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Welcome to the South Coast of Ireland!
 

 
Youghal Tower: Medieval Clock Gate. Photo © Home At First.
CLOCK GATE
YOUGHAL, COUNTY CORK
Photo © HOME AT FIRST
 

        HOME AT FIRST’s cottages are in Counties Cork & Kerry in the coastal village of Youghal in southeastern Cork near Waterford, along Bantry Bay from Bantry to Glengarriff in far southwestern County Cork, and in and near the colorful town of Kenmare in southernmost County Kerry. This fascinating region is a mixture of the urban and the remote, of the prosperous present and the privations of the past, and of dramatic scenery competing for your attention with colorful towns.

We're in Youghal in Southeastern Cork...
      Eastern Cork is the gateway to Waterford and the southeast of Ireland. The easternmost town of County Cork is Youghal, where the Blackwater River enters Youghal Bay. Youghal, with its broad bay and long history, has been an important gateway to the

 

south of Ireland at least since Viking times. The town is still

protected by part of its medieval walls, and its bay and river still attract fishermen and fish. The region has some challenging golf courses. As a touring center, Youghal puts the southeastern quarter of the Irish Republic within convenient day trip reach. HOME AT FIRST's Youghal apartments overlook Youghal Bay on the water's edge a five-minute walk from the town center.

 

...and along Bantry Bay in Southwestern Cork.

         There isn't much in the way of civilization west of Cork and Cobh. And, while the east and central parts of the county are dotted with prosperous villages and towns, one look of the western Cork landscape accurately portrays the harsh reality of the place. Here is where the great, churning Atlantic assaults Ireland. The resulting landscape is a confusion of inlets and promontories, of bays, coves, peninsulas, and headlands. Things don't change much in these parts. Small time fishing and small time dairy farming are the mainstays of the local economy. But there is beauty wild and lonesome and dramatic here even if getting here is difficult

 
Colorful bar and restaurant in Allihies village, southwestern County Cork. Photo © Home At First.

COLORFUL BAR & RESTAURANT IN ALLIHIES
VILLAGE, SOUTHWESTERN COUNTY CORK
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and getting around here is slow.

 

 

         The southwest coast of Cork is known for its wild,

Hiking in the rugged Caha Mountains near Glengarriff. Photo © Home At First.

rugged scenery, including Mizen Head, the "end" of Ireland, and the dramatic Beara Peninsula. Although roads are few and driving speeds are restricted due to the topography, Ireland's most famous scenery Killarney National Park, the Ring of Kerry, and the Dingle Peninsula is within reach of HOME AT FIRST's western County Cork Cottages along Bantry Bay between Bantry town and Glengarriff almost on the border with County Kerry. Great hiking, great golf, great touring, and great eating including fresh seafood abound in the southwestern corner of the Emerald Isle.

 
HIKING IN THE RUGGED CAHA MOUNTAINS NEAR GLENGARRIFF.
Photo © HOME AT FIRST

 

...and along Bantry Bay in Southwestern Cork.
 

          At the southern end of County Kerry, on an isolated and beautiful arm of the sea and tucked between the high Caha Mountains of County Cork and the Killarney Mountains of County Kerry lies the pretty town of Kenmare. With access to two of southwestern Ireland's great "Rings" (the Ring of Beara and the Ring of Kerry), Kenmare is an ideal touring center for some of Ireland's most dramatic scenery. Within easy day trip reach are all the southwestern peninsulas — including Dingle and Mizen Head — the Killarney National Park, the western half of County Cork and all of County Kerry.

 
Kenmare, with touring routes through some of Ireland's best scenery, County Kerry. Photo © Home At First.
DOWNTOWN KENMARE WITH ROUTES LEADING
THROUGH SOME OF IRELAND'S BEST SCENERY.
Photo © HOME AT FIRST
 

 

 
Window in Kenmare, County Kerry. Photo © Home At First.
WINDOW IN KENMARE
Photo © HOME AT FIRST
 

         Kenmare is a growing community of approximately 2,000 population just 20 miles (and 45 minutes) south of congested Killarney town. Numerous restaurants, shops, and services cater to visitors in Kenmare. Easily accessible activities include what must rate as the best hiking in Ireland, as well as top-ranked links golf at Waterford, and excellent dining including fresh seafood which combine to make Kenmare an off-the-beaten-track destination worthy of a visit.

   

LOCATE COUNTIES CORK & KERRY ON HOME AT FIRST'S MAP OF IRELAND.

 

Quality Cottages with All the Comforts of Home.

          HOME AT FIRST's Southern Ireland lodgings are ideally located for touring throughout County Cork and County Kerry. They are also fully-equipped, comfortably homey, and immaculately clean. While each lodging is unique, every HOME AT FIRST cottage in southern Ireland provides guests with all the comforts of home.
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HOME AT FIRST LODGINGS IN
COUNTY CORK & COUNTY KERRY.
Photo © HOME AT FIRST

In our customers' own words— 
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       "We could have spent the rest of our lives at the charming house on Bantry Bay."    
                                     
Robert & Carolyn B.,
Texas

 

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UNIQUE ACCOMMODATIONS!
Quality cottages and apartments in & near towns and villages
along Ireland's southern and southwestern coastline.

Each lodging is selected for its practical location, quality appointments,
landlord(-lady) hospitality, and authentic Irish character.
Each provides "all the comforts of home" in a convenient location
that enable guests to get the most out of their holiday in Ireland.

CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING PHOTO TITLES TO SEE SAMPLE HOME AT FIRST COUNTY CORK & COUNTY KERRY LODGINGS:
 

KENMARE HEIGHTS COTTAGE

 

 

 

 

   KENMARE       COUNTY KERRY       SW IRELAND  

 
SAMPLE
LODGINGS IN

SOUTHERN &
SOUTHWESTERN
IRELAND

BAYVIEW COTTAGE

GLENGARRIFF

 

 

 


  COUNTY CORK            SW IRELAND

 
KERRY VIEW COTTAGE


  


 
 
 
   KENMARE       COUNTY KERRY       SW IRELAND  

YOUGHAL BAY APTS.

 

 

 

 

YOUGHAL   COUNTY CORK   SW IRELAND

 
 KENMARE BAY COTTAGE

 
 
 
 
 
   KENMARE       COUNTY KERRY       SW IRELAND  
 
 

In our customers' own words—
 
          "Your cottages do have the most beautiful settings. A beautiful view was made even better by several evenings with gorgeous sunsets. Our hostess was very friendly and helpful ."                                    — B. & P. Kahmann, California

 

 
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