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Co Creator: pure_cork gormu.ecoadventures
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Posted On: July 2nd 2026, 06:27 pm
I genuinely had no idea Ireland had a history of sweat houses until I experienced this guided heat and water ritual with @gormu.ar in West Cork

Inspired by the old Irish tradition of the Tigh Allais, the team at Gormú has created something really special that feels deeply connected to the landscape and its history

From drinking fresh water at a holy well, to moving between the Atlantic and the Puball Allais, breathing in essential oils, listening to local folklore, and experiencing one of the most incredible sauna rituals I’ve ever done, every part of it felt so thoughtfully put together

If you’re looking for unique things to do in West Cork, this is one I can’t recommend enough - it was unreaall

Our whole group left absolutely buzzing

Had you ever heard of Ireland’s ancient sweat houses before?

📍 Gormú, West Cork

This experience was part of a pr invite

#westcork #irishexperience #wildatlanticway
Comments (31)
o_haodha_ 4 months ago

o_haodha_

Wow Dave

thebulletlally_ 4 months ago

thebulletlally_

😍😍

catherine.omahony 4 months ago

catherine.omahony

I wouldn't be drinking the well water in West-Cork ..

seananocoistin 4 months ago

seananocoistin

The sweat houses are much older than 250 years. They go back over a thousand and a half years.

hannahbrady____ 4 months ago

hannahbrady____

It was so amazing 😍

sweathousesaunahookpeninsula 4 months ago

sweathousesaunahookpeninsula

Hence our name 🔥 That looks fab, we must try it. 🔥

irish.hikes 4 months ago

irish.hikes

You need to check out @tighnalluis in Dublin 🔥

gooldyjohn 4 months ago

gooldyjohn

I did one on a native reserve with native people in British Columbia about 20 years ago . The heat was oppressive- nearly had a panic attack . They didn’t mind they let me out . Interesting how we have similar history as natives

daly_kayann_ 4 months ago

daly_kayann_

@no_fixed_abode_ :O

retreatyourselfirl 4 months ago

retreatyourselfirl

WOW sounds so amazing, Harry from Loughavalla Farm loop told us all about this and this is so fantastic the Conor is bringing it back in real time !!! We are on our way !!!!! Thanks @aish_a_ling 👏👏❤️❤️

smokeysleepsaround 4 months ago

smokeysleepsaround

This looks like so much fun! I can’t get over the hats though 😂

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