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The area of Glandore is most well known for the Drombeg Stone Circle which dates back about 6000 years and is just 25 minutes walk from the village (3km).

Picture of Glandore's Drombeg Stone Cirlce

This archaeological site traces back through the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages. The 17 magnificent standing stones and fulacht fiadh have the stunning back drop of Glandore’s rolling countryside. If traveling from Leap/Union Hall direction you will pass the Marine Hotel & Self Catering Homes, go through the village past St. Facthna’s Church and take a right.

From Rosscarbery take the R597 to Glandore . As you are passing over Roury Bridge make sure you get a peak at Coppinger’s Court 17th Century Elizabethan House.

Roury Bridge, Glandore, West Cork is located 1 mile from Glandore Village.

Coppingers Court is an old 17th century fortified Elizabethan House whose pointed gables and octagonal chimney are still visible. Fearing attack from the dispossessed Clan O'Driscoll, Coppinger built for comfort and defence, and included a gallows in his design. Folklore tells that it has a window for every day of the year, a chimney for every week, and a door for every month.