Island Guide
Events Calendar - Our West Cork Islands Events Guide!
Our events listings are packed with festivals, regattas, workshops, courses and more across West Cork's eight islands. If you're planning a trip to Bere, Dursey Heir, Cape Clear, Garnish, Sherkin, Long, or Whiddy islands, this is the place to find out what's on during your West Cork trip.
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A stay in West Cork isn't complete unless you've experienced a trip to the West Cork islands. So, head out to the islands, enjoy their beautiful land and seascapes, and immerse yourself in the very best of island life.
Find out what's on across the West Cork islands with our online events calendar!
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Three Day Sea Kayaking Safari with H2O Kayaking – Sherkin Island
Join our exciting three day sea kayaking safari from Sherkin Island, West Cork, Ireland
Dates
- June 17th -19th Fully Booked
- July 15th-17th Spaces available
- August 5th-7th Spaces available
- August 26th-28th Spaces available
Come to Sherkin Island to experience the peace and tranquillity of island life while at the same time exploring one of Irelands best kept secrets.You will have the time to relax and watch the world go by from the comfort of a kayak and the end of a day’s paddling sit with friends watching the sunset over Roaring Water Bay.
Prices start from €395 per person including accommodation, meals, and equipment.
You will be fully equipped with a kayak to suit your ability level and size along with all the necessary equipment for your adventure. After a safety briefing and basic training, our expert local guides will share their knowledge and love of the sea with you on this exploration of the island.
Our tours are run in an environmentally sound way to minimize the impact on wildlife
Itinerary
Day 1
On the day of arrival after checking in and a good meal, you will paddle at sunset or by moonlight in the sheltered waters of the Cúinne to get acquainted with your kayak.
Day 2
The second day will see us explore the islands, deserted beaches and pristine coastline of Sherkin Island and the surrounding area. We’ll stop for lunch along the way in one of the many sheltered coves or beaches, watching the seals as they watch us! Your expert local guide will bring you safely to places only accessible by sea kayak, tell you stories of piracy of old and share his knowledge of the wild life in the Bay.
Day 3
Dawn is often the calmest part of the day so on the last day we’ll rise early to welcome in the day with a gentle paddle before (second!) breakfast. The rest of the day can be spent wandering the lanes and beaches of the island on foot before heading home that afternoon.
Whether you are an experienced paddler or a first timer we can tailor our tours to suit.
H2O is run by Pat Rodgers, an experienced kayaker and all-around adventurer.
Based on Sherkin Island in the heart of West Cork’s Carberry Isles. 3-day safaris!
West Cork Runners Retreat
Need an island escape to look forward to this summer? A little reminder that this is the last week to avail of early bird pricing on our two exciting new running retreats in West Cork. Be sure to register your interest this week before prices increase. A few places left on both July and August dates.
We will have two retreats (July and August) this summer 2022 at this fabulous venue.
- July :Monday 25th – Thursday 28th
- Aug :Monday 15th – Thursday 18th
After an amazing retreat in West Cork in 2019 pre covid, we are excited to return again now to the beautiful Beara Peninsula in 2022. This year we have a new exciting venue as our base on the glorious Bere Island. We will spend our 4 day (3 night) escapes at the spectacular Wild Atlantic Glamping.
A true escape – the views don’t get any more spectacular than here.
What will we be doing?
From a running perspective, the focus will be on enjoyment of our running, taking some time to focus on mindful running, technique, mobility, injury prevention and planning for our running future. There is no pressure to run fast or run far! In fact, we want you to leave feeling refreshed rather than tired.
Our summer escapes are suitable for anyone who can run 5k between 25 and 35 minutes and possibly have run 10k in the past. Any longer runs we do on the escape will have plenty breaks along the way.
Mary will be leading all these running getaways and you may also get to meet some more of our coaches along the way! More about Mary’s coaching.
Book your place: Please email Mary if you are keen to book in with your accommodation preference, any dietary requirements and a little info about the running you currently do.
About
Mary founded ForgetTheGym 15 years ago when she left her ‘proper job’ to follow her passion for moving outdoors. A relative late comer to fitness, Mary understands what it’s like not to feel ‘sporty’ and loves building confidence in new runners and helping people reach their running goals.
Mary is the author of the book ‘Get Running’ published in 2019 by Gill Books. She is a regular columnist with The Irish Times and a frequent voice on radio, television and print (See latest media). She has plenty practise on the roads herself having completed over 45 marathons and ultramarathons.
Three Day Sea Kayaking Safari with H2O Kayaking – Sherkin Island
Join our exciting three day sea kayaking safari from Sherkin Island, West Cork, Ireland
Dates
- June 17th -19th Fully Booked
- July 15th-17th Spaces available
- August 5th-7th Spaces available
- August 26th-28th Spaces available
Come to Sherkin Island to experience the peace and tranquillity of island life while at the same time exploring one of Irelands best kept secrets.You will have the time to relax and watch the world go by from the comfort of a kayak and the end of a day’s paddling sit with friends watching the sunset over Roaring Water Bay.
Prices start from €395 per person including accommodation, meals, and equipment.
You will be fully equipped with a kayak to suit your ability level and size along with all the necessary equipment for your adventure. After a safety briefing and basic training, our expert local guides will share their knowledge and love of the sea with you on this exploration of the island.
Our tours are run in an environmentally sound way to minimize the impact on wildlife
Itinerary
Day 1
On the day of arrival after checking in and a good meal, you will paddle at sunset or by moonlight in the sheltered waters of the Cúinne to get acquainted with your kayak.
Day 2
The second day will see us explore the islands, deserted beaches and pristine coastline of Sherkin Island and the surrounding area. We’ll stop for lunch along the way in one of the many sheltered coves or beaches, watching the seals as they watch us! Your expert local guide will bring you safely to places only accessible by sea kayak, tell you stories of piracy of old and share his knowledge of the wild life in the Bay.
Day 3
Dawn is often the calmest part of the day so on the last day we’ll rise early to welcome in the day with a gentle paddle before (second!) breakfast. The rest of the day can be spent wandering the lanes and beaches of the island on foot before heading home that afternoon.
Whether you are an experienced paddler or a first timer we can tailor our tours to suit.
H2O is run by Pat Rodgers, an experienced kayaker and all-around adventurer.
Based on Sherkin Island in the heart of West Cork’s Carberry Isles. 3-day safaris!
West Cork Runners Retreat
Need an island escape to look forward to this summer? A little reminder that this is the last week to avail of early bird pricing on our two exciting new running retreats in West Cork. Be sure to register your interest this week before prices increase. A few places left on both July and August dates.
We will have two retreats (July and August) this summer 2022 at this fabulous venue.
- July :Monday 25th – Thursday 28th
- Aug :Monday 15th – Thursday 18th
After an amazing retreat in West Cork in 2019 pre covid, we are excited to return again now to the beautiful Beara Peninsula in 2022. This year we have a new exciting venue as our base on the glorious Bere Island. We will spend our 4 day (3 night) escapes at the spectacular Wild Atlantic Glamping.
A true escape – the views don’t get any more spectacular than here.
What will we be doing?
From a running perspective, the focus will be on enjoyment of our running, taking some time to focus on mindful running, technique, mobility, injury prevention and planning for our running future. There is no pressure to run fast or run far! In fact, we want you to leave feeling refreshed rather than tired.
Our summer escapes are suitable for anyone who can run 5k between 25 and 35 minutes and possibly have run 10k in the past. Any longer runs we do on the escape will have plenty breaks along the way.
Mary will be leading all these running getaways and you may also get to meet some more of our coaches along the way! More about Mary’s coaching.
Book your place: Please email Mary if you are keen to book in with your accommodation preference, any dietary requirements and a little info about the running you currently do.
About
Mary founded ForgetTheGym 15 years ago when she left her ‘proper job’ to follow her passion for moving outdoors. A relative late comer to fitness, Mary understands what it’s like not to feel ‘sporty’ and loves building confidence in new runners and helping people reach their running goals.
Mary is the author of the book ‘Get Running’ published in 2019 by Gill Books. She is a regular columnist with The Irish Times and a frequent voice on radio, television and print (See latest media). She has plenty practise on the roads herself having completed over 45 marathons and ultramarathons.
Three Day Sea Kayaking Safari with H2O Kayaking – Sherkin Island
Join our exciting three day sea kayaking safari from Sherkin Island, West Cork, Ireland
Dates
- June 17th -19th Fully Booked
- July 15th-17th Spaces available
- August 5th-7th Spaces available
- August 26th-28th Spaces available
Come to Sherkin Island to experience the peace and tranquillity of island life while at the same time exploring one of Irelands best kept secrets.You will have the time to relax and watch the world go by from the comfort of a kayak and the end of a day’s paddling sit with friends watching the sunset over Roaring Water Bay.
Prices start from €395 per person including accommodation, meals, and equipment.
You will be fully equipped with a kayak to suit your ability level and size along with all the necessary equipment for your adventure. After a safety briefing and basic training, our expert local guides will share their knowledge and love of the sea with you on this exploration of the island.
Our tours are run in an environmentally sound way to minimize the impact on wildlife
Itinerary
Day 1
On the day of arrival after checking in and a good meal, you will paddle at sunset or by moonlight in the sheltered waters of the Cúinne to get acquainted with your kayak.
Day 2
The second day will see us explore the islands, deserted beaches and pristine coastline of Sherkin Island and the surrounding area. We’ll stop for lunch along the way in one of the many sheltered coves or beaches, watching the seals as they watch us! Your expert local guide will bring you safely to places only accessible by sea kayak, tell you stories of piracy of old and share his knowledge of the wild life in the Bay.
Day 3
Dawn is often the calmest part of the day so on the last day we’ll rise early to welcome in the day with a gentle paddle before (second!) breakfast. The rest of the day can be spent wandering the lanes and beaches of the island on foot before heading home that afternoon.
Whether you are an experienced paddler or a first timer we can tailor our tours to suit.
H2O is run by Pat Rodgers, an experienced kayaker and all-around adventurer.
Based on Sherkin Island in the heart of West Cork’s Carberry Isles. 3-day safaris!