Capturing the Essence of Ireland

Eight years ago, travel agents Bernard and Marie Hayes spent a summer at their holiday home in west Cork.

They were so taken with the scenery, seascape and easy way of life in the area around Clonakilty that they decided to make it their permanent home.

The couple have been involved in the travel business for 30 years - they own and operate Bernard Hayes Travel in Cork.

Two years ago, they began ...