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Skibbereen, Co. Cork

Skibbereen (Irish: An Sciobairín), is a town in Ireland known as the capital of West Cork. The name "Skibbereen" (often shortened to "Skibb") means "little boat harbour". The river Ilen which runs through the town reaches the sea at Baltimore.

Skibbereen is the 'hub' of West Cork and it is an ideal base from which to discover the delight that the area has to offer. But Skibbereen - the town - has more to offer. Thankfully, the advance of commercialism hasn't yet reached Skibbereen which means that the town still retains its local, colourful and friendly feel.

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Island Cottage

Skibbereen, Co. Cork

Classes/Courses / Cookery School / Restaurant

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Gardens

Kilravock Garden

Durrus, Co. Cork

Phemie Rose started the West Cork Gardening Trail in association with the Harold Barry Trust to show others just what could be done And the paradise Phemie has created with her husband Malcolm is proof indeed of just how special gardens there can ...

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Golf

Bantry Bay Golf Club

Bantry, Co. Cork
Course Type: Clifftop-Parkland

Founded in 1975, Bantry Bay Golf Club in Co Cork has been described as "one of the most spectacular golf courses in the world" and visitors have long been enthralled by the charms of West Cork and this delightful course. The 6,690 ya ...

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Self Catering

Rolfs Cottages

Baltimore, Co. Cork

Built around a courtyard and set in mature grounds and gardens, all of the Self-Catering Holiday Cottages have their own garden patio and a front terrace. From here, you can enjoy views of the distant hills (with a historic Spanish tower) to the ...

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What's On

Clonakilty Market - Co Cork - Fridays

Every Friday 9am - 2pm

Location:

Varies: Currently adjacent to O'Donovan's Hotel,Clonakilty

Contact:

Gerard Kelleher: 0876775600

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Tourist Attractions

Skibbereen Heritage Centre

Skibbereen, Co. Cork

The Heritage Centre is located in the award winning, beautifully restored Old Gasworks Building, in Skibbereen and is home to the Great Famine Commemoration Exhibition that commemorates the tragic period in the 1840s that is known in Irish Histor ...

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Wedding Venues

Mary Anns Bar and Restaurant

Castletownshend, Co. Cork

Castletownshend is one of west Cork’s most picturesque villages and was home to Somerville and Ross, the two Victorian ladies who wrote Tales of an Irish R.M. - and it is also where you will find the lovely church of St Barrahane famous for ...

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