Hello, I am going to Ireland in December 2025. The thatched roof cottages caught my eye - but several videos make it look like there are just a few and the rest of the town is more modern. Is it similar to Kinsale and / or Cobh? Is it walkable? I have been to Ireland 10 years ago and am going back now to see the things I missed. Thanks in advance!
Posted by
Salt Lake City
3181 posts
It's a very pretty little heritage town with a number of thatched cottages and medeival buildings that make it a pleasant place to stroll around and enjoy ... but they're not wall-to-wall if that's your expectation.
There are a number of cute little restaurants , tea rooms, and cafes on the main street that are all quite nice - you'll be spoiled for choice in that regard.
All that said, I personally wouldn't drive out of my way just to visit the town, but if it's only a short detour along an already planned route then yes, it is, worth a stop.
Posted by
Ithaca, NY, USA
883 posts
When we were there in May there was a lot of construction and roadwork underway which definitely detracted from the charm. I didn’t find it nearly as appealing as other places we visited. There’s nothing wrong with it, but also not worth going out of your way to visit IMO