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Timoleague
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Timoleague in West
Cork is a picturesque village which is situated just 45km from Cork
City on the Kinsale to Clonakilty coast road.
Perched at the edge of a long sea inlet of Courtmacsherry Bay. this
friendly tourist village is dominated by the ruins of the 13th
century Timoleague Abbey. The Abbey was one of the largest and most
important of the religious houses in Ireland. It was founded by one
of the MacCarthys for the Franciscans in 1240, on a site already
associated with St. Molaga
The village of Timoleague itself, with its many brightly coloured
dwellings and businesses, is home to some fine restaurants and pubs.
It is also ideally situated to take advantage of some of the many
local outdoor activities including walking, sailing, surfing, golf
and fishing to name but a few.
In August each year the village hosts the Timoleague Harvest
Festival . This ten day festival sees the streets thronged with
locals and tourists alike trying to catch a glimpse of the many
street activities which are organised for the event
The ruins of Ballymore Castle nearby has exotic gardens that are
open to the public and include picnic areas and a children's
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Timoleague Holiday Homes - County Cork, Ireland