Using whey alcohol from local dairy farmers in Cork and an interesting mix of irish foraged and grown botanicals, the result is a Cork hand-crafted gin that highlights the character of Bertha in her prime. Over the course of her long life she had given birth to 39 calves, and this achievement, together with her tremendous age, had earned her an entry in the Guinness Book of Records. We offer wooded and lawn camping areas along the Pocomoke River between the towns of Pocomoke and Snow Hill. When she died on New Year’s Eve 1993, just 3 months shy of her 49th birthday, she had become something of a local celebrity. Its a 400 acre colonial era farm dating back to the early 1700s with a rich history. She was reared locally, and was bought as a calf by a farmer called Jerome O’Leary. Bertha, or ‘Big Bertha’ as she was known, was a legendary Droimeann cow from Sneem in Co. Waterford, which is less than one kilometer from the distillery used today.Īnother favourite is Berthas Revenge, the world’s first milk Gin. Their vessels would import from all over the globe and dock in Cappoquin Co. In Victorian times Whites of Waterford exported herbs, tea and spices from Ireland. A particular favourite are those from the Blackwater Distillery in Co. We celebrate the altruism and courage of this great Kerry Man.Ĭahernane House has developed a love for Irish craft gins. After the war, he was awarded the US Medal of Freedom and Commander of the British Empire. The scarlet coloured IPA was inspired by a true local legend of Killarney, Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty, known as the “Scarlet Pimpernel of the Vatican.” While stationed at the Vatican during World War II, and under threat of execution, Hugh saved over 6,500 people by hiding them in monasteries, farms, and other locations. The resulting basin filled up with water and became known as the Devil’s Punch Bowl. Thor cast lightning bolt after lightning bolt upon the Devil, who retaliated by tearing up the earth and hurling it back. Local legend tells of a fierce battle between Thor and the Devil. Channel your inner warrior while enjoying a mighty Casey Brothers Extra Stout! Devil’s Helles Lager The most famous of the Casey Brothers, Steve “Crusher” Casey, immigrated to America, and utilising his signature “Killarney Flip,” was undefeated heavyweight wrestling champion of the world from 1938 through 1947 he was also a storied boxer, defeating US champion Tiger Warrenton in 1940. They went on to win numerous Salter Cups at the Killarney Regatta races during the early 1930s, and never lost a race across Europe and the United States. The boys were champion oarsmen with humble beginnings, rowing across Kenmare Bay to and from school. This stout honours the seven Casey brothers who hailed from County Kerry – a unique family of fine athletes blessed with incredible strength, agility and skill. Proudly stocked with locally produced beers from the Killarney Brewing Company, named after local myths and legends, evoking emotions of all things Killarney.
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