Ballyhoura Country is joining the new Experience Cork tourism campaign through local businesses Ballyhass Adventure Centre and Praline. The campaign is launching this March and is inviting visitors from across Ireland and overseas to discover Cork through authentic experiences. Ballyhoura Country is featuring outdoor adventure and artisan food offerings from North Cork in the national promotion.
Newly curated itineraries are making it easier for visitors to plan short breaks or longer stays in the region. Guests are enjoying activities at Ballyhass Adventure Centre, exploring walking trails across the Ballyhoura and Galtee Mountains and experiencing locally produced food including handcrafted chocolates from Praline in Mitchelstown. Ballyhass Adventure Centre and Praline are among 16 Cork businesses taking part in the campaign that covers the Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland’s Ancient East and Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands.
The Experience Cork campaign is bringing together activity providers, food producers, cultural attractions and places to stay. Curated itineraries are available at purecork.ie/ExperienceCork.
Experience Cork’ a new tourism campaign by Visit Cork supported by Fáilte Ireland invites visitors from across Ireland and overseas to discover the county through experiences and tours that celebrate the warmth wit and welcoming nature of Cork people alongside the county’s renowned food scene culture adventure activities and natural beauty.
Séamus Heaney Head of Visit Cork shared “Visitors today are looking for meaningful experiences not just places to stay. The Experience Cork campaign showcases the exceptional depth authenticity and warmth of the region and the people who make it so special. Cork is a land of contrasts bound by spirit and united by welcome.”
Josephine O’Driscoll of Fáilte Ireland shared “What makes Cork so special is the sheer breadth of experiences it offers every visitor. Home to Ireland’s highest concentration of Michelin-recognised restaurants and an incredible mix of cafés food trucks and gastro pubs our chefs champion local produce and support a calendar of festivals and markets that celebrate Cork’s rich culinary heritage and strong sense of community. Beyond the table the county offers some of the most spectacular scenery in Ireland with endless opportunities for adventure or relaxation. From kayaking sheltered bays to discovering hidden villages hiking scenic trails to enjoying local arts and traditional music. Cork blends its scenery people and food in a way that is uniquely its own.”
Norma Kelly of Praline shared “We’re delighted to be part of the Experience Cork campaign. At Praline, everything we create is rooted in quality, craft and a real sense of place.”
Emma Mueller, Communications Manager at Ballyhass Adventure Group shared “At Ballyhass, we’re all about getting people into the outdoors, and being part of the Experience Cork campaign does exactly that.”
Marie Healy, Regional Development Officer, Ireland Hidden Heartlands at Fáilte Ireland shared “Ballyhoura is a key destination within Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, offering a fantastic blend of adventure, natural beauty and cultural richness for both domestic and international visitors.”
