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Allihies is a
charming coastal village on the very south west tip of Ireland, on
the end of the Beara peninsula in West Cork. The area has a
magnificent, rugged beauty and a fascinating history.
Situated on the land around Ballydonegan Bay, Allihies was once the
base for the thriving copper mines in the area, which reached the
peak of production in the last century. Two ‘Man Engine’ houses,
built in 1861 to provide power for the mine, still stand today. They
provide a reminder of the area’s mining heritage. That heritage was
celebrated in September 2007 when President Mary McAleese officially
opened the Allihies Copper Mine Museum.
The village is built at the base of the mountain. It is renowned for
its brightly painted houses. These include a general store, a
post-office, three pubs and three restaurants. Traditional music and
ballad sessions feature regularly in the three village pubs and
visitors are always welcome to join in. The village also features a
well-equipped children’s playground
The beach at Ballydonegan is one of the most popular and well used
facilities in the area. It is a mile walk from Allihies village.
Despite it's popularity you can often find it empty on the sunniest
days if you take an early morning or evening stroll. Even at the
hight of summer there is plenty of space and a short walk will get
you to a peaceful spot.
Dursey Island is the South Westerly most point of Ireland and a
pleasant drive from Allihies. The only cable car in Ireland takes
you a step back in time. Only a handful of people live on the island
and there are no pubs, shops or accommodation but a four mile walk
to the end will give you a spectacular view of the wide Atlantic
Ocean and the Bull, Cow and Calf rocks. The Bull rock lighthouse is
clearly visible.
Allihies is a great place for walkers. It stands on the Beara Way, a
125-mile long footpath which runs all the way around the peninsula
following side roads, boreens, bog roads and tracks. |
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