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Town in County Cork, Ireland
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Clonakilty, often shortened to "Clon", is a town on the coast of County Cork in southwest Ireland, 50 km southwest of Cork city. It's a seaside resort, with a population of 5000 in 2022. It has a museum about its most famous son Michael Collins (1890-1922), often regarded as "Ireland's lost leader".
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Museum about the life of Michael Collins (1890-1922). He was born at nearby Woodfield but aged 13-15 he stayed with his older sister in Emmet Square; it's not known at which address. He was prominent in the Easter Rising, the War of Independence to 1921, the treaty negotiations, and the Irish civil war between pro and anti-treaty factions. On 22 Aug 1922 his convoy was ambushed in west Cork and he was shot dead.
1:24 scale model village and railway styled for the 1940s. Assistance dogs only.
Offers Thai, Malaysian and Chinese specialties, bento box and so on.
Fast food takeaway: burgers, fish & chips, pizza.
Great seafood, they also do steaks. Has rooms for B&B.
Great crowd in this buzzing pub. Often live music in the back room.
Clean simple campsite, less than 500 m to town.
Good central mid-range hotel, dog-friendly.
Simple friendly hotel in town centre.
Welcoming hotel with great bar, nice bar food and huge baths in the rooms. Dog and motorcycle friendly, has secure parking.
Value-for-money hotel by an amusement park.
Upscale family-run hotel in landscaped gardens. Great scores for comfort, cuisine and service.
Upscale resort hotel and spa on beach, rave reviews for service, comfort and cuisine. Two lanes connect Inchydoney to the mainland.
Smart hotel on a headland, with gardens and its own 9-hole golf course.
The bus connects Timoleague, Clonakilty and Rosscarbery, but most places of interest are some distance off the main road, so you need wheels.
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