Welcome to West Cork
From Kinsale to the three rugged westerly peninsulas, nature sets the pace of this beautiful southwest corner of Ireland. Read more here
Inspiration
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Food Culture
West Cork’s farmers, award-winning artisan producers and chefs are leading Ireland’s culinary revolution …
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Gardens
Garden enthusiasts and gardeners will delight in the 23 gardens on the West Cork Garden Trail, the longest running of its kind in Ireland …
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Walking
West Cork has something for everyone and the same can be said when it comes to its rich variety of walking routes …
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Festivals
Whatever time of the year you visit West Cork, there is always something going on! These are some of Ireland's finest annual festivals …
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Beaches
West Cork features some of Ireland’s most spectacular beaches from the more well-known Inchydoney beach in Clonakilty to the hidden gems …
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So much to see & do in West Cork
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Element Wellness
Courtmacsherry
Nestled near Dunworley Beach between Courtmacsherry and Barryroe, Element …
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Shanley’s Bar
Clonakilty
Family owned since 1904; if a night of music is what you’re looking for, this …
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The Whale’s Tail
Clonakilty
Part of Clonakilty Distillery, the Whale’s Tail restaurant is a family-run …
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SUSU Boutique
Clonakilty
SUSU boutique offers a mix of both well renowned and exlcusive labels …
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What's on in West Cork
Read the latest edition of the West Cork People newspaper to find out.
Wild Atlantic Way
The Wild Atlantic Way, stretching 2,500km along Ireland’s beautiful untamed coastline from Malin Head in Donegal to the Old Head of Kinsale in West Cork, is the world’s longest touring route.
The route features 159 ‘Discovery Points’ including ‘15 Wonders of the Wild Atlantic Way’; in other words, iconic must-see sights along Ireland’s west coast, three of which are located in West Cork - Dursey Island, Mizen Head and the Old Head of Kinsale.
The route has been described by Failte Ireland as
“AN ADVENTURE
YOU’LL NEVER FORGET”
Look out for its unique zig-zag signage.