West Cork Islands
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The cluster of Martello towers on the West Cork Islands indicate the vital strategic importance of Bantry Bay and its fascinating maritime heritage. West Cork’s Martello towers were built by the British between 1801 and 1805 to strengthen their defences against the French. The Act of Union in 1800 had made Ireland part of the …
TFI Local Link Cork launches new bus service connecting Allihies and Kilcrohane TFI Local Link Cork is launching a new bus route which will improve connectivity between Allihies and Kilcrohane from Monday 12th of June. Route 232 will operate 4 daily return services, 7 days a week, creating a new connection between Kilcrohane, Allihies and Bantry and will …
Garinish Island is an island garden of rare beauty nestled in Glengarriff Harbour on Bantry Bay! Garinish Island or Ilnacullin, as it is also known, is 15 hectares in size, and it has become renowned among horticulturists and lovers of trees and shrubs all around the world. The remarkable gardens on Garinish Island owe their …
Throughout Heritage Week 2023, explore the traditions and practices, knowledge and skills passed down through generations on the West Cork islands. National Heritage Week, an initiative by the Heritage Council, celebrates every aspect of Ireland’s past from its military history to its everyday traditions. The West Cork islands have a unique heritage of island living …
Theatre returns to the West Cork islands this summer with the West Cork Fit-Up Theatre Festival bringing drama offshore! The Fit-Up Theatre festival brings the best of modern theatre to small venues on the islands, and the performances throughout July and August are always enjoyed by islanders and visitors alike. The festival gives local audiences …
Cape Clear Island International Storytelling Festival 2022 Cape Clear Storytelling Festival is one of Ireland’s most distinctive and best-loved festivals. The festival team is happy to announce that this year’s Cape Clear International Storytelling Festival is a hybrid festival with a combination of both live events on beautiful Cape Clear Island and some evening online …
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