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Bantry is a colourful, bustling town set at the head of Bantry Bay, a spectacular, natural, deep-water gulf. The town has a vibrant and colourful shopping district, as it is a hub town for a large catchment area. The paved town square is the focal point of Bantry where many local events and festivals are held – including a thriving farmers’ market every Friday. It is a vibrant and welcoming town with plenty happening to entertain locals and visitors alike. Nestled between the two peninsulas of the Sheep’s Head and Beara, Bantry has some wonderful scenery and is surrounded by gentle hills, woods, streams, and has both coastal and cliff walks. There are many heritage walks in and around Bantry and information points are strategically placed around town highlighting them, as well as outlining the history and wildlife of the area. The friendly staff at the community-run tourist office in Bantry are only too happy to guide and advise visitors to the area.
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Whiddy Island
Whiddy Island is a short ferry ride from Bantry Pier. Exploring the island, which featured on the TV3 ‘Islanders’ series, on foot is easily done and the walks offer a diversity of nature and beautiful views. A large assortment of birds makes it a birdwatchers’ paradise plus historical sites and ruins to see including a fortified battery built in Napoleonic times and the remains of an airstrip used during World War I by the United States. www.whiddyislandferry.com Bantry House with Ba ntry Bay, Whiddy Isla nd and the Beara Penin sula in the background .
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Béicìn Walk
The Béicìn Walk is one of five Bantry Heritage Council loop walks. The entire loop is an easy grade consisting of paths and pavements for the entire 2.5km, which makes it very popular with families who have buggies to push or with young children on bicycles. The promenade also has a variety of open-air gym equipment all along the seafront, which makes it a most scenic way to keep fit.
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Visit Bantry House and climb the iconic 103 steps for a spectacular view of the house and Bantry Bay beyond it. Explore the gardens and discover delights, such as a croquet lawn, grass tennis court, circular flower beds, sunken gardens. Be sure to follow the stream walk or the woodland walk up to the walled garden. www.bantryhouse.com
Go Fishing on Lough Bofinne
Lough Bofinne is a stocked lake three miles out of Bantry, which offers wonderful fishing spots for anglers as the majority of the lake is fringed by roads and easily accessible. There is a floating pontoon and boats are available to hire. The lake has a high stock density of adult rainbow trout and is regularly stocked to give great angling returns. www.cfb.ie
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Floury Hands Cafe & Bakery Main Street, Bantry
Open 8am-5pm daily (open until 7 pm during the festivals in Bantry) Everything we sell we make instore from scratch. We do breakfast and lunch and some of the nicest cakes in the whole of West Cork. We have seating upstairs for up to 40 people.
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Bantry Market
The Bantry Market is held on the square in Bantry on Fridays. Originally, the fair was held on the first Friday of every month with people bringing livestock, produce and bric a brac to sell. The market has grown in size and now incorporates a farmers’ market which has an assortment of organic produce, olives, eggs, cheese, fish, meats and local crafts.
Fore! Fancy a round of golf?
You’re spoilt for choice in this area. Bantry Bay Golf Club is a superb 18-hole championship golf course, designed by Christy O’Connor Jnr, and voted the best in West Cork in ‘Golf Digest’ magazine in 2010. The course is situated in a stunning scenic setting with 14 holes overlooking the bay and the breathtaking sea views of the islands and the mountains of Bear will stay with you for a long time, even if you’re having and off-day on the greens! Another option is Glengarriff Golf Club with its nine-hole course also located in a spectacular scenic setting. The club’s Honorary President is erstwhile local resident, the famous Hollywood film star Dr Maureen O’Hara-Blair.
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Captain Francis O’Neill
Captain Francis O’Neill, a native of Tralibane, Bantry, who became police chief in Chicago, was responsible for writing down the old traditional Irish tunes which had been passed down from generation to generation. By doing so, he was able to save a lot of tunes which would have otherwise been lost or forgotten over time. The memorial to Chief O’Neill at Tralibane, a life-size bronze sculpture of him playing a flute, is well worth visiting to read the plaques on the commemorative wall. www.francisoneill.ie
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Culture Kitchen
Andrew Heath of Manning’s Food Emporium and Áine Brosnan offer three special ‘Culture Kitchen’ tours to showcase the best of West Cork’s food and cultural treasures. They include Ballylickey, Borlin and Bullocks; Monks, Miners and Megaliths on the Sheep’s Head Peninsula; and Pirates, Pioneers and Panorama on the Beara Peninsula.www.manningsemporium.ie
Kilnaruane Pillar Stone
The Kilnaruane stone is an isolated standing stone in a field overlooking Bantry Bay. It is of great importance as it has a very rare depiction of the kind of boat that St Brendan is assumed to have used to reach America. The inscriptions and carvings in the stone show four men in a boat, navigating skywards through a sea of crosses.
Bantry Cinemax
The Bantry Cinemax is a threescreen cinema that shows all the latest releases – including certain films in 3D. It makes a wonderful venue for family-time out on a rainy day. Cinemax also has a great line up of arthouse films during winter/spring, which are shown each Tuesday at 8.30pm. See The Southern Star newspaper for weekly schedule. www.cinemaxbantry.com
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Set on the shores of Dunmanus Bay, the Tin Pub not only has splendid views, a beer garden set in a mature garden and a path leading down to a small secret beach, but is in itself quite a phenomenon. How often can you say you have had a pint in a Tin Pub?
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The Goats Path Drive is the scenic route which connects Kilcrohane to Bantry via Ghearies. The drive offers a sweeping vista of Bantry Bay. At the summit, Seefin mountain, there is a statue of The Pieta and a parking lay-by. Also, look out for Finn McCool’s seat, a lovely stone slab that has the inscription ‘Water and Ground in their Extremity’
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The Sheeps Head Producers Market and Shop
OʼKeeffeʼs SuperValu
Situated in the Old Creamery in Kilcrohane, this is a delightful initiative that shows how a community can get together and provide a vital economic link to the area. The ethos is wonderfully green and sustainable as all the artisan produce is locally-sourced and created. It is a lovely outlet for small-scale produces and a focal meeting point in the community.
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Sheep’s Head Lighthouse and Walks
The Sheep’s Head way is a fully marked 120km route which encompasses numerous loop walks of varying lengths and is ideal for self-guided walks and photo opportunities. At the end of the peninsula, Toreen, there is a coffee shop and toilet facilities. From here, the lighthouse is an easy and accessible hike and on a good day, you may be thrilled to see a passing whale or pod of dolphins. www.livingthesheepsheadway.com
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We stock all the latest brands from some of the top high street fashion designers in Europe. Our extensive range of ladies fashions caters for women of all ages and sizes. You’ll find the latest trends at affordable prices
Tel: 027 54313
We have on display a variety of ready-made and made-to-measure blinds and curtains. Our friendly staff are on hand to offer you expert advice.
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Bamboo Park
The Bamboo Park in Glengarriff is a great place to explore. Numerous paths weave past mini bamboo plantations to exotic gardens where ferns, palm trees, hydrangea, fuchsia and cosmos thrive. All the paths lead down to the shore where you have wonderful views of Glengarriff Harbour and the stunning vista of Sugarloaf and the Caha Mountain range in the background.
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Glengarriff Nature Reserve and Woods
These woods are one of the finest examples of sessile oak woods in Ireland. There are several walks within the reserve and all are clearly marked out along well-maintained paths. The Riverside walk is a gentle loop walk of about 1km. The Big Meadow Walk (3.5km) and the walk up to Lady Bantry’s Lookout are two other very popular walks in the woods.
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Ewe Gallery and Gardens
The Ewe Gallery is Ireland’s only fully interactive outdoor art gallery. Nestled within a 280-acre nature reserve, the Ewe is full of sculptures and surprises in the woodlands as you stumble upon delights made from textiles, mosaics, ceramics, steel, copper, concrete, wood, glass and mixed media. It is a truly memorable place to visit and the kind of place where you discover that ‘the more you look, the more you see’.
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The chapel at Gougane Barra is the most picturesque chapel in all of Ireland. It is situated on an island in the romantic mountain lake where St Finbarr established his hermitage. The source of the River Lee is found in the slopes above the lake. The adjacent forest park also has numerous paths and trails to explore and is a walkers paradise with something to suit every ability. www.gougannebarra.com
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Carriganass Castle
Located on the northern bank of the Ouvane River near Kealkil, Carriganass Castle, built in 1541 by Dermot O’Sullivan Beare, is steeped in history. It is also unique in that it is one of the few castles in Ireland to have the status of being owned and managed by the local community. There are currently four walks which start from Carriganass Castle; two are linear walks and two are loop walks. Pilgrims Way Walk – Linear walk, which will take you from Carriganass Castle to Gougane Barra; Kealkil Stone Circle – Linear walk talking you to the Kealkil Stone Circle; Poc an Tairbh (Bull’s Pocket) – Loop walk of about 3 hours in duration; Srón na Gaoithe (Nose of the Wind) – Loop walk of about 3.5 hours in duration. www.carriganasscastle.com
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Future Forests
Future Forests is an award-winning and innovative garden centre. The shop is built out of wood and children love threading their way through the paths that wind around fruit trees and over little streams. Future Forests stocks a huge selection of plants from bare rooted trees and shrubs to roses and perennial flowers. You can choose your garden and have it posted directly to your home.
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Holy Well at Kealkil
There are over 3,000 Holy Wells in Ireland, but one to visit has to be the Kealkil Holy Well. Immaculately maintained and painted with white and blue trim, it has an aura of holiness and stillness around it. Amongst all the statuettes of Mother Mary, look out for the little statue of a nun who stands out endearingly in her black habit and cloak.
Harrington’s O’Sullivan’s
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Bluepool – Poulgorm
This is a beautiful, public picnic area in the heart of Glengarriff village. It is also the port for two ferries and has a delightful, short walk through the woods to the children’s playground.
Kalbo’s café Artists in studio
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The megalithic site comprising a stone circle, standing stones and cairn. The stone circle consists of five axis stones and the standing stone, over four metres high, is thought to be the highest standing stone in Ireland. The hike up to the stone is rather strenuous and can be wet in places, but the views of Bantry Bay and Mullaghmesha Mountain, are well worth the effort.
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Bantry Town This map shows you the street layout of Bantry and the location of useful amenities such as the garda station and chemists. The numbers indicate the location of the local businesses that are advertising within this guide (also see other maps on pages 6, 8, 12, 18). On all advertisements you will see a reference number. Simply find the corresponding number on the maps to find the location of a particular advertiser.
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The Beara Peninsula is the most rugged and wildly romantic of all of West Cork’s Peninsulas. It remains one of the most unexplored peninsulas due to the fact that its narrow winding roads and breathtaking mountain passes cannot accommodate average tour buses. The Beara Peninsula has two mountain ranges, the Caha Mountains and Slieve Miskish Mountains running down its spine which both contribute to its rugged and untamed landscape and enhance its natural beauty. The entire peninsula is studded with archaeological sites such as stone circles and wedge tombs as well as being steeped in myths and legends – it is definitely a place for curious minds to visit.
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Kayaking with seals in Adrigole
At the West Cork Sailing Centre, not only can you learn to sail like an expert, but you can hire a skippered sailing yacht and take a trip to Bere Island. Kayaking is also on offer and as Adrigole has such a sheltered bay. It makes an ideal venue for beginners, who will also be delighted with the inquisitive seals who like to swim alongside the kayaks. www.westcorksailing.com
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Dursey Cable Car
At the very tip of the Beara peninsula, you will find Ireland’s one and only cable car. The cable car links the mainland to Dursey Island and offers a thrilling crossing. There is a font of holy water in the car. The ride takes about ten minutes as it dangles you 250m across the Dursey sound, a notoriously treacherous channel of water. www.durseyisland.ie
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Castletownbere is Ireland’s leading whitefish port and boasts one of the finest natural harbours on the coast. It is a lovely town to visit and many of the Beara Way walking trails originate in the area. Be sure to visit the famous MacCarthy’s Bar on the square which is featured on the cover of Pete McCarthy’s book of that name. Dating back to the 1870s, as little as possible has changed since.
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This moody, gothic style mansion was once the home of the prosperous Puxley family who made their fortune from copper mining in Allihies. The house was burned down by the IRA in 1921. Right beside the Puxley mansion is Dunboy Castle, which was besieged and destroyed by English forces in 1602. A famous novel, ‘Hungry Hill’ written by Daphne du Maurier, is based on the Puxley family and was written whilst she was a guest at Puxley manor.
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Allihies Copper Mines and Museum
The town of Allihies is the most westerly parish of Co Cork and has a ‘new view around every corner’. The Allihies Copper Mine Museum tells of the miners’ lives and of the conditions they worked in, including those of the women and children. The museum also has an art gallery, gift shop and café.
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Bantry continued... SUP Bantry – is it as easy as it looks?
Learn to SUP which is short for Stand Up Paddling, a new water activity taking hold in West Cork. SUP is great for all ages from 8 – 80 and requires no previous experience nor stamina or fitness levels. It is a low impact sport and hobby that everyone can enjoy. GSUP operates from the Abbey in Bantry and anywhere there is a demand for its services. www.gsup.ie
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Adrigole and the Healy Pass
Adrigole is the gateway to the Beara Peninsula and it is from here that the Healy Pass can be accessed. The Healy Pass is one of the most panoramic mountain passes in Ireland and rises to an elevation of 334m as it cuts its way up to the two highest points in the Caha range, where it passes through, into Kerry. It is named after Tim Healy, the first governor-general of the Irish Free State, who was born in Bantry.
The library is now situated where the Bantry Woollen Mills used to operate from. The waterwheel has been restored and now works in its original position overlooking Bridge Street. It is particularly impressive to visit after a heavy rainfall.
Diving in Beara (PADI)
Go diving in Beara – for advanced divers, there are reefs, wrecks, pinnacles and drifts to explore. There is a three-hour beginner programme, which runs each day, giving people the chance to discover the wonders of scuba diving for the first time. www.bearadiving.com
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Great Famine Exhibition
Bantry Water Wheel
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The Rope Walk is a loop walk of about 4km. It starts in Bantry town centre and goes past the pier and out towards the Abbey. It follows the footpath until past the Westlodge Hotel and then it heads back into town to the point in Scart Road known as Custom Gap. Along the way, you will see the sign for the Kilnaruane Pillar Stone.
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Lough Hyne Visitor Centre
a fascinating insight into Ireland’s first Marine Nature Reserve, just 5km from Skibb. Visit the lake afterwards and follow the Nature Trail up Knockomagh Hill.
Genealogy Information for Skibbereen and district
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OPEN DAILY 11.00 A.M. - 5.00 P.M. West Cork Model Railway Village Inchydoney Road, Clonakilty, Co. Cork www.modelvillage.ie Phone: 023 8833224 Email: modelvillage@eircom.net
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The Alpaca Walk on Waterfall Farm
The Alpaca Farm is part of the Drimoleague Heritage Walking Trail and has something for everyone. The Alpacas are captivating and the walk has amazing waterfalls. The farm is free and open all year, but if you prefer a full guided farm tour to meet the miniature donkeys and giant-sized rabbits, booking is essential by ringing 028-31953. www.westcorkalpacas.com
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The Bantry Bay Sailing Club offers ISA-approved courses in dinghy sailing and has courses for both beginners and improvers. The club operates off the Abbey slipway as it is a sheltered and safe spot. It offers competitive prices and provides dinghies for the duration of the course. www.bantrybaysailingclub.org
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Garryvurcha was built in 1720 after a British Act of Parliament and is one of the oldest buildings in town. A number of the Earls of Bantry are buried here and it attracts considerable interest from visitors. The has recently undergone restoration due to the dedication of a SherkinFerry_Ad02.pdfpremises 1 02/06/2015 16:33 team of volunteers and community employment scheme workers.
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Hike up Mount Gabriel
The highest summit on the Mizen Peninsula, Mount Gabriel is 407 metres high and is used by the Irish Aviation Authority to house trans-Atlantic radar in two large domes. There are spectacular views from the top to the north across the Beara Peninsula towards South Kerry and southwards over Roaringwater Bay where the Fastnet Lighthouse can be seen on a clear day. There is also a road leading to the summit that you can drive up, if you are not into hiking.
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Castledonovan
Castledonovan is a medium-sized tower house that was the seat of the Clann Cathail of the O’Donovans during the 16th century. In the 1640s it was damaged by Oliver Cromwell’s forces who destroyed part of the structure with an explosion. Structural damage left the castle, near Drimoleague, standing idle for years, but its refurbishment has recently been completed and guided tours and entry are available.
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The RailwayArch Bridge
The twelve-arch bridge is a magnificent railway bridge that, back in 1886, was celebrated as being a major feat of engineering. It spans the Ballydehob Estuary and makes a lovely walk with beautiful views. The last train crossed over the bridge on the January 27th, 1947 before the railway was permanently closed.
Schull Planetarium and Observatory
Ireland’s only planetarium is situated in West Cork, on the grounds of Schull Community College, and is a unique, educational resource. It was officially opened in 1989. Star shows are projected across the 8m dome of the planetarium and, as they can be up to 50 minutes in duration, children under 7 are generally discouraged, as it cannot hold their attention for that amount of time. www.schullcommunitycollege.com/planetarium
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Top of the Rock Pod Pairc and Walking Centre
The most innovative and tranquil asset to walkers and campers in West Cork. The Pod Pairc in Drimoleague consists of seven delightful camping pods, which are located on a picturesque working farm. There is a purpose-built facility which has state-ofthe-art bathrooms, kitchens and games room. On site there are many farmyard animals as well as a children’s playground. www.topoftherock.ie
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Horseriding – Take a ride on the wild side
A wonderful way to explore the terrain of West Cork is by horseback. It gives a better opportunity of noticing the hedgerows and finer details which are often overlooked whilst driving. There are a few horse riding centres of excellence around Bantry and most of them offer the opportunity of a hack or out-ride along a bridle path in addition to traditional riding lessons.
Ahanafunsion Bridge and Moyney Bridge Walks
Part of the Drimoleague Heritage Trails, these walks can be done individually or combined to make a longer walk. The Ahanafunsion Walk takes in the convergence of rivers and has stepping stones, which provide entertainment for young walkers. There is a bird hide just off the trail. The Moyney is a beautiful riverside woodland walk. www.drimoleaguewalkway.com
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Take a drive, marvel at our scenery
Bantry makes an ideal base from which to tour both the Beara and Sheep’s Head peninsulas. Set aside a day for each – the longer route being the Beara circuit: Follow the N71 to Glengarriff and Kenmare, then left along the northern coastline, either taking the longer route (recommended) to Castletownbere, returning along the southern side, or cutting across through the Healy Pass to Adrigole and back via Glengarriff to Bantry. wA similar anti-clockwise circuit of the Sheep’s Head Peninsula can be done via the Goats Path, around to Kilcrohane, Ahakista, Durrus and back to Bantry.
Situated at the top of the beautiful Mealagh Valley, this route takes you on a 3km meander through deciduous woodlands and along the banks of the Mealagh River. The ancient Barnagowlane West wedge tomb is in the area and is worth visiting as it dates back to the Neolithic age, making it about 4,000 years old. www.everytrail.com
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Food & Beverage Andrews’ Centra.................................................. 37 Apache Pizza...........................................................5 Arundels By The Pier, Bar & Restaurant, Ahakista..................................................................16 Bantry Yarns & Tea Room.................................30 De Barra’s Restaurant.......................................43 Durrus Farmhouse Cheese..............................15 Eileen’s Bar, Kilcrohane.....................................14 Floury Hands Café & Bakery............................. 8 Harringtons Maple Leaf Bar, Glengarriff....23 Hegarty’s MACE Supermarket........................17 Julie’s Diner.............................................................12 Mannings Emporium, Ballylickey.....................3 Organico Health Food Shop & Café...............21 O’Connors Seafood Restaurant.........................1 O’Keeffe’s Supervalu..........................................18 O’Sullivan’s Quickpick & Filling Station, Glengarriff..............................................................24 P.F O’Shea, SPAR Foodstore, Glengarriff...47 Ross’s Bar, Durrus...............................................13 The Bantry Inn.........................................................7 The Bake House.....................................................11 The Boston Bar.......................................................9 The Brick Oven.....................................................45 The Drimoleague Inn.............................................6 The Mariner Restaurant....................................46 The Maritime Hotel.............................................28 The Quays Bar & Restaurant...........................10 The West Cork Hotel, Skibbereen..................21 Westlodge Hotel.....................................................2
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Tourism & Recreational Activities Bantry Bay Golf Club..........................................29 Bantry Development & Tourism Assoc.......44 Mizen Head Signal Station...............................25 Model Railway Village, Clonakilty..................33 Sherkin Island Ferry, Baltimore.....................34 Skibbereen Heritage Centre...........................32 The Lagoon Activity Centre, Rosscarbery..40 The Treehouse Indoor Play & Café, Skibbereen............................................................39 Top of the Rock, Pod Parc & Walking Centre, Drimoleague.........................................................36 Uillinn West Cork Arts Centre, Skibbereen............................................................22
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What’s On in 2015 • Every Friday is market day in Bantry’s Wolfe Tone Square, which draws a huge amount of people into the town and creates a great buzz about the place with its large array of colourful stalls and stall owners! • Guided heritage town walks are conducted throughout the summer months by knowledgeable local historian Hazel Vickery, who will tell participants about Bantry’s storied past and answer any questions people may have – for details call 027-50014.
June 18th to 21st
Jim Dowling Uileann Pipe and Trad Festival, Glengarriff – Reviving the tradition of uilleann piping in the area and a must for all piping and traditional music enthusiasts, this year’s festival promises to be a spectacular event with a strong artistic line-up featuring some renowned exponents of the genre. jimdowlingfestival.eu
June 26th to July 4th
West Cork Chamber Music Festival, Bantry – Over its 20 years, the festival has become one of Ireland’s most popular and well-loved classical music events with dozens of concerts in intimate settings, Bantry House is the main venue with St Brendan’s Church and St Brendan’s School in the town centre amongst the others. www.westcorkmusic.ie
June 26th to July 5th
Maureen O’Hara Golf Classic, Glengarriff – Honorary President of Glengarriff Golf Club, the Hollywood legend Maureen O’Hara-Blair, whose association with the area goes back over 40 years, has helped put the area on the map internationally and lent her name to the popular annual Golf Classic. www.glengarriffgolfclub.com
July 12th to 18th
West Cork Literary Festival, Bantry – A week later than usual this year, the festival boasts a lively line-up, featuring comedian Graham Norton, writers Dervla Murphy, David Nicholls and Michel Faber, and three- and five-day writing workshops on subjects like the novel, poetry, writing for the stage, the short story and investigative journalism. Each day is filled with readings, seminars, book launches and evening events – many of them free – and it includes a children’s festival. www. westcorkmusic.ie/literaryfestival/
July 17th to 19th
Eyeries Family Festival – Comedian and actor Pat Shortt will headline the 2015 Eyeries Family Festival with ‘Selfie,’ the hilarious tale of a singing undertaker. It is sold out, but there is much more to do during the festival and the village has been given a facelift in advance. www.eyeries.ie
July 18th
Beara Charity Cycle – There are two routes, both out of Castletownbere and back with the 122km one testing cyclists’ legs on Beara’s famous hills. The shorter 50km route has less climbing, going through some of the most dramatic scenery in Ireland while raising money for five worthy Beara charities. www. bearacharitycycle.com
July 30th to August 9th
Bantry Art Exhibition – This annual exhibition, which has been held for more than 25 years every summer, features the best of local artists at St Brendan’s National School.
July 31st to August 7th
Castletownbere Festival of the Sea – As one would expect, there is a great variety of marine-themed activities to entertain locals and visitors alike Children’s events run all through the week and there’s live music and entertainment on the streets and in the pubs. www.facebook.com/CTBFestivalInfo
August 1st to 3rd
Bantry BBQ Festival – If it’s August bank holiday weekend, then it’s BBQ Festival time in Bantry with barbecues on every street corner and musical entertainment to suit all tastes. Family activities include storytelling, fancy dress parade and games. www.visitbantry.ie
August 1st and 2nd
Wild Atlantic Way Golf Classic, BantrY – This is one of the big competitions of the year at scenic Bantry Bay Golf Club, sponsored by Rowa-Rowex with proceeds going to the Bantry Hopsice Project. www.bantrygolf.com
August 19th to 23rd
Masters of Tradition Festival, Bantry – A five-day festival held featuring a series of performances covering the full spectrum of Irish traditional music. Performances mainly take place in Bantry House and St Brendan’s Church. As ever, the festival is headlined by its artistic director Martin Hayes. www.westcorkmusic.ie/ mastersoftradition/
September 5th and 6th
Wild Atlantic Words Poetry Festival, Castletownbere – Performers and workshop leaders at the festival run by Hungry Hill Writing will include the awardwinning poets Afric McGlinchey, Annette Skade and Breda Wall Ryan. Festival patron is Bernard O’Donoghue. www.hungryhillwriting.com
September 6th
Bantry Agricultural Show – The last big show of the year on the summer calendar is held in probably the most scenic location in Ireland, the Rowa airstrip at The Beaches, which can also be reached by land or sea. www.bantryshow.com
September 11th to 13th
Chief O’Neill Traditional Music Festival, Bantry – Highlighting the achievements of the famous ‘Chief’ of the Chicago police force, Captain Francis O’Neill, as a collector of traditional Irish music, the festival will have a packed programme of concerts, workshops, sessions and fun to celebrate the amazing legacy of the man who grew up in Tralibane near Bantry. www.chiefoneillfestival.com
September 12th
An Post Rebel Tour, Glengarriff – There are two route options, the 160km Rebel Challenge, not for the faint-hearted, or the 85km Rebel Rider cycle, both through some of the most stunning scenery in Ireland. www.corksports.ie
October 24th to 26th
Westlodge Hotel Fastnet Rally, Bantry – A holiday weekend festival built for motorsport enthusiasts around the Westlodge Fastnet Hotel Rally, which will have its base in Bantry. www.nationalirishrallychampionship.com
December 31st
New Year Family Gathering, Bantry – A great family occasion to ring out the old year and ring in the new with the people who matter most to you. www. visitbantry.ie
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Charles Fort is open all year to visitors and is one of the best surviving examples of a 17th Century star-shaped fort. Much of its original 1678 construction remains. The fort was actively used by the military until 1922. It is also a popular civil weddings venue now, too.
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Located in the beautifully restored Gasworks building, the Skibbereen Heritage Centre houses the Great Famine Commemoration Exhibition as well as The Lough Hyne Visitor Centre where you can admire the salt-water aquarium depicting life in Lough Hyne while you watch an informative film of the reserve.
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Get an overview of the area in Village by visiting the Model Railway le of sca a on d ture cap lly utifu where West Cork is bea way Rail k Cor t Wes 1:24. The working replica of the through towns and is delightful as it chugs along rmative Exhibition countryside. There is also an info facility on-site. The cafe and m roo Centre, indoor play king toy trains, were miniature villages, with their wor uilt. The real-size reb and ed aint recently restored, rep town is a great way into s goe that n trai road hoo Choo-C age.ie lvill ode w.m ww to explore Clonakilty.
Situated at the end of the Mizen Peninsula, the visitor centre is a fantastic place to visit. The recently refurbished bridge across the massive crevice in the rock is not for the faint-hearted, but a stunning place to take photographs, or simply listen to the waves crashing below. The keeper’s kitchen and bedroom at the signal station at the end of the walk has been preserved as it was, as a tribute to the lifestyle of the men of the Irish Lights. There are many fascinating displays to be seen, both here at the signal station and back at the interactive visitor centre at the start.
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Bantry House and Gardens, Bantry
Bantry House is the ancestral home of the Earls of Bantry and is still owned and run by direct descendants of the Earls. The house and gardens command stunning views over the bay and the gardens which include lawn tennis courts, mazes and the famous climb of 103 steps, are stunning to explore. Tours of the house are given and there is a café on site.
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Uillinn – new arts centre in Skibbereen
The West Cork Arts Centre has this year moved into a brand new building, right in the centre of Skibbereen town. The imposing corten steel structure can be seen from most angles in the town, and the public are welcome to come in and have a look around as there are many public exhibitions on throughout the summer.Why not drop in for a coffee and a treat in the delicious Kalbo’s café on the ground floor, with its outdoor courtyard seating?
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Illnacullen Gardens, Garinish Island, Glengarriff
Located in the sheltered waters of Glengarriff harbour, Garinish Island is home to one of the most luscious gardens in Ireland. There is so much to see on the island, from the Martello tower, to alluring walled gardens, the Japanese gardens, the Casita, hidden beaches and the 100 steps that leave you with a sense of enchantment. There are ferries which operate from Glengarriff and on the way, you will pass the seal colony where the languid creatures can be spotted taking in the sun.
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While away a rainy day ... Visit historic Bantry House
Situated on the Wild Atlantic Way, Bantry House is open Tuesday to Sunday and on bank holiday Mondays from Easter weekend, April 3rd, to October 26th, 2015. Due to private functions throughout the summer the house or whole estate will be closed on certain days; go to their facebook page for daily updates. Sophie Shelswell-White, who has been running the estate since 2010, is the ninth generation of the family living in this historic stately home since 1739. www.bantryhouse.com
Get crafty at Bantry Yarns
Spin a yarn at Bantry Yarns and enjoy the welcome, the cupán tae and a relaxing and unique experience in the heart of Bantry town. A feast for the senses. www.facebook.com/BantryYarns
Old curiosity stop at museum
Bantry Museum is tucked away behind the fire station, off Wolfe Tone Square, and has a varied selection of artefacts which range from seagull eggs to gas masks. It is open from June through August, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am-1pm; Wednesdays and Fridays, 2-5pm.
Loads to do at Bantry Library
There’s always something happening at Bantry Library, open Tuesday to Saturday, 9.30am to 5pm with a wide range of books for lending to adults and children, including books on tape, CDs and DVDs, and newpapers to read. Internet access is available for registered library members and visitors. Advance booking for this service is advisable. Bantry Library holds a number of events during the year, the highlights including West Cork Literary Festival events with well-known authors and a summer arts programme for children. Children’s storytelling takes place every Saturday at 11am, for children from four to eight years old. Admission is free. www.corkcoco.ie/library
Unwind at a leisure centre
Bantry’s two main hotels have clean, modern leisure centres with all the latest amenities to help you relax and unwind from the stresses of everyday living. The Westlodge Hotel was one of the first hotels in Ireland to have a leisure centre and has a 16m swimming pool, a gym, sauna, jacuzzi and steam room, or you may simply prefer sitting by the pool reading a book by your favourite author. Opened in 2007, Club Maritime at the Maritime Hotel boasts a 19m pool, complete with jacuzzi, sauna, steam and hydro-pool facilities, as well as a fully-equipped gymnasium and pampering ‘You Time’ spa treatments are also available. www.westlodgehotel.ie www.themaritime.ie
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Welcome to Beautiful Bantry The Bantry Development & Tourism Association would like to welcome you to our lovely town. Bantry, in the heart of West Cork, is a region of lush vegetation, palm trees and semi-tropical flowers. The landscape is mountainous with parallel ridges running through the various peninsulas to the sea – mainly in the north-east/south - west direction. The rest of the terrain is occupied by valleys, hidden glens, hills, fast running rivers, woods and forests.The Bantry region is divided into three main areas corresponding with the peninsulas; i.e. The Beara Peninsula, The Sheep’s Head and the Mizen Peninsula. Bantry is the ideal base to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the coastal routes around each of the peninsulas. Bantry and West Cork is considered the most friendly, helpful, generous and possessing the gift of unlimited conversation with a great sense of humour. Bantry has a wide range of festivals throughout the year and all these events can be seen on our website www.visitbantry.ie or visit us in the Bantry Community Tourist Office which is staffed by volunteers from the area with the support of Cork County Council & Fáilte Ireland. Enjoy the many attractions and amenities here in Bantry in this excellent local publication by the Southern Star. We hope you enjoy your stay with us here in Bantry and we look forward to welcoming you back. Eileen M. O’Shea Chairman
June West Cork Chamber Music Festival - June 26th to July 4th July West Cork Literary Festival - July 12th to 18th Bantry Art Exhibition - July 31st to August 9th August BBQ Festival - August 1st to 3rd Wild Atlantic Way Golf Classic - August 1st and 2nd Masters of Tradition Festival - August 19th to 23rd
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September Bantry Agricultural Show - September 6th Chief O’Neill Traditional Music Festival - September 11th to 13th October Westlodge Hotel Fastnet Rally - October 24th to 26th December New Year Family Gathering - December 31st
Web: www.visitbantry.ie Email: bantryevents@gmail.com