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Ireland travel is about taking a journey into the magical. While taking a tour of Ireland you should always include time to travel West Cork and Mizen Head. You can experience more of the West Cork area and Mizen Head at my Ireland blog using the links above.
Whether you are walking the paths of the many parks, climbing the rocky hills, fishing from the rugged coastline, sitting on a sandy beach, taking photographs of the Irish countryside or cycling the winding roads; a tour of this scenic area of southwest County Cork, Ireland is a must.
The drive to Brow Head and Crookhaven will begin in the small village of Goleen. Just outside the village you will see the Fastnet Sails shop, which is located in Kilmoe, the former Church of Ireland church in Goleen.
The road continues along the coastline past Spanish Cove and Rock Island. Once you get past Rock Island, you will see Crookhaven Harbor and the village of Crookhaven on the left. At the very west end of Crookhaven Harbor is White Strand. The entire harbor has incredible tidal flows throughout the day, which are amazing to see. Huge rocks that are visible in the morning will be completely covered by afternoon.
Keep to your left as you go around the end of the harbor. Just up the road, past the strand, you will see a turn on the right that is the entrance to Galley Cove. This road leads up the hill to Brow Head's peak and Marconi Tower.
Following the road up the hill, you will find yourself at a small parking area. From here, you can follow the walking path further up the hill to Marconi Tower. It was built in 1804 as one in a series of towers used for signaling if an invasion force was nearing the coast. Similar towers are located near the end of Mizen Head and along the southern coast of Ireland.
The tower's most famous resident is also its namesake. In 1901, Guglielmo Marconi and his company came to Crookhaven to erect radio masts to be used for testing his radio transmitters. In October and November of that year, messages were successfully sent from Poldhu, Cornwall to Crookhaven. By 1904, the technology of wireless had evolved to a point that made the Crookhaven/Brow Head location useless.
Continuing past the tower and adjacent structures, head down the hill to a small collection of buildings. These buildings (mine manager's house, counting house and miners' barracks) supported the copper mine operations at Brow Head. The mine started to produce copper in 1854 and in 1859; the mine produced 179 tons of ore. Other than a brief time in 1906, the main operations of the mine ceased in 1865.
If you have time and stamina, a walk to the very tip of Brow Head is worth it. As you continue along the paths, you will be amazed just how far down the peninsula you can get. The sight of the cliffs all around you is breathtaking. Keep your eyes on the rocks below, as you may see seals sunning themselves on the rocks. Don't forget to pack a picnic!
Back at the car, begin your trip to Crookhaven. Going down the hill, you will be graced with stunning views of Roaringwater Bay, Clear Island, Sherkin Island and Schull Harbor. Continue on until you get back to the main road. At this intersection, you will turn right and follow the road to Crookhaven.
Crookhaven is a very small village containing three pubs, one store and a huge amount of fun. The beautiful harbor bustles with activity on warm summer days. Sail boats come and go while kids play in the water at the base of the pier. You can't help but be happy when you're in Crookhaven.
The highlight of any trip to Crookhaven is visiting the best pub in the world. O'Sullivan's Bar is second-to-none when it comes to Irish charm. As you walk through the door, Dermot O'Sullivan will greet you with a cheery, Hello boys and girls. Order a toasted special with a Murphy's and find seat by one of the large windows. While you enjoy a quiet lunch, take in the beautiful harbor that sparkles outside the windows. If the weather is warm, be sure to enjoy one of the many picnic tables spread around the pier. Nirvana.
Planning your next vacation to Ireland? Don't forget to tour West Cork, Brow Head and Crookhaven.
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Ireland travel is about taking a journey into the magical. While taking a tour of Ireland you should always include time to travel West Cork and Mizen Head. You can experience more of the West Cork ( area and Mizen Head at my Ireland blog using the links above.
Whether you are walking the paths of the many parks, climbing the rocky hills, fishing from the rugged coastline, sitting on a sandy beach, taking photographs of the Irish countryside or cycling the winding roads; a tour of this scenic area of southwest County Cork, Ireland is a must.
What is the best part of Crookhaven? The harbor? No. The views of the surrounding hillside? No. The warmth of the sun on a beautiful day? No. The mesmerizing sight of masts and sails bobbing back-and-forth? Again, no. The best part of Crookhaven, and possibly the world, is O'Sullivans Bar.
Our quick trip through a remote portion of West Cork begins in the village of Crookhaven. It is imperative before you leave town that you stop in the pub for a filling meal and a pint. Whatever you do, don't have the Guinness. Try the Murphy's! After you've enjoyed your toasted special, order a scone with jam. Get two; you know you'll eat them both!
After you leave town, you will wind your way back to Galley Cove. You can take the turn at the beach and follow the lane up to the top of Brow Head ( From the top, you will see Marconi Tower, Mizen Head ( Barley Cove and the Fastnet Rock.
After you pass the turn for Galley Cove, White Strand will be on your right. The tides are amazing here. If the tide is out, you will have a massive beach area to explore. If the tide is in, the water will nearly come all the way to the wall lining the road.
Continuing along, you will drive the entire northwest length of Crookhaven harbor. On a sunny day, the water sparkles making the entire scene beautiful.
Eventually you will come to the small village of Goleen. This small farm town is home to a couple of shops and a few pubs.
Past Goleen, you will head into the hills and the remote areas of the Mizen. Winding along the narrow roads, you will come to Sheehan's Pass. As you cross over the pass, Dunmanus Bay and Sheep's Head come into view. Making your way down the hill will make you thankful for a good set of brakes.
You will continue to drive through the farms that make up the north side of the Mizen peninsula. Authors Patrick McCarthy and Richard Hawkes wrote about the history and traditions of this wonderful area in their book Backside of the Mizen.
Finally arriving at the end of your journey, it is time to light a fire, pour a cup of tea, grab a book and settle in for a quiet evening.
Planning your next vacation to Ireland? Don't forget to tour West Cork, Crookhaven and the Mizen peninsula!
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