EATING OUT ETC :
There are a couple of good restaurants in Castletownbere - The Olde Bakery and Cottage Heights serving a selection of fresh local fish but with a varied menu. A bit further away in Glengarriff there are several restaurants ranging from fine dining to casual bar food. Kenmare is famous for it's gastronomic delights and is teeming with superb restaurants.
LOCAL LIFE: Although it is a small town, Castletownbere is the largest white fish port in Ireland and is a bustling working town. In 2008 the movie 'Ondine', directed by Neil Jordan and starring Colin Farrell, was shot on location around the town and peninsula which caused a stir. There are several pubs in the town the most visited of which is MacCarthy's Bar made famous by the English man, Pete MacCarthy who resolved never to pass a pub that had his surname over its door and wrote a very amusing book to record his experiences as he travelled around Ireland.
GOLFING:
There are three golf course's in the immediate area ( caveat - the author is not herself a golfer ! ) . There is Bantry Bay Golf Club which is open to visitors and is a Christy O'Connor Junior designed course and I am told there are stunning views across the bay at many of the holes. There is another golf course at Glengarriff which is a 9 hole park land course with terrific views across Glengarrif Harbour. The Club President is none other than the former film actress Maureen O'Hara who lives locally. There is a links course in Castletownbere itself and at least 2 other courses within 20 km of Glengarriff. Enjoy your golf!
CAPACITY : :
Although 'Domhain Eile' is advertised as a house for 8 people there is capacity for up to 10 persons so the house could suit two families. There is an extra table in the Lounge area which will seat 4 persons and the dining room table will seat 8. There is comfy seating throughout the house to include an example of the 'Beara Chair' and footstool which can be used outside if the weather permits. This is a great house for children - they will love exploring it and will have lots of room to play.
INTERNET ACCESS: Please note that wireless broadband works well for me on my laptop in the house - but we do not have a fixed internet connection in the house - it is wireless only.
Other Activities:
Kayaking, snorkelling, traditional music, socialising, archaelogical and historical sites, shopping, beach combing, craft shops, gourmet dining.
