Union Hall, County Cork

One of its main tourist attractions are boat trips to see whale, dolphin and seal up close. Seals can be seen all year round, with dolphins and Fin Whale, Minke Whale and Humpback Whale arriving in the summer months.

Population

According to the last census (2006) 192 people live in Unionhall, however, during the summer months, and at weekends throughout the year, the population swells with "second homers", mainly from Cork city. With the improvement in the roads, Union Hall is becoming a commuter village.

Location

The village lies on the coast and has a small harbour for small fishing boats and other small craft. The village also lies on a hill - this shows itself through the narrow alleys in the east of the village.

Accommodation

There are several good B&B's around the area.

History

During the "Civil War", "Free State" troops landed fron a ship, Helga, at the quay in Union Hall, to out-flank the local Republican forces.

ightseeing

Unionhall has a total of four pubs, including Dinty's and Casey's. The Céim Hill museum for archeology and history is to be found there. The area around Unionhall is well known for its hills, woodlands, rivers and islands. There are many small inlets and bays and secluded sandy beaches.

There is a Catholic church in the south of the village as well as a notable Church of Ireland church situated in mature grounds.

hopping

There is a supermarket and many fish shops in the village. There is also a post office.

Transport

Over the narrow Poulgorm Bridge one finds the R597 regional road in the direction Glandore/Ross Carbery and Leap on the N71 road.

ee also

* List of towns and villages in Ireland