Trish and Pete's West Cork
Food Scene
O'Neill Coffee
64 Townshend StIts the best cup of coffee in Skibbereen.
Every Saturday from 0800 till 1500. This is one of the best food markets in Ireland. Beautiful fresh produce from local growers and producers. Great atmosphere and great chats to be had. Also, Pete has a stall selling his unique and unusual photography here, so pop along for a chat - view his work at www.reddoorphoto.org
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Skibbereen Farmers’ Market
Market StreetEvery Saturday from 0800 till 1500. This is one of the best food markets in Ireland. Beautiful fresh produce from local growers and producers. Great atmosphere and great chats to be had. Also, Pete has a stall selling his unique and unusual photography here, so pop along for a chat - view his work at www.reddoorphoto.org
Open every day a restaurant and bar serving great seafood in a very quiet and pretty village by the sea.
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Mary Ann's Bar and Restaurant
Main StreetOpen every day a restaurant and bar serving great seafood in a very quiet and pretty village by the sea.
Lovely spot overlooking the harbour for open sandwiches and a pint.
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Hayes' Bar & Kitchen
Lovely spot overlooking the harbour for open sandwiches and a pint.
Great restaurant, cafe and deli with wonderful food prepared by an award winning Michelin starred Chef.
Customs House Baltimore
Great restaurant, cafe and deli with wonderful food prepared by an award winning Michelin starred Chef.
Fabulous smoked wild fish. You can sample their produce and even do a smoking course with Sally Barnes.
Woodcock Smokery
Fabulous smoked wild fish. You can sample their produce and even do a smoking course with Sally Barnes.
Drinks & Nightlife
A super cool iconic music venue serving up a wide array of all sorts of music, comedy and DJs in the small village of Leap. Plus they do amazing wood fired pizzas.
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Connolly's of Leap
Main StreetA super cool iconic music venue serving up a wide array of all sorts of music, comedy and DJs in the small village of Leap. Plus they do amazing wood fired pizzas.
Nice local pub right by a Blue Flag beach with superb sea views takeaway food.
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The Skibbereen Eagle
Nice local pub right by a Blue Flag beach with superb sea views takeaway food.
Join many visitors and locals for the simple pleasure of watching the sun go down over Sherkin Island as you drink a perfect pint of Guinness.
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Bushes Bar
Join many visitors and locals for the simple pleasure of watching the sun go down over Sherkin Island as you drink a perfect pint of Guinness.
The Corner Bar in Skibbereen is a must for experiencing the best in local traditional Irish Music at weekends and Mondays. Check their Facebook page for the latest news.
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The Corner Bar
37 Bridge StThe Corner Bar in Skibbereen is a must for experiencing the best in local traditional Irish Music at weekends and Mondays. Check their Facebook page for the latest news.
Sightseeing
Walk out to the Beacon and drink in the views of the Atlantic, then amble back to the harbour to have a pint of Guinness in Bushes Bar and watch the sun set over Sherkin Island.
Baltimore Harbour
Walk out to the Beacon and drink in the views of the Atlantic, then amble back to the harbour to have a pint of Guinness in Bushes Bar and watch the sun set over Sherkin Island.
Drombeg Stone Circle
A very impressive and well preserved stone circle.
Visit the Lighthouse at Mizen Head for wonderful views, history and a nice café too.
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Mizen Head Lighthouse
Visit the Lighthouse at Mizen Head for wonderful views, history and a nice café too.
Ancient hill fort hidden away in the countryside with the most amazing views of the coastline. Park at Castlehaven Church and walk down the hill to the signpost.
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Knockdrum Stone Fort
Ancient hill fort hidden away in the countryside with the most amazing views of the coastline. Park at Castlehaven Church and walk down the hill to the signpost.
Just a 5 minute drive from us. Fabulous house set in wonderful grounds and with the very special Sky Garden which is one of only two in the world. The house has a cafe and restaurant. Check opening times on the website and Facebook page.
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Liss Ard Estate
Castletownsend RdJust a 5 minute drive from us. Fabulous house set in wonderful grounds and with the very special Sky Garden which is one of only two in the world. The house has a cafe and restaurant. Check opening times on the website and Facebook page.
Parks & Nature
It has walks for every ability, views to die for and you feel that you are completely in the wilds. There is a lovely cafe right at the end of the peninsular where you can walk to the lighthouse and reward yourself with home made apple pie and cream.
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Sheep's Head
It has walks for every ability, views to die for and you feel that you are completely in the wilds. There is a lovely cafe right at the end of the peninsular where you can walk to the lighthouse and reward yourself with home made apple pie and cream.
West Cork is very popular with our cetacean friends and whales and dolphins are here in great numbers. The team at Whale Watch West Cork are very knowledgeable. Book in advance.
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Whale Watch West Cork
West Cork is very popular with our cetacean friends and whales and dolphins are here in great numbers. The team at Whale Watch West Cork are very knowledgeable. Book in advance.
Great Guided Kayak tours of the stunning local coastline. They also do a very popular night time trip under a full moon- absolutely stunning.
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Atlantic Sea Kayaking-Lough Hyne
Great Guided Kayak tours of the stunning local coastline. They also do a very popular night time trip under a full moon- absolutely stunning.
A lovely woodland area on a tidal inlet with trails, fairy houses and a park run every Saturday morning.
Rinneen woods
A lovely woodland area on a tidal inlet with trails, fairy houses and a park run every Saturday morning.
Unique and rather magical land locked sea lake with great walks, wild swimming and views.
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Lough Hyne
Unique and rather magical land locked sea lake with great walks, wild swimming and views.
In my view, the Beara peninsular is more stunning, quieter and less touristy than the Ring of Kerry. You can walk, cycle or drive it and it has many secret places, deserted beaches, wonderful wildlife, and a cable car trip over to Dursey Island thst is an experience to remember.
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Beara Peninsula
In my view, the Beara peninsular is more stunning, quieter and less touristy than the Ring of Kerry. You can walk, cycle or drive it and it has many secret places, deserted beaches, wonderful wildlife, and a cable car trip over to Dursey Island thst is an experience to remember.
One of the many quiet, secret beaches along the stretch of coast between Castletownshend and Baltimore.
Tralispeen Cove
One of the many quiet, secret beaches along the stretch of coast between Castletownshend and Baltimore.
Everything Else
Find your Irish ancestors or a hot desk with super fast 1 GB broadband.
It has everything you need to know about the fascinating history and nature of the area under one roof.
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Skibbereen Heritage Centre
It has everything you need to know about the fascinating history and nature of the area under one roof.
You don't have to miss that meeting or be late with that assignment if you hire a hot desk at the Ludgate Hub. With 1 GB connectivity in the heart of Skibbereen, you can extend your break and work from West Cork.
The Ludgate Hub
Townshend StreetYou don't have to miss that meeting or be late with that assignment if you hire a hot desk at the Ludgate Hub. With 1 GB connectivity in the heart of Skibbereen, you can extend your break and work from West Cork.
Shopping
A unique co-operative of many local makers and artists. Its filled with lovely stuff for all budgets.
West Cork Crafts
4 Bridge StA unique co-operative of many local makers and artists. Its filled with lovely stuff for all budgets.
Its a great supermarket with loads of choice and lots of locally produced food, seafood and meat.
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Field's SuperValu Skibbereen
Main StreetIts a great supermarket with loads of choice and lots of locally produced food, seafood and meat.
The Old Mill Stores
A wonderful shop, full of interesting stuff carefully curated by Tom and Clare.
The Yellow Door
Full of all sorts of local arts ad crafts in the heart of Baltimore.
Arts & Culture
Regional Art Centre that attracts International Artists and exhibitions. Also has activities for children and a great café.
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West Cork Arts Centre
UillinnRegional Art Centre that attracts International Artists and exhibitions. Also has activities for children and a great café.
Fantastic gallery in the heart of Cork city. Always something interesting. Great cafe. And its free entry.
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Crawford Art Gallery
1 Emmett PlFantastic gallery in the heart of Cork city. Always something interesting. Great cafe. And its free entry.