Famous in song, Bantry in West Cork Ireland is of legendary beauty. Bantry, at the head of the bay, is a busy market town and fishing port. There is an abundance of award winning restaurants in Bantry town centre, situated around the Wolf Tone plaza . Accommodation is available in the local Bed & Breakfasts and Bantry Hotels. Westlodge Hotel, The The Maritime, Bantry House To round off your visit to Bantry  a tour of the magnificent Bantry House, is a must.

Bantry House,  is spectacularly situated and exuberantly furnished. It is one of Ireland's most attractive Great Houses, full of treasures collected by various generations of Earls of Bantry from all parts of the world. In the courtyard of Bantry House, The French Armada Exhibition Centre has been developed. This features the ill-fated French Armada invasion of December, 1796.

Bantry Bay was twice entered by French fleets: in 1689 to support James II against William of Orange, in 1796 to aid Wolfe Tone and an Irish uprising. A storm dispersed the 1796 fleet and few of the ships made the Bay.

There are numerous activities available in Bantry, including 2 golf courses, Bantry Golf Club, an 18-hole course designed by Christy O'Connor Jnr., and Glengarrif. For the best in Irish walking, cycling, fishing, sailing and water sports or for just relaxing, Bantry and the South-West has always been one of the most popular tourist destinations

After leaving Bantry House turn right and drive for approx 3 km where you take a right turn on to the Sheep's Head Peninsula.