Welcome to The Sheep's Head Way
Enjoy a holiday on Sheep’s Head - it is a peaceful, unspoilt peninsula which has some of the most beautiful scenery in all of Ireland. Because of our proximity to the Gulf Stream, we also have perhaps the mildest climate in Ireland - our daffodils are usually out in January!
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Latest News & Events
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St Stephens Day Walk 2011 - fundraiser for Muintir Bhaire Foróige club !!
The annual St Stephens Day walk on the Sheeps Head way was held this year in conjunction with Muintir Bhaire Foroige Club, all funds raised on the day went to the foróige club. Eighty walkers took part, the high walk did the Barán Loop, while the low walk took a gentler walk that took in the Stone Circle. Foróige served warm and conforting refreshments in Arundels Bar on return. Thanks to all who supported the walk, guides and helpers and congrats to Muintir Bhaire Foróige club who raised €510 on the day.
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National Trails Day Walk 2011
Despite the foggy day a jolly group of walkers hit the trail and walked the Cahir Loop for National Trails Day Oct 2nd. There were stops, stories and laughs en route. Refreshments were enjoyed afterwards in Alice West's Wren Tea Room at the Blackgate. Thanks to all for taking part and helping out.
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Christian Aid Walk on the Sheep's Head Way September 2011
The walk was held on Saturday September 3rd 2011, one hundred and twenty eight brave hikers walked the route up Suifín, east to Barán down to the Old Ahakista Road, west beyond the holy well at Dromnea and back west to Kilcrohane village. Thanks and well done to Christian Aid Volunteers for orgainising this event and those who guided and took part.
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Ahakista Regatta 2011 - Sheep's Head Way Guided Hill Walk
August Bank Holiday weekend...Saturday Aug 30th....Guided Walk on the Sheeps Head Way. Further Info on the Regatta at www.ahakista.org
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Durrus South - Mount Corrin Walk Opening July 3rd 2011
The Sheeps Head Way in association with Durrus and District Community Council officially opened the Durrus South - Mount Corrin Walk on July 3rd.
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EDEN AWARD VIDEO
A Video of the peninsula from the official EDEN awards site
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Sheep’s Head Announced as European Destination of Excellence 2009
Sheep‘s Head wins another award
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