# Things to see in Baile Mhic Íre (Ireland): 25 places and when to go

> Baile Mhic Íre is a town in Ireland, and this site lists 25 places in and around it, mainly Nature (15), Mountains (13), History (9). The best known are Mullaghanish, Musheramore and Knocknakilla. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March and October. In June there are 16 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 33. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/baile-mhic-ire/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Ireland · 51.9364, -9.1465
- **Places:** 25 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/naturaleza/) (15) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/montana/) (13) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/historia/) (9) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/espiritual/) (2) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/fauna/) (1) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/gastronomia/) (1)
- **Best time:** April to September.
- **Also possible:** February to March and October.
- **Nearest airport:** ORK Cork, 46 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Caherbarnagh, at 681 m.

## What to see in Baile Mhic Íre

The places in and around Baile Mhic Íre, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Mullaghanish](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/mullaghanish/): Mountain in Ireland · 5.2 km
- [Musheramore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/musheramore/): Mountain in Ireland · 14 km
- [Knocknakilla](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/knocknakilla/): Megalithic complex in Cork, Ireland · 11 km
- [Carrigaphooca Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/carrigaphooca-castle/): 14th century ruined castle in Cork, Ireland · 8.7 km
- [Glantane East](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/glantane-east/): Megalithic complex in County Cork, Ireland · 10 km
- [Claragh Mountain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/claragh-mountain/): Mountain in County Cork, Ireland · 13 km
- [Caherbarnagh](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/caherbarnagh/): Mountain in Ireland · 11 km
- [Carrigaphooca Stone Circle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/carrigaphooca-stone-circle/): Stone circle in County Cork, Ireland · 8.9 km
- [Lissacresig Ringfort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/lissacresig-stone-circle/): Ringfort in County Cork, Ireland · 5.9 km
- [Carrigarierk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/carrigarierk/): Mountain in County Cork, Ireland · 15 km
- [Coomataggart](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/coomataggart/): Mountain in Ireland · 13 km
- [Gortnagane Ring Fort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/gortnagane-ring-fort/): Ruins · 14 km
- [Killeen Mountain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/killeen-mountain/): Mountain in County Kerry, Ireland · 14 km
- [Knocknagowan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/knocknagowan/): Mountain in County Kerry, Ireland · 8.8 km
- [Knocknamork](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/knocknamork/): Summit · 6.0 km
- [Lackabaun](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/lackabaun/): Mountain in Ireland · 5.4 km
- [Mount Prospect](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/mount-prospect/): Mountain in Ireland · 14 km
- [Musherabeg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/musherabeg/): Mountain in County Cork, Ireland · 12 km
- [Mweelin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/mweelin/): Mountain in Ireland · 9.6 km
- [The Gearagh](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/the-gearagh-nature-reserve/): Nature reserve and ramsar site in County Cork, Ireland · 12 km
- [Nine White Deer](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/nine-white-deer/): Brewery · 1 m
- [Saint Gobnait's Well](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/saint-gobnait-s-holy-well/): Holy well in Ballyvourney dedicated to Saint Gobnait with the feast day on the 11th of February · 1.3 km
- [Sli Gaeltacht Muscrai](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/sli-gaeltacht-muscrai/): Hiking · 6.5 km
- [St Coleman's Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/st-colmans/): Church in Macroom, County Cork, Ireland · 13 km

And the other 1, by what you come to do:

- **History**: [Cloghboola Beg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/stone-circle/)

## When to go to Baile Mhic Íre

The best time to visit Baile Mhic Íre is **April to September**; also possible: February to March and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Better not | 8 h 02 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 40 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 31 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 38 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 26 |
| June | Best time | 16 h 27 |
| July | Best time | 16 h 02 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 26 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 23 |
| October | Possible | 10 h 20 |
| November | Better not | 8 h 30 |
| December | Better not | 7 h 33 |

In June there are 16 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 33. In April, 25 of the 25 places are at their best.

When to go to Ireland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Baile Mhic Íre

The nearest main airport is Cork International Airport (ORK, Cork), 46 km as the crow flies. How to get around Ireland (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.9364%2C-9.1465)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.9364%2C-9.1465)

## Other towns nearby

- [Killarney](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/killarney/): 46 places · 28 km
- [Glengariff](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/glengariff/): 26 places · 34 km
- [Rosscarbery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/rosscarbery/): 22 places · 41 km
- [Cork](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/cork/): 41 places · 45 km
- [Kinsale](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/kinsale/): 20 places · 50 km
- [Baltimore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/baltimore/): 26 places · 52 km

And all of Ireland, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Baile Mhic Íre?

The best known: [Mullaghanish](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/mullaghanish/), [Musheramore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/musheramore/), [Knocknakilla](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/knocknakilla/), [Carrigaphooca Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/carrigaphooca-castle/), [Glantane East](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/glantane-east/). In all, 25 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Baile Mhic Íre?

April to September; also possible: February to March and October. In June there are 16 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 33.

### How do you get to Baile Mhic Íre?

The nearest main airport is Cork International Airport (ORK), 46 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.9364%2C-9.1465) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Baile Mhic Íre as the destination and these 25 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).