Clonakilty

Clonakilty sits about 50 kilometers southwest of Cork city on the Atlantic coast, reached via the N71 in roughly an hour's drive. This award-winning town of 4,600 became Ireland's first autism-friendly destination and serves as a perfect base for exploring West Cork. The main street offers independent shops, traditional pubs, and restaurants, while Inchydoney Beach lies just five kilometers away. The town's famous black pudding has been made locally since the 1880s and you'll find it sold right across Ireland today.