Midleton Tourist Information

Midelton, (Mainistir na Corann meaning ‘the abbey of the Coir') is a bustling town in south-east Cork. It is situated 12 miles from Cork city on the N25 between Cork and Waterford. Midelton, traditionally the primary market town of the south east, offers tourists a wide choice of excellent accommodation, award wining restaurants, attractions for both young and old and a budget to suit everyone. The welcome you receive and the picturesque coastline villages you encounter will have you returning for more year after year!

Midleton Co. Cork is the ideal base from which to discover the scenic coastal villages of Ballycotton, which is famous for its quaint fishing village, Shanagarry home to Stephen Pearse Pottery and Garryvoe, renowned for its clean blue flag beach. For the historian enthusiasts Midelton is home to Barryscourt Castle at Carrigtwohill which has been renovated to its ancient beauty and today boasts a wonderful craft shop and small restauarant for you to enjoy.

If you're travelling with a young family then Trabolgan holiday village, situated on the undulated coastline of east Cork offers the family a variety of activities for all age groups including an indoor pool, fitness centre, golf course and a whole host of outdoor activities. If you prefer to stay in the heart of the town itself Midelton Park 4 star Hotel is a fully equipped hotel and health Spa and is sure to give you a soothing and memorable stay.

Midelton is famous for producing one of the finest whiskey's in the world at the ‘Jameson Heritage centre'.  Between March and October every year tours of the distillery are open to the public. Here the visitor can encounter superbly restored machinery and dramatic recreations of many of the steps in whiskey production. To cap it off the tour culminates in the Jameson Bar with the Irish Whiskey tasting session when you may have the opportunity of becoming a qualified Irish Whiskey Taster with a presentation diploma!

Midelton Co. Cork offers a wide selection of food and accommodation that will suit all tastes and budgets. Luxury Hotels, traditional B & B's and welcoming holiday cottages will ensure your stay in Midelton will be a comfortable and enjoyable one.