Duvane house would be more than happy to organise any activity for you in the area, whether it is Bicycle hire , fishing trips or whale and dolphin watching.

Three Screen Multiplex Park Cinema, (www.theparkcinema.com) Showing all the latest releases every day and night in comfortable surroundings. The fantasies of film will entertain young and old right at the doorstep of the hotel, whatever the weather. Something for everyone.

Inchydoney Beach, which at one time was an Island is situated 4.5km from Clonakilty. The beauty of The Island (as it is still known locally) with it's magnificent beaches divided by a promontory known as "The Virgin Mary's Bank" has been appreciated by many over the years, and inspired the poet Callanan. Also Visit the Near By Dunmore Golf Course.

The West Cork Model Railway Village - the first of its kind in Ireland. Experience the sights and sounds of life in West Cork during the 1940's. Situated beside picturesque Clonakilty Bay. The Model Village depicts in miniature, life and industry in West Cork as they were 50 years ago. The theme is enhanced by the miniature working railway. New in 2004 is the "Choo Choo" – an old style train that will travel around the town at different stages during the day picking people up at the Quality Hotel & Leisure Centre, on its travels.

Clonakilty Town
Clonakilty has been designated as West Cork's Heritage Town by Failte Ireland, and a visit to the town soon shows why. You'll feel at home here among the attractive traditional shop fronts and hand painted signs in English and Irish. The Post Office is housed in an old Presbyterian church and the Town Council and Library in a converted Corn Mill with the river flowing beneath. Narrow streets and lanes open into elegant squares. It is a town of tall spires, towers and historic buildings - the brewery buildings, the mills and the quayside warehouses, telling of the town's busy trading and industrial past. Clonakilty is an ideal holiday destination and base from which to tour West Cork, a region blessed with some of Irelands most spectacular scenery

The Pub Scene: Clonakilty is synonymous for its superb Pubs; De Barra's is synonymous with having the best of traditional and folk music in West Cork. National and International top ranking performers regularly feature in the Folk Club. Mick Finns is another public house which has been recently developed into a regular hotspot for both young and old.

Skibbereen Town & Skibbereen Heritage Centre: It’s located in the beautifully restored Old Gasworks building and features two main exhibitions. The Great Famine Commemoration Exhibition uses the latest in multimedia technology to bring this period of Irish History to life. Visitors can also take a historical walking Tour of the Town while in Skibbereen.

Fota Wildlife Park & Fota House & Gardens
At Fota Wildlife Park you can come face-to-face with over 90 species of exotic wildlife! Appreciate the tranquil surroundings and see conversation in action. Situated just 20 minutes drive from Cork City Centre off the N25 and take the Cobh exit. At the Quality Hotel we have agreed discounted rates for families just ask at reception about this.

Fota House & Gardens are located in Carrigtwohill and is a great example of regency architecture. The gardens house a fine selection of rare and tender trees and shrubs.

The Michael Collins Centre
Visitors enjoy a short audio/visual explores the Big Fella’s childhood, his family history, his school days and the important Collins’ sites around Clonakilty. A guide then continues the presentations, usingslides, large photographs or film clips, the visitor is taken through the 1916 rebellion, War of Independence, Treaty talks and the Civil War. The tragic death of Michael Collins at Beal Na Blath and his legacy area also discussed. The presentations ends with a guided tour of the ambush trail, a life size replica of an ambush site complete with Crossley Tender and replica of Michael Collins famous Rolls Royce armoured car "Sliabh N mBan". Here the events at Bea na Blath and the history of the vehicles in the Collins convoy are explained in more detail. Visitors can then return to the cottage/theatre to view the exhibitions of photographs, documents and militaria. Tel. +353 (0)23 46107, www.michaelcollinscentre.com

Lisselan Gardens, Ballinascarthy, Clonakilty
Lisselan Gardens and woodland, planted in Robinsonian style, on the site above the Argideen river, from 1850 onwards, with a house built in the French chateau style. The gardens take advantage of the natural features and contours provided by the valley and the Argideen River running through it. The gardens, which are open all year round, are much as they were in Edwardian times.

Seven Heads
Between Clonakilty and Courtmacsherry, the Seven Heads is a rugged peninsula with seven headlands jutting out. This area is a mass of small roads and rolling hills, affording dramatic views of the coastline. A drive through the area will bring you to sandy stretches and tiny coves with names like Ballinglanna, Dunworley and Broadstrand.

Templebryan Stone Circle
Templebryan was once the site of an early church built on a ring fort. All that remains today of the church is an impressive 11ft pillar stone with various inscriptions and a cross marked on it. Near it is a curved stone which may have been an ancient baptismal font. Templebryan Stone Circle can easily be found in a field adjoining the road junction. Only about half of the massive stones that made up this substantial monument remain today

Other Local Attractions in the area include;

	Michael Collins Birthplace near Lissavaird on Route to Rosscarbery.
	Site of Ambush of Michael Collins at Kilmichael
	Ownahincha Beach
	Argideen Heritage Centre – whose centre is based on the life of Michael Collins
	Blarney Castle and the Blarney Stone
	Lough Hyne (Europe's largest salt water lake)
	Misen Head (Ireland's most southerly point)
	Dursey Island (accessed by the only operating cable car in Ireland)
	Schull Planetarium (Ireland's only planetarium)

Kinsale in County Cork is one of the most picturesque, popular and fashionable resorts of the south-west coast of Ireland. It is a centre for yachting, sea angling, good rest and golf. Located approx 20 miles along the beautiful coastline of West Cork.

Baltimore Sailing Club was founded in 1952 as a summer holiday sailing club. From it's inception it has been successfully developing leisure and competitive sailing in Baltimore Harbour. The club over the years has continued to expand and teach safe sailing skills to young people from all backgrounds