The park since they had the revamp is pretty cool. Lots of new stuff for the kids to climb on, and…read moreit's all fenced in so they can't run off. They even have a section for older kids as well now.

Highly recommend when in Killarney. We walked from our hotel to the Park and made a day of it…read more Entrance is free! Many paved and unpaved trails to follow. Park was lush and green and surrounded 3 lakes. We hiked to MuckRoss house (didn't take the paid tour), the Abbey, and Torc Waterfall. Lots of history. Torc waterfall was quite a distance away, you'll pass a botanical garden that is gorgeous. Upon arrival to Torc, you'll have access to a variety of either strenuous, moderate, or mild hikes. We chose the tourist route for pics and easy access to the waterfall. A decent size waterfall and worth the trek. Lots of tourist buses park here. Many horse carriage rides available in the park. Not a supporter of that business. But, you'll see beautiful cows grazing the pastures near the MuckRoss house . All in all , we hiked approximately 10 + miles that day! Always be prepared for a little bit of rain and wind. Bring water or a picnic lunch : )

I absolutely recommend coming here if you're ever in Ireland. There is no entrance fee. We saw the…read moreTorc waterfall and it was beautiful. There's much more to see but to be transparent we didn't go to them all. Absolutely gorgeous. A definite MUST!

Dromore Wood is a great place to take the family for a day out if you are in Clare. It is a nature…read morereserve in the heart of Co. Clare with various walking trails for all levels of hikers. I like to bring the family out on sunny days in the summer to get a glimpse of nature that you can't see from the cites these days. It's open year-round, but the tourist information and other shops are only open during the peak of summer. There is no fee, but be aware they do close the barrier so if you are parked inside make sure to check when they close. If you haven't been, its well worth the visit. It's one of those places you can't really describe, but have to see sure.

Was in Dromore Woods for first time yesterday. What a gem? Great walk. Whole amenity well…read moremaintained and easily accessible from Ennis and West Clare. I will be back and I will be recommending.

I went to Farran Wood with my husband recently and I'm so glad that I did. There is plenty of…read moreparking, toilets and a playground. I found this place to be beautiful and looking forward to going back again

FARRAN WOOD Been a while since I visited Farran Wood or…read moreFarran Forest Park to give it its full title. It is signposted from the main Cork-Macroom Road at Srelane (Ovens) and the entry fee is a fiver per vehicle. There is plenty of parking, toilets and a playground. The first and probably main attraction is the wildlife enclosure with large pond. Here, the red and fallow deer (including some very young inquisitive animals) come right up to the fence to say hello. The pond attracts duck and geese. There are two signed walks around the wood, the longer of which takes you down to the banks of the Inniscarra Reservoir, where the River Llee is held up to form a lake. The National Rowing Centre, which has its own entrance, is located within the park on the shores of the lake. Enjoyed my walk around the other day, even though the rain came down before the finish. Still, there was ample shelter under the trees. Headed then for the old shooting lodge which has been converted into a woodland ecology display centre but that was locked up. Temporary or permanent? There was no sign up but I have sent a query off to the Coillte and I'll let you know the answer.

I have only been in the Regional Park a few times now and absolutely love wandering around. I have…read morewent for strolls with my husband or gone to exercise by myself and I really enjoy it. They have done up the park over the past few years and it looks great. There is a river, some streams and canals and much more to see in this park. I even found a fairy path this morning and I absolutely loved it, it is a great idea for kids and adults a like! There are places to play soccer/football and a playground for children as well. I really enjoy this park and recommend to go there if you are in the Ballincollig area

This is a fantastic out door space. There plenty of walks on even ground, greenery to view and a…read moreplayground for kids to play in. There are some outdoor exercise structures for adults to use too. I only wish I had more time to spend here. This is all paid for by the town's support so it is a wonderful place to enjoy for free! There is a nice coffee truck in the parking lot. I anticipate it gets full so try to visit in the morning!

Cute little playground within walking distance of the main street in Charleville. There are lots of…read moreactivities - see saw, roundabout, slides, swings, climbing frames, along with a really great, fenced mini basketball court. The park has a very small parking lot (6-8 spots?) but there is a public parking across the road. The park, aside from the playground, is lovely, expansive grass area, great for letting the kids run around or play football. Additionally, tucked in a corner opposite the playground, is an adult training area with an elliptical, benchpress and other workout activities, with a paved walkway all around the park perimeter. Well worth stopping to let the kids run free if you're driving through Charleville to Cork/Dublin or even if you're from around here and your kids need to run their sillies off. I took 1 star away because of the lack of parking, along with there being no toilet facilities. As someone traveling through the town, this is a must and sadly not a common occurrence in Irish playgrounds.

I spent some time at this park after walking miles through Cork. My feet were throbbing and I was…read morein desperate need of a break. I found a bench by the river and sat for a while. The wind was lovely and it wasn't raining and the bench was in the shade so I got to sit for a good long while. I popped in my earbuds and listened to an audiobook and it was peaceful bliss. There are public bathrooms but they are paid so I avoided them. There are lots of benches and trash cans around so the park is fairly clean. Once you move away from the playground there aren't too many children and it's not too noisy, so it's the perfect place to relax for a bit.

A lovely little park (a mile or so outside the centre of Cork) which flanks the River Lee, well…read morelooked after and very green and full of flowers (in season of course)! Daly's Bridge is worth walking over and you'll realise why its other name is the Shaky Bridge - it moves slightly when you walk or run.

LEE FIELDS WALK 21.07.10 Nowadays, you may begin the Lee…read moreFields Walk at the southern side of Wellington Bridge but if you have a car you'd be better off to park it at the start of the Straight Road (on the right). As you move along the tarmac path, the river is on your right and there are good views of the Municipal Waterworks and the long building (formerly the hospital) and, on the left, the County Hall. Continue now behind the Kingsley Hotel which seems to have suffered a fatal blow in last winter's floods and soon you are in the traditional Lee Fields walk where quite a few other people are normally out and about. The river is often a hive of activity, canoes and swimmers in the water. There is an extension to the Lee Fields Walk along the farm fields of Carrigrohane. The river is close on your right and some decent views open out: houses on the opposite bank and in the higher ground above, perhaps horses grazing, river birdlife, nice stands of trees, wild flowers and fishermen also. The path at the start of the extended walk is packed earth, a few feet wide. Later this becomes just a single line in the grass, but easily followed, all the way to a gate and exit at the end of the straight road. THE LEE FIELDS 10.11.09 Though its main attraction, the public swimming baths, has long since gone, the Lee Fields on the Western side of the city, is still used by citizens and visitors alike. The baths may be gone but there is still a small group of hardy swimmers that can be seen in all seasons taking a dip in the river. Here the walks are relatively long so you can exercise yourself and the dog or vice versa. Plenty of space to walk and jog along the riverside path and the grassy area can be used to stretch out on the sunny days. Workers from nearby offices (including the County Hall) can take the air and have a snack on the grass during lunchtime. Impromptu games of football take place here and, from the river bank, you can also see the fishermen and canoeists in action. The Lee Fields "where we sported and played" have been occasionally used for open air concerts but are generally left to the joggers and the strollers and the courting couples!

Rock of Cashel is undeniably beautiful. Should you want a quick stop on your way to Cork, it's…read moreworth seeing. The architecture is stunning against the beautiful Irish landscape. Walking around the exterior gives you a real sense of its age and glory. The inside holds a distinct presence. You can sense someone lived here. This is rated three stars because I was genuinely disappointed by the lack tour or even a self-guided experience. A map is provided but you learn nothing from the map. You can admire it from the outside, but you're left wondering what stories and details are hidden inside. It is a great stop for photos and a quick visit, if you're in a need of a castle experience.

This is a must-see in Ireland. It's beautiful and the history dates back to the 1100s. I enjoyed…read morethe views and the stunning interior architecture. There's a video that explains the history as you walk in to the right. Additionally, there are group tours provided by the castle after you pay to get in. I didn't do the tour. I missed it- it was at the top of the hour. I highly recommend seeing this on your way to the Blarney Stone from Dublin.

This was a top ten day! Geoffrey was a marvelous guide. Funny, smart, so knowledgeable, and a great…read morestory teller. I loved that it was a private walk...just my daughter, me and Geoffrey. His love for nature and these beautiful creatures is apparent. He made us comfortable handling these magnificent birds and was genuinely happy to see our expressions of awe and wonder. He helped us set up pictures on our cameras because he knew how to get the best shots. If you do nothing else while in beautiful Killarney, visit this falconry!!

John was great! The birds even more fabulous!! It was a hoot for sure!! This was the highlight of…read moreour port stop in Cork. We took a private taxi tour and asked them to take us to Killarney for the one hour hawk walk. This was all planned ahead. These hawk walks are by appointment only. The location where this is done is on a farm or wooded area. Our taxi driver was luckily familiar with the area so it wasn't much trouble for us to find. However, we were emailed specific directions to the site if we had drove. If you are coming from the port Cobh, it's about an hour and 15 minute to hour and a half drive. It's definitely worth it!! The price ranges per person or group of people. Communication via email was great from prior leading up to the day of. John, our falconer drove up in his van with three feathered friends. Two owls- Rocco, a barn owl and Riley, a tawny owl and a Harris Hawk, named Tex. As we walked through a wooded area John proceeded to educate us on the Harris Hawk and how they are trained, but not tamed. They are free to fly away as they wish. However, to train them you get the hawk to a certain weight where they are hungry enough to come to you for food. They are not starved and In fact they are very capable of still hunting on their own. In fact, Tex was scouting out the land when we were doing the hawk walk and was ignoring us a little. Haha.. The hawks are not harmed when trained, it takes a lot of trust for you to train them, and when you train them in numbers or together with family they are more apt to train. For the hour we had the Harris hawk, Tex flew to our glove several times taking turns. John even has one set up to take a cool slow mo of the Harris hawk flying over your head!! There are plenty of photo ops and John gladly takes them for you. At the end we got to hold and pet the tawny and barn owl. These are all such lovely birds and it was truly an awesome Experience!! I learned so much! Forewarning, you are feeding the hawk either a rabbit or a chick. I didn't realize it until later. But if you think about it, those are quarry. John was great and I'm sure he got way too many laughs from mine and my sister's ridiculous comments!! I highly recommend this company! You won't be disappointed!! I recommend wearing long sleeves and pants and sneakers since you're in the woods.