After Blarney Castle, we will take the short journey to the Old English Market in Cork City.  The original Grand Parade market opened in August 1788 and is a unique and nice location for lunch.

After lunch, we will commence our journey back to Gougane Barra. The area of Gougane Barra can be visited at any time of the year but it is especially beautiful in the Summer months.

On entering Gougane Barra you are met with the natural beauty of the hills which tower over Gougane Barra Lake and then the  well known St Finbarr’s Oratory or Small Church out in the Lake on the little island all on its own. Just behind the Oratory are the remains of St Finbarr’s monastery from the 6th century, with beautiful old stations of the cross above the ancient prayer cells.