Pol a Dabh West (Blowhole)
Pol a Dabh West (Blowhole) is a scenic viewpoint in County Cork, Munster. Pol a Dabh West (Blowhole) is situated nearby to the islet The Black Rocks, as well as near the village Rosscarbery.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Drombeg stone circle and Cathedral Church of St. Fachtna.
Drombeg stone circle
Archaeological site
Drombeg stone circle is a small axial stone circle located 2.4 km east of Glandore, County Cork, Ireland. Although not an especially significant example, Drombeg is one of the most visited megalithic sites in Ireland, and is protected under the National Monuments Act. Drombeg stone circle is situated 3½ km west of Pol a Dabh West (Blowhole).
Cathedral Church of St. Fachtna
Church
Photo: JohnArmagh, Public domain.
The Cathedral Church of St. Fachtna, also known as the Cathedral Church of St Faughan, Ross Cathedral, and Rosscarbery Cathedral, is a cathedral of the Church of Ireland in Rosscarbery, County Cork in Ireland. Cathedral Church of St. Fachtna is situated 2½ km north of Pol a Dabh West (Blowhole).
Coppingers Court
Castle
Photo: Mike Searle, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Coppingers Court is a ruined four-storey fortified house dating from 1616, situated on private property approximately 1 kilometre from the sea. It was built by Sir Walter Coppinger and located in Ballyvireen valley, west of Rosscarbery in County Cork, Ireland. Coppingers Court is situated 3 km northwest of Pol a Dabh West (Blowhole).
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Rosscarbery and Glandore.
Rosscarbery
Village
Photo: John Baker, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Clonakilty, often shortened to "Clon", is a town on the coast of County Cork in southwest Ireland, 50 km southwest of Cork city. It's a seaside resort, with a population of 5000 in 2022. Rosscarbery is situated 2½ km north of Pol a Dabh West (Blowhole).
Glandore
Village
Photo: HighKing, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Glandore is the name of a village and harbour in County Cork, Ireland. It is off the N71 road, about 10 km east of Skibbereen. The village has several pubs, with traditional music performances. Glandore is situated 6 km west of Pol a Dabh West (Blowhole).
Unionhall
Village
Photo: Timothw, Public domain.
Union Hall, also Unionhall, is a small fishing village in County Cork, Ireland, located on the west side of Glandore Harbour. Its nearest neighbour to the west is Castletownshend; to the east, Glandore village. Unionhall is situated 7 km west of Pol a Dabh West (Blowhole).
Pol a Dabh West (Blowhole)
- Type: Scenic viewpoint
- Category: tourism
- Location: County Cork, Munster, Southwest Ireland, Ireland, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
51.55403° or 51° 33′ 15″ northLongitude
-9.03604° or 9° 2′ 10″ westOpen location code
9C3GHX37+JHOpenStreetMap ID
node 1282007394OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=viewpoint
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