Rock Formation Fear
Fear
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About this place
This rock was in the shape of a man or fear in Irish, until the top half broke off. It was also known as the Fear Bréige which can be interpreted as a scarecrow. It is a fishing mark for trawlers.
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Updated 2026-11-14
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Getting There & Parking
Fear is located in County Cork, roughly 79 km (1h 10m drive) from Cork and 361 km (5h 20m) from Dublin. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Copper Rock (1.1 km away).
Cork79 km
~1h 10m driveKillarney85 km
~1h 15m driveDublin361 km
~5h 20m driveVideos
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