West Cork Islands
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Runners will head to Whiddy Island this Saturday for the first Whiddy Island Run The 5k event is part of the West Cork Islands Run Series which will conclude with the Do Run Run on Sherkin Island in August. The run series reflects a growing interest in activity tourism along the Wild Atlantic Way. The …
Whiddy islanders are inviting visitors to celebrate the island’s past with a weekend of activities at the island’s Olden Ways Festival (11th-12th July). Whiddy gained national coverage this year with the broadcast of TV3’s acclaimed Islanders series. The show, which gained nationwide acclaim, focused on a year in the life of islanders Tim and Danny …
Summer begins on the islands with the West Cork Islands Festival Weekend this June 13th-14th. The festival kicks off what will be a wonderful summer of walks, heritage events, stories and laughter. With a West Cork Islands Run Series, and lots of events on the water too, it’s sure to be a summer to remember. …
If you want to spend the summer on the water, then Heir Island (Hare) is the place to be! Home to the renowned Heir Island Sailing School, and a haven for sailors and kayakers, this small island is also a great place to go to watch a play, or just take in the peace and …
Whiddy Island is just a short ferry ride from Bantry town, and its the perfect spot for walks with gorgeous views across Bantry Bay and the Beara and Sheep’s Head peninsulas. Bantry’s walking festival kicks off the summer season here, and visits from the West Cork Literary Festival and Fit-Up Theatre Festival are planned as …
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