Summer on the Islands Festival 2022!

Experience the best of West Cork’s island life at the summer-long Summer on the Islands Festival 2022!

Spend the summer making vivid memories as you visit eight West Cork islands, meet seven island communities, and immerse yourself in the experience of the Wild Atlantic Way. The Summer on the Islands Festival is a wonderful way to savour the best of island life!

There will be more events added shortly so do keep in touch!

Events Calendar

Here are just a few of the Summer on the Islands Festival events to tempt you across the water.
Go on … Get out there!

JUNE

The Hold Art Exhibition – 20th – 26th June 2022 – Bere Island
The Nature of Paint – Art Exhibition 23rd June-4th July Sherkin Island
O’Driscoll Clan Gathering – 26th June 2022 – Cape Clear
Bere Island Park Run – Every Weekend See Events Calendar

JULY

Seven Steeples – Sara Baume (West Cork Literary Festival) – July 9th 2022 Whiddy Island
The Vespertine Quintet – July 10th 2022 Sherkin Island
Bere Island Midsummer Run – July 9th 2022 Bere Island
3-Day Sea Kayaking Safari – July 15th – 17th 2022 Sherkin Island
Bere Island Park Run – Every Weekend See Events Calendar
Where the Stones Sing- Sherkin Island Summer Festival – July 5th-14th 2022 – Sherkin Island
West Cork Fit-Up Theatre Festival July 14th – August 12th 2022 Bere, Heir, Sherkin and Whiddy Island
Indigestion – West Cork Fit-Up Festival July 23rd 2022 – Bere Island (Double Bill with Around the World in 80 Quid)
Indigestion – West Cork Fit-Up Festival July 19th 2022 – Heir Island
Indigestion – West Cork Fit-Up Festival July 14th 2022 – Whiddy Island
Nurture and Nature – Sherkin Summer Festival – July 16th -21st Sherkin Island
Around the World on 80 Quid- West Cork Fit-Up Festival July 22nd 2022 -Whiddy Island
Around the World on 80 Quid- West Cork Fit-Up Festival July 23rd 2022 – Bere Island
Wake – West Cork Fit-Up Festival 22nd July 2022 – Sherkin Island
Wake – West Cork Fit-Up Festival 26th July 2022 – Heir Island
Wake – West Cork Fit-Up Festival 30th July 2022 – Bere Island
Wake – West Cork Fit-Up Festival 29th July 2022 – Whiddy Island
Victor’s Dung – West Cork Fit-Up Festival 16th July 2022 – Bere Island

AUGUST

The Parish – West Cork Fit-Up Festival August 2nd 2022 -Whiddy Island
Bere Island Festival – August 4th – 7th 2022 August Bere Island (Programme TBA)
West Cork Fit-Up Theatre Festival July 14th – August 12th 2022 Bere, Whiddy and Sherkin Island
3-Day Sea Kayaking Safari – August 5th-7th 2022 Sherkin Island
Heir Island Regatta – August 11th 2022
Heir Island 5km Fun Run – August 11th 2022
Cape Clear 5km Run – August 13th 2022 Cape Clear
Do the Do Run Run – Sherkin Island August 20th 2022
3-Day Sea Kayaking Safari – August 26th-28th Sherkin Island
Bere Island Park Run – Every Weekend See Events Calendar

SEPTEMBER

Bere Island Park Run – Every Weekend See Events Calendar
Cape Clear Storytelling Festival – September 2nd-4th 2022 Cape Clear

Note: Taste of West Cork will not be going ahead in 2022

Find the full Summer on the Islands Festival programme on the events calendar!

Events Calendar

Heritage on the Islands

Away from the mainland, but connected to the currents of world history, our islands have fascinating stories to tell. Visit the heritage centres on Bere Island and Cape Clear to find out about shipwrecks and military history.
Or join the walking trails on Bere, Sherkin and Whiddy Islands to explore their amazing unspoilt landscapes.

Bere Island’s Heritage Event series and bus tours give fascinating insights throughout the summer.
For details, see https://westcorkislands.com/calendar

Culture & Creativity

The West Cork Fit-Up Theatre Festival is bringing an exciting programme of plays to Sherkin, Bere, Heir, and Whiddy islands this summer. They make magical locations for these popular events! Sherkin – the island of the arts – also has a busy programme of art and photography exhibitions planned. Performance, exhibition, and tour details will be added here as they become available.

Runs & Regattas

Summer sees the islands celebrate sailing skills in a series of colourful and entertaining regattas, runs and adventure races. Check out Active Islands for more details!

SEPTEMBER

Tall Tales

The Cape Clear Storytelling Festival (September 2nd-4th 2022) is a captivating event for storytellers and story-lovers alike! Over more than 20 years, it has become a must-visit event for anyone with a passion for the spoken word.

Food for Thought

Heir Island yoga retreats and Bere Island’s Music and Silence Festival offer time for quiet contemplation and the appreciation of the peace our islands offer.

West Cork’s islands are the jewels of the West Cork coastline. Set in the pristine Atlantic waters that shape Ireland’s south-west peninsulas, their unspoilt landscapes are home to thriving communities with great stories to tell. West Cork’s islanders are waiting to welcome you into a series of events throughout the summer that will celebrate island heritage, and give you the chance to enjoy fabulous local produce, music, and creativity.

There’s something for everyone in our packed Summer on the Islands programme, from island runs and regattas to festivals that celebrate story-telling and Celtic traditions … Throughout the summer, we have a varied and intriguing programme of events on offer. Check out the full programme online at https://westcorkislands.com/calendar

Keep up to date with what’s on

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Tel. 086 303 0991 with enquiries, or email us via our contact form!