What does one do in Ballycotton and the Surrounds? Indeed, one may just want to stand and gaze, or to laze around soaking up the sea's powerful energy.

There's also the cliff walk to Ballytrasna, risking the intoxication on this rugged goat track by the heady mix of furze-perfumed sea-wind and lark song. Larks apart, some 300 species of birds visit the place, making Ballycotton one of Europe's most famous bird-watching sites. Should you visit in March, you will find this tiny village hosting the Ballycotton 10 mile Road Race, which, except for marathons, is the largest race in these islands.

Deep Sea angling? Remembering that it gave birth to that sport in Ireland, Ballycotton is proud to facilitate it. From a non-tidal harbour productive angling marks can be reached in 20-40 minutes.

For the golfer there is a choice of 10 golf courses within 10 miles of Ballycotton.