Category Archives: Caves

The Curraheen Cave

Posted on 5 May 2016 by Jan Hayes

It was roughly in August 2015 when I decided to go off the beaten track at the Curraheen Walkway near the vicinity of Lee Fields and my eye caught something interesting at a small rock formation. From the few snaps I … Continue reading →

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A Tunnel at the Marina, Cork City

Posted on 15 September 2014 by Jan Hayes

About two weeks ago I stumbled across a small tunnel near the old slipway by Dundanion Castle, roughly 1o meters in length it looks like it is being recently used as an illegal dumping spot. I checked Ordinance Survey Ireland … Continue reading →

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Mount Gabriel – Mizen Peninsula, Co. Cork

Posted on 1 September 2014 by Jan Hayes

Mount Gabriel not only provides a pretty great view of the peninsular but also features some mine shafts as well. We managed to find at least 3 mine shafts close in proximity to the road leading up to the mountain … Continue reading →

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The Ovens Cave, Cork

Posted on 11 October 2013 by Jan Hayes

Here’s an interesting snippet from Charles Smith’s ‘The Ancient and Present State of the County and City of Cork’  published in 1774: The Ovens or St Owens parish is washed on the S and E sides by the Bride and … Continue reading →

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