Drake Lodge a large family residence

FRANCIS DRAKE is said to have hidden from the pursuing Spanish Armada around the wending and wooded sections of the Owenabue river in Cork harbour many centuries ago.

As a result of his forced visit to the hidden upriver spot, it now bears the name Drake's Pool and today's sailors still cherish its sheltering qualities. Drake's Pool is on the way to Crosshaven (yachting Nirvana for many) from Carrigaline, about a 10 mile drive from Cork city and a mile from Crosshaven's marinas and Royal Cork Yacht Club.

Up for sale at this spot is Drake Lodge, a 1977-built large family home in fact it has 3,600 sq ft of space now thanks to a recent first floor addition to the long, low original brick faced home.