Have you ever stood on a pier and felt the weight of a thousand years of secrets pulling at the tide? Gazing across the shimmering blue of Baltimore Harbour, it is easy to see why this corner of West Cork is a haven for modern-day dreamers. But beneath the tranquil surface and the gentle hum of Sherkin ferries lies a history so dramatic it sounds like a Hollywood script. This isn't just a scenic getaway; this is the ancestral home of the O’Driscolls—a clan of seafarers, smugglers, and "noble" pirates who once ruled the Atlantic waves with an iron grip.
