THE Wild Atlantic Way tourism initiative is obviously a success, well planned and executed, paying dividends to the geographically marginalised communities through which it passes, writes Damien Enright.

The main restoration work has been done to this West Cork farmhouse at Shanagh, near Ballineen and Dunmanway — so any final finishes will bring it along to be a fine country pad, says auctioneer Ray O’Neill.

FOR a superb outdoor experience, salted with a bit of history, none will serve better on this Bank Holiday Monday than a coastal walk from picturesque Courtmacsherry village to Coolbawn (aka Blind Strand) on the Seven Heads.

BUTLERSTOWN-SHANAGH (Seven Heads Walk, West Cork)