Tag Archives: Ballycotton

Into the East – Coastal Cork

The post explores the eastern coastline of Cork, highlighting Kinsale’s historic significance and local attractions like the memorials for explorers Timothy and Mortimer McCarthy. It also covers Cobh’s role in transatlantic immigration, notable sites related to the Titanic, and other explored locations like Ballinacurra and Roches Point, teasing future adventures.

Ireland in Film: Rebel County Studios

Cork City has gained attention as a filming location for several renowned movies. “The Young Offenders” and “Angela’s Ashes” utilized various city sites, while “The First Great Train Robbery” shot at Kent Station. “Strength and Honour” featured Kinsale and Passage West, and “Moby Dick” used Youghal as a stand-in for New Bedford. Unfortunately, the film “Divine Rapture” faced production issues in East Cork.

Two households, both alike in dignity

In fair Cork, where we lay our scene,… A pair of star-cross’d lovers start their life 🙂 Karen and John would not be the only surprise visitors to Rosehill East. With a ring on her finger and a wedding on the books it was time for the long overdue Rose-Hamilton Summit – Iain and Bernadette […]