In this episode of the Traveling in Ireland podcast, Jody chats with Jim Murphy, the sixth-generation owner of a restored 18th-century thatched cottage in Mitchelstown, County Cork.
Jim shares the story of his family home, the restoration that saved it, and how travelers today can rent the cottage for their own Irish getaway.

Highlights
- The Murphy family’s six-generation connection to the cottage
- The restoration journey that preserved its authenticity
- Why Mitchelstown is a central base for day trips around Cork, Limerick, Waterford, and Tipperary
- What guests can expect when staying in a period home with modern comforts
- Local flavor: cafés, pubs, and the Galtee Mountains framing the town

Full show notes & links at: https://irelandfamilyvacations.com/thatch-cottage-rental-county-cork/regions-and-counties/south-west-ireland/cork/