Lawrence Cove

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Lawrence Cove is a sheltered inlet on the north side of Bere Island, West Cork, Ireland, to the west of the village of Rerrin.

One of Bere Island's ferry services operates from there. It is also the location of a yachting marina, [1] and formerly the location of a British Army facility. [2] Lawrence Cove Marina provides winter boat storage facilities, [3] and there is also a craft shop at the marina. [4] Nearby Rerrin village has a pub, a shop, and post office. [4]

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References

  1. "Lawrence Cove Marina". bereisland.net. Bere Island Project Group. Retrieved 7 November 2018.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  2. "Bere Island Lodge, Lawrence's Cove". bereislandlodge.com. Bere Island Lodge. Retrieved 7 November 2018. [Lawrence Cove] was where the British Army kept its supply of coal for its barracks and quartersCS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  3. "Services - Marina Winter Yacht Storage". lawrencecovemarina.ie. Lawrence Cove Marina. Retrieved 7 November 2018.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  4. 1 2 "Lawrence Cove Marina". bereisland.net. Bere Island Project Group. Retrieved 7 November 2018.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)

Coordinates: 51°38′N9°49′W / 51.633°N 9.817°W / 51.633; -9.817