SOUTH CORK
THE OWENABUE VALLEY
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The Owenabue River gently flows from its western source near Ballinhassig and into Cork harbour at Crosshaven. The river is mentioned in song as it wends its way
through rolling drumlins, green fields, towns and quaint villages. The valley is both
scenic and rich in history. The Owenabue Valley offers excellent Bórd
Fáilte (Irish Tourist Board) registered guest houses, B & B, hotel, hostel and self-catering accommodation. The area is
proud of its award-winning restaurants whose chefs source only the freshest local
ingredients to suit the most demanding palate. Fresh seafood, prime beef and locally
produced cheese have helped the Owenabue Valley earn Ireland international culinary
status. A visit to some of the charming traditional pubs is
highly recommended. Musical entertainment featuring local artists playing both traditional
and folk music is an experience not to be missed. |
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THE OWENABUE VALLEY possesses a
rich history summed up briefly herein by an eminent local historian:
"If
bridges could speak, the one over the infant Owenabue in Crossbarry (Ballinhassig) to the
west, might tell of a battle commemorated by a monument to Tom Barry's flying column.
Ballinhassig Bridge heard the tramp of Mountjoy's army marching to Kinsale in 1601,
While Fivemilebridge (Ballygarvan) watched James II pass in triumph in 1689 and repass in
despair in 1690.
Ballea Bridge, with its storied castle and white horse, brings memories of Denny Lane and
"Carrigdoun".
Carrigaline commands the final crossingplace before the river broadens into the yacht
filled estuary overlooked by an old harbour fort at Crosshaven "where calm Avon Bwee
seeks the kisses of ocean"
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| Ballygarvan | Ballinhassig
| Crosshaven | Carrigaline | Monkstown
| Ringaskiddy | |
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