Motofeirme

Zip into Kinsale first for shops, pubs and restaurants, regular events, and teeing off at the spectacularly set Old Head of Kinsale Golf Links and the two courses of Kinsale Golf Club. There are sandy beaches close by, as well as two outdoor activity centres, three marinas, boat and yacht hire, harbour cruises, and watersports including sailing, kayaking and scuba diving. Going in the other direction from the Wild Atlantic Way, the fishing port of Cobh (45 minutes) is another handsome spot, home of Cork harbour and facing Spike and Haulbowline islands. Or head inland and north for 35 minutes to reach Blarney, its castle and the famed Blarney Stone. For teeny Atlantic island access – because you really should – it's a two and a half-hour ride from Motofeirme to access Dursey Island via Ireland's only cable car, and just under three to the departure point for the Skellig Islands and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Great Skellig from Portmagee.