LOCATION

The Phoenix is situated in Castletownshend on the South West coast of Ireland, 52 miles west of Cork City.

The drive from Cork ferry or airport takes approximately one and half hours on the main N71 road. The drive passes through beautiful countryside and lovely Irish towns and villages, such as Clonakilty and Ross Carbery.

A longer drive can be taken along the coast visiting Kinsale and beautiful Irish seaside bays and inlets such as Glandore.

The Village of Castletownshend

Castletownshend is the most Anglo Irish village in Ireland with the best sheltered harbour in West Cork. It's origins date back to the 17th century so fine Georgian houses are mixed with stone cottages. It has retained a village atmosphere with a shop, Post Office, and the much utilized three pubs.

This is what some people say about Castletownshend:

"'Tis Grand altogether!" - Bart O'Neil (Deceased).

"A fine place!" - Timmy Salter.

"Hello there!" - Man in Lil's bar

"Well I never!" - Larry Cronin

"Hello there!" - Man in Mary Anne's bar

"G'wan, g'wan, g'wan' g'wan - and see it for yourself!" - Mrs Doyle.

"It looks nice!" - Man at top of hill.

"I don't like it!" - Man at bottom of hill.

Airport
Cork Airport is a major airport with direct flights from all over Europe.

Ferries
Ferries flounder between the UK and Cork on a regular basis, although there is a man in Mary Anne's bar who says he will row you across for a fiver a head when the weather is fine!

Car Hire
The following companies are represented in the Arrivals Concourse at Cork Airport:

(There are also several cars and tractors dotted around the hedgerows of West Cork, which, if you can get them started, you can use free of charge.)

- Murray's Europcar - Cork Airport - 021-966736

- Avis Johnson & Perrott Ltd. - Cork Airport - 021-281169

- Hertz Rent-a-Car - Cork Airport - 021-965849

- Budget Rent a Car - Cork Airport - 021-314000

The following also operate on a pre-book basis:

- Dooley Kenning Car Hire - Muskerry Island, Western Rd., Cork - 021-276611

- Euro Dollar Rent a Car - Cork - 021-344884

- Alamo-Treaty Rent a Car - 021-318636