About the Centre

Availing of the many watersporting activities, you could find it extremely difficult to decide between windsurfing, sailing dinghies, kayaks or going under for a bit of scuba diving. You could find everything necessary to fill your stay by wandering down to the pier and checking with the local adverts. If sailing is your chosen adventure, novice or just for a tune-up, the Fastnet Marine Outdoor Education Centre offers '5 day sailing courses' throughout the summer.

The waters off our picturesque coastline are filled throughout the summertime with dolphins, seals, whales and sharks (if you go to the right areas). Schull is blessed with a variety of boatmen who would be able to deliver you to just the spot. Stop on one of the islands and take a snapshot or two of the lazing seals (if you've got a keen eye, you can usually spot a seal or two playing peek-a-boo around the pier).

The local angling competitions are a must for those wishing to put a wager on their skills as a 'Capt.Ahab'. The Schull Sea Angling Club holds regular competitions which are open to all visitors; you should check locally for exact dates. If a private outing is your choice, then check the adverts and pick a boat for the day with your family and friends.

Ferries are available for tours around the islands, or for those wishing to spend a day on Cape Clear, Sherkin and even over to Baltimore, a ferry will deliver you and shuttle you back to Schull in the evening.

Garden enthusiasts should look for the 'West Cork Garden Trail' brochure with details about area gardens which are available to the public. Further afield, you could visit the Mizen Head Visitors Centre , at the outstretched tip of the Mizen finger with its famous suspension bridge. Enjoy your tour of the lighthouse.

And of course, a fine selection of pubs and an ever increasing variety of restaurants are waiting to cater for you after a long day's excursion. Could there possibly be a better way to prepare for tomorrow?

Courses

Dive Trips

Other Activities

• Yacht chandlery
• Diving & moorings
• Kayaking
• Sailing dinghies Tuition & hire

Accomodation

Hotels & Guesthouses  
 
Schull Harbour View Hotel
 East End, Schull
 028 28101
 
Corthna Lodge
 Schull
 028 28517
 
 Self-catering 
 
 
Ard Glas Holiday Home
 Ballydehob
 +44 7963 949202
 
Sheila Barnett Holiday Homes
 Schull
 028 28153
 
Blair’s Cove Apartments
 Durrus
 027 61127
 
Bed and Breakfast  
  
 An Carraig Árd
(Hickeys)
 Ballydehob
 028 37000
 
Carraig Mór House
(Betty Johnson)
 Toormore
 028 28410
 
Blairscove
 Durrus
 027 61127 
 
Shop

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Directions

 Schull is located in the far South-West of County Cork, Ireland - about 100km / 60 miles south-west of Cork City. You can get to Schull from outside Ireland by sea ferries or air. Although the Irish road network has improved greatly in the last decade, it can still take much longer than you might expect to travel relatively short distances - so please take this into account when planning your itenary. After all - you’re on holiday - so you won’t want to be rushing!

For visitors from the UK / EU, the newly-reinstated ferry service between Cork and Swansea (South Wales) offers a relaxing overnight mini-cruise as a great start to your holiday, and saves you more than 375miles / 600km driving on a round trip  - see www.fastnetline.com for more details

Contact Details

Telephone: 028 28554

Address: The Pier, Schull, Co. Cork.