://www.westcorkaplaceapart.com/ Activities related updates from westcorkaplaceapart.comen westcorkaplaceapart.com : Activities RSS feed http://www.westcorkaplaceapart.com/fileadmin/rss_icon.gif http://www.westcorkaplaceapart.com/ Activities related updates from westcorkaplaceapart.comTYPO3 - get.content.righthttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssTue, 19 Jan 2038 03:14:07 +0000 Chilling out with Atlantic Sea Kayaking in Roaringwater Bay, Cork http://www.westcorkaplaceapart.com/activities/view/article/chilling-out-with-atlantic-sea-kayaking-in-roaringwater-bay-cork/ Irish Times columnist GARY QUINN chills out with Atlantic Sea Kayaking in Roaringwater Bay, Cork There’s lots here to entertain us. Sherkin is a huge attraction, with its deep caves and fingers of rock casting themselves out beneath us into the sea, but the many other islands also create their own excitement. Heading for Heir Island we are cosseted from the wind and wrapped up in that mysterious calmness again. A wooden boat under scarlet sail, manned by local teenagers, coasts past. Seals dip and turn in the water nearby and even the donkeys tethered on Spanish Island seem chilled out. Jim Kennedy has been introducing people to all this for 16 years. He’s the only level-five sea coach in the country and was the first sea kayak trainer to set up professionally in Ireland. He also specialises in the training of efficient kayak techniques, a skill that has given him an international reputation. He spots my paddling errors at a glance and as we travel he offers some great coaching tips.' Read the full article in the Irish Times ]]> News/Event Amenity/Activity Home page Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:41:00 +0100 Southern Star West Cork Food Feature http://www.westcorkaplaceapart.com/activities/view/article/southern-star-west-cork-food-feature/ On 25th June 2011, The Southern Star, in association with West Cork Development Partnership, are running a West Cork Food Feature highlighting quality West Cork food and the individuals behind it. On 25th June 2011, The Southern Star, in association with West Cork Development Partnership, are running a West Cork Food Feature highlighting quality West Cork food and the individuals behind it. The feature will significantly raise the profile and public awareness of West Cork produce at a time when food traceability and sourcing locally are of key concern to consumers. If you’re a producer, supplier, retailer, caterer or restaurant you should consider advertising in the feature.  If you are a member of the Fuchsia Brand and would like to have the story of your product or service featured in the Southern Star in the future please contact David Tuohy in West Cork Development Partnership on 023 8834035 or email david@wcdp.ie. Here is the advert for the West Cork Food Feature in the Southern Star - kindly circulate to anyone you think would be interested in it. To discuss advertising options for your business please contact Anne Kelleher in the Southern Star on 028 21200 or email annk@southernstar.ie ]]> News/Event Food Confectionery Dairy Herbs Meat Poultry Prepared Foods Preserves Retail Affiliate Thu, 02 Jun 2011 22:00:00 +0100 Atlantic Sea Kayaking in Trip Advisor "10 Best” – in the world! http://www.westcorkaplaceapart.com/activities/view/article/atlantic-sea-kayaking/ ASK awarded “10 Best” – in the world! – in Trip Advisor newsletter Atlantic Sea Kayaking has been selected by Trip Advisor as one of the world’s 10 most exciting alternatives to the typical tourist holiday. The selection was chosen as part of the Trip Advisor Newsletter, an on-line newsletter that goes out to millions of travelers throughout the world. We were chosen alongside companies in Mexico, France, the UK, Italy and Greece. Trip Advisor is the world’s biggest travel... ASK awarded “10 Best” – in the world! – in Trip Advisor newsletter Atlantic Sea Kayaking has been selected by Trip Advisor as one of the world’s 10 most exciting alternatives to the typical tourist holiday. The selection was chosen as part of the Trip Advisor Newsletter, an on-line newsletter that goes out to millions of travelers throughout the world. We were chosen alongside companies in Mexico, France, the UK, Italy and Greece. Trip Advisor is the world’s biggest travel community, with more than 40 million visitors, each month. The citation quoted in their newsletter was from a customer who had experienced the “Glittering water and sky on a night kayak trip” with ASK. It was, she said, “One of the most amazing things I’ve ever experienced”. What an accolade this is to all our amazing and professional staff, and a very big thanks to all our friends who take the trouble to sing our praises. We must be doing something right, because earlier this year the travel guide Frommers, selected Ireland as the top destination to visit in the world. One of the reasons given for the choice was “Kayaking in West Cork”. We’ve also recently been highlighted in the Heathrow Airport Magazine. ASKpaddy]]> Amenity/Activity Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:57:00 +0100 Mini-Mooning (that's a short honeymoon to you and me!) in West Cork http://www.westcorkaplaceapart.com/activities/view/article/mini-mooning-thats-a-short-honeymoon-to-you-and-me-in-west-cork/ A couple of newly weds look for mini-moon suggestions in beautiful West Cork and The Irish Times through up some sumptuous ideas that will appeal to anyone looking to make a romantic get away. Renovated cottages oozing luxury and romance, four-poster beds, Jacuzzis and hot tubs, breathtaking sea views and of course great pubs for music and craic all feature in this article in the Irish Times. Irish Times. ]]> Blog Amenity/Activity Restaurant Accommodation Guesthouse Self-Catering Thu, 05 May 2011 09:32:00 +0100 Whale and Dolphin Watching West Cork http://www.westcorkaplaceapart.com/activities/view/article/-76d45a2ca0/ The waters off the West Cork coast are home to some off the ocean's largest mammals. Boasting several species of Dolphin as well as Baleen Whales, Fin Whales, Minke Whales, Humpback and Pilot Whales West Cork can lay claim to being amongst the top locations in Europe for Whale and Dolpin Watching. Do something different during your time in West Cork - go Whale and Dolphin watching and you will be sure to have both an exhilirating and awe inspiring experience. There are many Whale and... There are many Whale and Dolphin Watching tour operators along the West Cork coast many of whom you can find on the Discover Cork website.]]> Blog Amenity/Activity Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:50:00 +0100 Go Fast With Mountain Biking West Cork http://www.westcorkaplaceapart.com/activities/view/article/go-fast-with-mountain-biking-west-cork/ Check out the Mountain Biking West Cork website which is full of insider knowledge and great photos for mountain biking enthusiasts looking for trails in West Cork. The blog page has up to date info on happenings and events in West Cork and beyond... Mountain Biking West Cork website which is full of insider knowledge and great photos for mountain biking enthusiasts looking for trails in West Cork. The blog page has up to date info on happenings and events in West Cork and beyond...]]> Blog Amenity/Activity Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:32:00 +0100 Inspiring Kinsale outfit Oceanaddicts scoop top prize in JFC Innovation Awards http://www.westcorkaplaceapart.com/activities/view/article/inspiring-kinsale-outfit-oceanaddicts-scoop-top-prize-in-jfc-innovation-award/ Congratulations to Graham and Anne Ferguson whose cruise-dive business Oceanaddicts scooped a prize fund in the region of €40,000 in the JFC Innovation Awards. This inspiring couple were both made redundant within months of each other and took the brave decision to invest their redundancy money into the purchase of an old British navy ship that they transformed into comfortable accomodation for their diving clientele. Read the full story in the Irish Examiner... Oceanaddicts scooped a prize fund in the region of €40,000 in the JFC Innovation Awards. This inspiring couple were both made redundant within months of each other and took the brave decision to invest their redundancy money into the purchase of an old British navy ship that they transformed into comfortable accomodation for their diving clientele. Read the full story in the Irish Examiner...]]> News/Event Activities Home page Featured Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:20:00 +0100 Drimoleague Heritage Walkways Walking Festival http://www.westcorkaplaceapart.com/activities/view/article/drimoleague-heritage-walkways-walking-festival/ Walking Festival and Féile Beag Friday 29th April-Monday 2 May 2011 The Drimoleague Féile Beag is a vibrant community festival with a great line-up of family fun, community games, general music and craic, and of course WALKS The Féile Beag kicks off with a parade at 8pm on Friday evening in the main street. This year we offer four walks with local guides. The walks are free of charge but in the case of walks 1 and 3, if transport is required to return to car park area it will... Walking Festival and Féile Beag Friday 29th April-Monday 2 May 2011 The Drimoleague Féile Beag is a vibrant community festival  with a great line-up of family fun, community games, general music and craic, and of course WALKS The Féile Beag kicks off with a parade at 8pm on Friday evening in the main street. This year we offer four walks with local guides. The walks are free of charge but in the case of walks 1 and 3, if transport is required to return to car park area it will cost approx €7 each.  1.     Saturday 10.30am to 2.30 pm Drimoleague to Mullaghmesha. (Meet Railway Yard in village)  2.    Saturday 3pm Family walk with flora and fauna commentary by Lesley Lewis. Meet Castledonovan Car park.  3.    Sunday 10.30-1.30 Castledonovan-Lough Bofinne via Glanbanoo. Meet Castledonovan car park.  4.    Monday 10.30-1.30 Nowen Hill walk. Meet at a small car park on the edge of forestry at grid ref W147524, Cullinagh , Dunmanway  Further info David Ross 086 1735134 ]]> Amenity/Activity Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:27:00 +0100 Atlantic Sea Kayaking in Trip Advisor World Top 10 most exciting alternative holiday http://www.westcorkaplaceapart.com/activities/view/article/atlantic-sea-kayaking-in-trip-advisor-world-top-10-most-exciting-alternative-holiday/ The accolades continue for Jim Kennedy and his team at Atlantic Sea Kayaking. Trip Advisor, the world’s largest travel community, in its online newsletter, recently chose a kayaking trip with Atlantic Sea Kayaking as one of its Top 10 alternatives to the typical holiday. Companies from Mexico, France, the UK, Italy and Greece also featured in the listing read by millions of the newsletter’s global subscribers. The recognition is a major marketing coup as Trip Advisor boast in excess of 40... The accolades continue for Jim Kennedy and his team at Atlantic Sea Kayaking. Trip Advisor, the world’s largest travel community, in its online newsletter, recently chose a kayaking trip with Atlantic Sea Kayaking as one of its Top 10 alternatives to the typical holiday. Companies from Mexico, France, the UK, Italy and Greece also featured in the listing read by millions of the newsletter’s global subscribers. The recognition is a major marketing coup as Trip Advisor boast in excess of 40 million visitor’s each month!!

Adding further praise on the West Cork outfit travel guide Frommer’s cited ‘Kayaking in West Cork’ as one of the reason’s for selecting Ireland as the top destination to visit in the world!!

And Atlantic Sea Kayaking has also recently been highlighted in the Heathrow Airport Magazine

]]> News/Event Amenity/Activity Home page Fri, 08 Apr 2011 10:12:00 +0100 Highly Commended Award - Swansea to Cork with Fastnetline http://www.westcorkaplaceapart.com/activities/view/article/new-ferry-service-swansea-to-cork-with-fastnetline/ From the “We must be doing something right” department Read more...]]> News/Event Activities Ferry Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:31:00 +0000