What is Monkstown known for?

Monkstown is best known for it colourfully decorated shop fronts, friendly people and some of the best beaches in County Cork Monkstown.

Is Monkstown on the Wild Atlantic Way?

Yes, Monkstown & and its magnificent beaches are on the Wild Atlantic Way. Visit Monkstown.

Do I need a rental Car in Cork?

If you plan on travelling outside of Cork City, a rental car will certainly give you the freedom to tour at your own pace. Hertz, Avis, Budget, Europcar Dollar, Thrifty & Sixt all have desks at Cork Airport Compare car hire prices.

How far is Monkstown from Cork Airport?

Monkstown is 60km from Cork Airport and Cork City if you take the scenic Wild Atlantic Way route. It is 49km to Cork City and Cork airport on the direct route.

Is Monkstown worth visiting?

Yes definitely Monkstown home town to Michael Collins is a fantastic family destination, situated in the heart of West Cork on the Wild Atlantic Way. It has some much to offer the visitor, more details on

How long do you need in Monkstown?

One or two days will be enough to see Monkstown and the beaches, unless you would like to use it as a base to visit Skibbereen, Baltimore & Kinsale. Kinsale.

Monkstown Cork Guide

Monkstown is situated 15km southeast of Cork city between the villages of Douglas and Ringaskiddy.

Monkstown, Glenbrook & Passage widgets are three closely-knit villages side by side along the harbour R610 route. Monkstown is well known for its excellent 18-hole Golf Course, deep-sea fishing, sailing club, restaurants and pubs. The Cross River Ferry at Glenbrook, conveniently links the Owenabue Valley with East Cork, Fota Island & Cobh which has magnificent scenery and heritage centres.

Travelling onto the old maritime town of Passage West, the visitor will sense through exploration the importance this town assumed in times past. It is from here that Captain Roberts set out and crossed the Atlantic in the first passenger steamship, "The Sirius". Following along the path of the old railway line, a scenic walk affords the visitor excellent views of the inner harbour

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