Tourists always descend on the most famous attractions when they go on holiday. But there are often lesser-known alternatives nearby that can be just as rewarding to visit but are less crowded and often much cheaper.

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We've had our fill of football yobs harping on about the off-side rule, which anyone dull enough to care knows is open to interpretation.

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Millstreet sits at the feet of the mountains where the Boggeragh and Derrynasaggart ranges come together in the tumbled country of north Cork. It's a neat, compact place with brightly coloured houses along the main street, some handsome neoclassical public buildings and a cheerful air of civic pride.