Kilcrohane
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Kilcrohane is a village in County Cork
, Ireland
. The last coastal village on the Sheep's Head
Peninsula after Durrus
and Ahakista
, it lies under the 'Shadow of Seefin' - the area's highest mountain and overlooking Dunmanus Bay
. Kilcrohane is renowned for its beautiful coastline, idyllic views and world famous hill walking routes.
near Caherdaniel
where there are two ruined churches named after him and a village called Kilcrohane. Near Helston
, Cornwall there are small church ruins believed to be founded by a St. Crochan but there is nothing to confirm that it is the same person.
There is a ruined church in the grounds of the cemetery in Kilcrohane, thought to be where Crohan built his cell.
bar, three Bed and Breakfasts (two with restaurants), a hostel
, several self-catering holiday accommodations, a shop, a post office, a garage and a summer cafe and restaurant.
The Kilcrohane pier is popular swimming place and there are numerous private coves dotted along the coast. The water is clear and a beautiful place for swimming. There is an abundance of pollock
and mackerel
in Dunmanus Bay. There is boat access to Carbery Island where seals
are plentiful.
The Sheep's Head Cycle Route loops through the village from Bantry
. Kilcrohane's seaside garden has been featured on BBC
's Flying Gardener programme and in several gardening magazines.
Kilcrohane has a primary school and a church. There is daily transportation to secondary schools in Bantry
and public transportation to Bantry twice a week. There is also a community field and hall and a children's playground with tennis court.
The Sheep's Head Cafe is situated at the very end of the Peninsula.
County Cork
County Cork is a county in Ireland. It is located in the South-West Region and is also part of the province of Munster. It is named after the city of Cork . Cork County Council is the local authority for the county...
, Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
. The last coastal village on the Sheep's Head
Sheep's Head
Sheep's Head, also known as Muntervary , is the headland at the end of the peninsula between Bantry Bay and Dunmanus Bay in County Cork, Ireland....
Peninsula after Durrus
Durrus
Durrus is a village located in West Cork, six miles from Bantry, County Cork, Ireland. It is situated at the head of the Sheep's Head and Mizen Head Peninsulas. A number of public gardens have been established in the area, including 'Kilvarock' and 'Cois Abhann'...
and Ahakista
Ahakista
Ahakista is located approximately half way along the Sheep's Head peninsula between Durrus and Kilcrohane in west Cork, Ireland. It is a wooded coastal village with a deep and sheltered harbour.-Archaeology :...
, it lies under the 'Shadow of Seefin' - the area's highest mountain and overlooking Dunmanus Bay
Dunmanus Bay
Dunmanus Bay is a bay in County Cork, Ireland. The bay lies between Mizen Head to the south and Bantry Bay to the north with the small village of Durrus at the head of the bay. The bay is out of the main tidal flow with no significant rivers flowing into it and is little frequented by vessels. On...
. Kilcrohane is renowned for its beautiful coastline, idyllic views and world famous hill walking routes.
Cill Crochain
Cill Crochain is gaelic for Church of Crochan. Little is known about Crochan except that he is believed to have lived about the time of St. Patrick (mid 5th century). Some believe he was from KerryCounty Kerry
Kerry means the "people of Ciar" which was the name of the pre-Gaelic tribe who lived in part of the present county. The legendary founder of the tribe was Ciar, son of Fergus mac Róich. In Old Irish "Ciar" meant black or dark brown, and the word continues in use in modern Irish as an adjective...
near Caherdaniel
Caherdaniel
Caherdaniel is a village in County Kerry, Ireland, located on the Iveragh peninsula on the Ring of Kerry. It is situated on the southwestern side of the peninsula, facing onto Derrynane Bay, at a T-junction on the N70 road....
where there are two ruined churches named after him and a village called Kilcrohane. Near Helston
Helston
Helston is a town and civil parish in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated at the northern end of the Lizard Peninsula approximately 12 miles east of Penzance and nine miles southwest of Falmouth. Helston is the most southerly town in the UK and is around further south than...
, Cornwall there are small church ruins believed to be founded by a St. Crochan but there is nothing to confirm that it is the same person.
There is a ruined church in the grounds of the cemetery in Kilcrohane, thought to be where Crohan built his cell.
Unspoiled Irish Holiday Destination
Kilcrohane is a lively and vibrant seaside village whose population swells in the busy summer months. It has two pubs, a wineWine
Wine is an alcoholic beverage, made of fermented fruit juice, usually from grapes. The natural chemical balance of grapes lets them ferment without the addition of sugars, acids, enzymes, or other nutrients. Grape wine is produced by fermenting crushed grapes using various types of yeast. Yeast...
bar, three Bed and Breakfasts (two with restaurants), a hostel
Hostel
Hostels provide budget oriented, sociable accommodation where guests can rent a bed, usually a bunk bed, in a dormitory and share a bathroom, lounge and sometimes a kitchen. Rooms can be mixed or single-sex, although private rooms may also be available...
, several self-catering holiday accommodations, a shop, a post office, a garage and a summer cafe and restaurant.
The Kilcrohane pier is popular swimming place and there are numerous private coves dotted along the coast. The water is clear and a beautiful place for swimming. There is an abundance of pollock
Pollock
Pollock is the common name used for either of the two species of marine fish in the Pollachius genus. Both P. pollachius and P. virens are commonly referred to as pollock. Other names for P...
and mackerel
Mackerel
Mackerel is a common name applied to a number of different species of fish, mostly, but not exclusively, from the family Scombridae. They may be found in all tropical and temperate seas. Most live offshore in the oceanic environment but a few, like the Spanish mackerel , enter bays and can be...
in Dunmanus Bay. There is boat access to Carbery Island where seals
Pinniped
Pinnipeds or fin-footed mammals are a widely distributed and diverse group of semiaquatic marine mammals comprising the families Odobenidae , Otariidae , and Phocidae .-Overview: Pinnipeds are typically sleek-bodied and barrel-shaped...
are plentiful.
The Sheep's Head Cycle Route loops through the village from Bantry
Bantry
Bantry is a town on the coast of County Cork, Ireland. It lies on the N71 national secondary road at the head of Bantry Bay, a deep-water gulf extending for 30 km to the west...
. Kilcrohane's seaside garden has been featured on BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
's Flying Gardener programme and in several gardening magazines.
Kilcrohane has a primary school and a church. There is daily transportation to secondary schools in Bantry
Bantry
Bantry is a town on the coast of County Cork, Ireland. It lies on the N71 national secondary road at the head of Bantry Bay, a deep-water gulf extending for 30 km to the west...
and public transportation to Bantry twice a week. There is also a community field and hall and a children's playground with tennis court.
The Sheep's Head Cafe is situated at the very end of the Peninsula.
The Sheeps Head Way
Kilcrohane is base for the world famous hill walking route The Sheep's Head Way. The Sheep's Head way features over 60 miles of marked maintained hill and road walking routes with breathtaking views of Bantry and Dunmanus Bays. Kilcrohane is a perfect base for walking tours as it offers a wide range of accommodation to meet any budget to set out for a days walking.Sheep's Head Cycling Route
The area also has marked road cycling route for leasurly cycles over hilly roads with amaxing views of the surrounding countryside, the bays and the Atlantic OceanAlice West Museum
The Alice West Centre, a museum focusing on the life and art of the late Alice West, is scheduled to open shortly under the auspices of Muintir Bhaire Community Council. Alice West bequeathed her estate to the community. The museum will display local artifacts, crafts, and artworkFestivals in Kilcrohane
Kilcrohane has a number of festivals throughout the year that attract many visitors to the area.Craic on the Coast - Traditional Music Festival
Kilcrohane is renowned for its traditional music festival known as the Craic on the Coast which takes place annually on Easter weekend. The festival draws music enthusiasts from all over the country and abroad.The Kilcroane Carnival
The Kilcrohane carnival is held every year on the third week of July (depending on the weather!). The carnival attracts tourists from all over Ireland, Europe and further afield to enjoy lively and fun events such as the duck races, wheel-barrow races, lovely girls competition, chair of doom, spider baby, and fancy dress tractor parade. There is also a track and field event day and a fishing competition for the more competitive visitors.Notable people
- Kilcrohane (townland Cora) is the birthplace of Bardic poet Aongus O'Daly (1570-1617).
- The U.S. SenatorUnited States SenateThe United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
for WyomingWyomingWyoming is a state in the mountain region of the Western United States. The western two thirds of the state is covered mostly with the mountain ranges and rangelands in the foothills of the Eastern Rocky Mountains, while the eastern third of the state is high elevation prairie known as the High...
Patrick Joseph SullivanPatrick Joseph SullivanPatrick Joseph Sullivan was the mayor of Casper, Wyoming from 1897 to 1898 and was a Republican member of the United States Senate from Wyoming from 1929 to 1930....
(1885-1935) was born in Kilcrohane. - The writer J.G. Farrell (1935-1979) lived here.
- Denis O'DonovanDenis O'DonovanDenis O'Donovan is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician and a member of Seanad Éireann on the Agricultural Panel.A native of Bantry, he was elected to Cork County Council in 1985, and re-elected in 1991 and 1999. He was nominated by the Taoiseach to the Seanad in 1989...
, a member of the Seanad (Cork South West Constituency), was born here. - The Oscar winning actor Ralph FiennesRalph FiennesRalph Nathaniel Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes is an English actor and film director. He has appeared in such films as The English Patient, In Bruges, The Constant Gardener, Strange Days, The Duchess and Schindler's List....
briefly lived here in the 1970s and attended the Kilcrohane National School. - Actor and Comedian Tommy O'Donovan resides near the village
- TV Presenter Graham NortonGraham NortonGraham William Walker, known by his stage name Graham Norton , is an Irish actor, comedian, television presenter and columnist...
has a summer residence here. - Folk singer Christy MooreChristy MooreChristopher Andrew "Christy" Moore is a popular Irish folk singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is well known as one of the founding members of Planxty and Moving Hearts...
purchased a property here. - Fianna FáilFianna FáilFianna Fáil – The Republican Party , more commonly known as Fianna Fáil is a centrist political party in the Republic of Ireland, founded on 23 March 1926. Fianna Fáil's name is traditionally translated into English as Soldiers of Destiny, although a more accurate rendition would be Warriors of Fál...
Senator Ivor CallelyIvor CallelyIvor Callely is a former Irish politician. He was a member of Seanad Éireann from 2007 to 2011, having been nominated by the Taoiseach. He was previously a deputy for the Fianna Fáil party in the constituency of Dublin North Central from 1989 to 2007. Between 2002 and 2005 he served as a Minister...
lives here
See also
- List of towns and villages in Ireland
External links
- Kilcrohane Community Web Site
- Muintir Bhaire Community Council
- Sheepshead
- Jean Prendergast
- Walk Ireland Official site of e Waymarked Ways of Ireland with map of Sheep's Head Way
- Casper Wyoming history
- Useful links and information on Kilcrohane: sports and activities, restaurants, fishing etc.