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Skibbereen Chamber in association with Ludgate invites you to a breakfast briefing: Getting your digital ducks in a row Using digital & social media tools to grow your business Tuesday February 11th • 8-9am • Ludgate, Townshend Street Tea/Coffee at 8am. 8.10 start With Greg Canty -Social Media Consultant/Managing Partner of Fuzion Communications Greg is […]
ABBEY LOOP WALK Moderate Loop Walk • Distance: 4.3bm Total Climb: 60m • Time: 1 to Ihr 15min Terrain: roadside footpaths, public part?, quiet roads & riverside walh. Description: from trailhead at Shibbereen Heritage Centre towards West Cort? Hotel on lien Street, crossing Kennedy Bridge through O’Donovan Rossa Memorial Park to Marsh Road. Through Glencurragh […]
There will lots for shoppers and their little helpers, to enjoy in Skibbereen in the run up to Christmas this year. New this year on Saturday December 15 the Animal Roadshow and Mobile Zoo will take up residence in Skibbereen Tourist Office from 1-4pm! The Animal Roadshow is an educational service dedicated to introducing the […]
Don’t forget to dust off the Christmas geansai and get down to Skibbereen on Friday 30th November for Skibbereen’s annual Christmas Parade – prizes for best jumper for Adults and Kids.
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Don’t miss Christmas Lights in Skibbereen
Festive fun launches in Skibbereen on Friday 30th November when the annual Christmas Parade welcomes Santa and Mrs. Claus into town where they will be joined by Skibbereen Fire Service, West Cork Civil Defence and a few other familiar faces who will be there to join in the fun too! This year Santa will switch […]
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Skibbereen Arts Centre
West Cork Arts Centre was established in 1985 in Skibbereen, Co. Cork. It is a publicly funded arts facility that creates opportunities for the people of West Cork to have access to, and engagement with, local and global arts practice of excellence. It supports a multi-disciplinary arts programme with a focus on contemporary visual art . It […]
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The Islands
There are many islands to explore near to Skibbereen. Across the harbour from Baltimore the West Cork coastline merges into the myriad islands and rocky islets known collectively as Carbery’s Hundred Isles. Each of the main inhabited islands — Cape Clear, Sherkin and Heir — has developed a unique personality through being separated from the mainland […]
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Origins of Skibbereen
The Origins of Skibbereen Skibbereen (population c. 2,000) is a vibrant market town serving a large hinterland. The town as we now know it owes its origins to a raid of Algerian Pirates on nearby Baltimore in 1631, when 100 people were taken as ‘white slaves’. A small number of survivors moved up the river Ilen to establish […]
Congratulations to John O’Driscoll who recently launched Blueprint Financial Planning at the West Cork Hotel. Based in Skibbereen, West Cork, Blueprint Financial Planning serves its clients nationwide and is a client-focused, impartial and informed financial advisory firm. The event launch was hosted by Jonathan Healy, MC on the evening and included an Entrepreneur Roundtable as […]
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West Cork History Festival
Welcome to the West Cork History Festival
Selling property in West Cork for 4 generations
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St. Patrick’s Parish, Skibbereen
Skibbereen Parish is served by the same team of clergy as Rath and the Islands.
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Top Ten Facts
Top 10 Facts about Skibbereen 1. The name “Skibbereen” is thought to have derived from ‘skiff’, a type of boat used for crossing the river. 2. Prior to 1600 most of the land belonged to the native McCarthy tribe who were the overlords but the O’Driscolls also reigned there – today McCarthy remains the town’s most common surname. 3. At […]
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Genealogy Service
Genealogy Service at Skibbereen Heritage Centre Genealogy service for the greater West Cork area by appointment with our genealogy team. Trace your West Cork ancestry and research your family tree. Our genealogists, Margaret and Deirdre, can help you trace your West Cork ancestry and are happy to help you by appointment or online. Catholic Church […]
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The Great Famine – an Gorta Mór
The Great Famine – an Gorta Mór Skibbereen was devastated by the Great Famine of the 1840s. As one of the worst affected areas in all of Ireland, Skibbereen is synonymous with this tragic period in Irish history when over one million people died . Many of the buildings in the town have direct links to the […]
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Skibbereen on Video
Skibbereen A Place Apart Skibbereen is located in the heart of West Cork. Rich with culture and community as well being a bustling market town, Skibbereen is a wonderful place for visitors and residents alike. West Cork from the Air West Cork Coastline from the Air
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Places to Go
Lough Hyne is a beautiful salt-water lake situated just 5km from Skibbereen town. There is a long history of marine research at Lough Hyne which makes it one of the most-studied sites in the world. It has a wide variety of marine habitats and species and was designated as Europe’s first Marine Nature Reserve in […]
If you enjoy a taste for our culinary creations, why not join us for Afternoon Tea at only €12.50 per person? Our dedicated team will serve an elegant and sumptuous afternoon tea complete with something sweet, something savoury, why not add some Sparkle to your afternoon with a choice of Prosecco or Champagne! Pre Booking […]
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Cottages for Couples
Distinctive Luxury Cottages for Romantic Breaks in West Cork. Cottages for Couples offer seven luxury cottages and three luxury treehouses for short breaks in three locations.