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The location of Shanagarry Holiday Village has been carefully chosen to enhance this beautiful, bustling gem niche with leading tourist spots in the surrounding area.
Apart from its unique, long, sandy Blue Flag beaches that fringe the next-door neighbouring villages of Garryvoe and Ballycotton, the surrounding landscape houses a wildlife sanctuary that attracts a vast range of feathered visitors throughout the year.
Also throughout the year, the world-famous Ballymaloe House, started by Myrtle Allen in 1964, welcomes all who enjoy the taste of innovative, culinary excellence to indulge at the restaurant and stroll around the magnificent grounds of the original Irish country house. Here you can savour the flavours of the internationally recognised cuisine. ...read more
Town --- Midleton is 15 mins drive Airport --- The Cork Airport is 20miles Leisure Centre --- Garryvoe hotel (2miles) or Quality Hotel Redbarn - Beach --- Blue flag beaches are just over a mile (Ballynamona & Shanagarry) Garryvoe Beach is approx 2 miles away.. Fishing --- At Ballycotton Nearest Horse Riding --- Dunsfort 4 miles Nearest Pub --- Shanagarry .5 miles Nearest café (for b’fast) --- Ballymaloe/Garryvoe 2 miles
Leisure Activities:Leaders in the world of pottery and glassware are brothers Stephen and Simon Pearce who choose Shanagarry village as their hub for creation. The Stephen Pearce Pottery and Emporium celebrates 50 years in operation this year and attracts more and more quality-enthusiasts every year (some who are known never to have left once they discovered this haven!)
If it isn't the delights of fine cooking and crockery that draws people to Shanagarry every year, the legendary "Ballycotton 10" race puts this area on the map. Known as 'A classic race at a classic distance', this most-unusual ten-mile run draws top athletes from all over the world every March to partake in the biggest event on the Irish Athletic calendar. Something special happens on this day, as it has only rained once in the last 25 years!
Also in the surrounding area are: Shanagarry, once the home of William Penn who went on to found Pennsylvania A New Marina development due to begin in 2005 Pubs, shops, a post office, church, GAA club and host of the annual Blue Jean Queen Festival The bustling town of Midleton only 15 minutes away, and Cork airport a short 45-minute drive Other attractions include Cobh, which is linked to the Titanic epic, to Fota Wildlife Park - a must for all the family Fota Island Golf Club is just one of the many golf courses in the area, all within 15 minutes of Shanagarry. Fota Golf Course is a 15-minute drive and was the holder of the Irish Open in 2001 & 2002












