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Water and Transport

Baltimore Sea Safari

DO YOU WANT TO RIDE THE WAVES AND EXPLORE THE COASTLINE? SEE WILDLIFE INCLUDING WHALES, DOLPHINS AND SEALS IN THEIR NATURAL HABITAT? THEN WE HAVE THE TRIPS FOR YOU! BALTIMORE SEA SAFARI is a locally owned, family run boat trip business from Baltimore in West Cork. We operate daily close-up coastal sightseeing boat trips with […]

Town Voucher

Skibbereen Gift Vouchers As part of the Skibbereen Loves Local and Shop Local campaigns, the Skibbereen & District Chamber of Commerce are delighted to launch a town voucher scheme – Skibbereen Gift Vouchers that can be redeemed in a number of participating Chamber businesses within the locality. They are the ideal gift to give this […]

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Cré Pottery Studio

  West Cork’s only Paint your own pottery, is situated in the center of Skibbereen on Market Street. Choose from hundreds of pottery pieces and paint with glazes. (Take away kits also available.) These will then be fired in the studio in our kilns and be ready to collect in a few days all shiny […]

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Financial and Legal

IFAC Skibbereen

ifac has been providing accountancy services and financial advice to farming families for over 40 years. With over 30 ifac offices nationwide, our clients can access top-quality service from a location that is convenient for them. From family farms and forestry ventures to food business start-ups and agri-tourism enterprises, businesses need to run efficiently, invest […]

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Beauty and Wellness

Essential Beauty

Revive.  Refresh.  Replenish. Established in 2008, Essential Beauty prides itself on offering the most up to date services in an inviting, tranquil environment using organic, natural & ethically sourced products. Opening Hours: Tues-Fri: 9.30-6.00 Sat: 9.30-5.00 Click here to view Essential Beauty Pricelist Gift Cards Beauty Packages Treatment Rewards Card Wheelchair Accessible Visa/Laser cards accepted […]

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Festivals and Events News Things To Do

Skibbereen Walking Festival

Skibbereen Walking Festival Weekend with guided walks through quiet country roads with some off-road sections, something for walkers of all abilities.
Meeting point for all walks is Skibbereen Heritage Centre with bus transport provided to and from out-of-town walks, except Walk 4 at Lough Hyne and Walk 7 at Drinagh Co-Op, Skibbereen.
Fee E10/walk including bus and complimentary tea/coffee for all walks, except walk 2 to Sherkin & Heir Islands E20 (including ferry) and no charge for walks 4 and 7.

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E-PC Computers

E-PC is a Skibbereen based computer shop providing computer sales, services and repairs. Free computer diagnostics. PC, laptop and console repairs.

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Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town, Skibbereen

[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town comes to Skibbereen this weekend Sat 12 and Sun 13 December. Saturday 12 December sees the Business & Community Expo take over the Skibbereen Sports Centre with over 70+ exhibitors.  There will be an opportunity to avail of a Business Supports Clinic as well as a […]

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Skibbereen welcomes Down and Dirty competitors

Welcome to Skibbereen and the very best of luck to the 1000 participants who have signed up for the 6k Down and Dirty Adventure Challenge. The organisers have been working hard on the course for the last number of weeks and there will no doubt be a few surprises for you to enjoy this year! […]

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Construction, DIY and Garden

Dan McCarthy Builder

Dan McCarthy Builders will be delighted to help you through each of the stages involved in a typical building project.  Dan McCarthy Builders (Skibbereen) Ltd. Established 1997 – for all your building needs. Dan McCarthy Builder Lurriga Skibbereen Phone: 028 21431 Email: Click Here Website: Click Here

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Countdown to National Digital Week

Please click image to get a glimpse of what’s happening in Skibbereen this week…… and if that has whetted your appetite you can preview the full schedule here: Digital Week Full Schedule Remember you can keep fully up to date with what’s happening in Skibbereen during National Digital Week by checking the following links too: Website […]

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Skibbereen hosts Ireland’s first ever National Digital Week, Nov 3 – 8

4 days, 60 Speakers, 3000 attendees, 1 inspirational location This exciting initiative takes place in Skibb from Nov 3 – 8 and showcases how one small group of people is building Ireland’s most high tech town – read more about what all the buzz is about here! The early bird offer for the event finishes this Wednesday, […]

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Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town – Skibbereen

Bank of Ireland Skibbereen are hosting Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town in December.  An Information Evening is being held this Thursday in the West Cork Hotel @ 6pm so please come along to find out more about how this in initiative can support your local business.

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The Ilen River – A Journey from Source to Sea

Please take a little time to have a look at this fabulous video by Colin Hickey which really showcases the River Ilen: Ilen River – A Journey from Source to Sea Photo: Nikki Kitley

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You can help light up Skibbereen this Christmas

Skibbereen is fundraising for new Xmas Lights which will have not only a positive impact on the local community but will also welcome our visitors and returning family and friends. If you would like to help the town look its best this Xmas then please donate to the fundraising campaign by clicking the link below: […]

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Ilen Swim & Kayak this Sunday 27 September in Skibbereen

This inaugural event takes place along the River Ilen from 4-7pm and promises to be a fun family afternoon with Paddle Boarding and Kayaking along the river as well as feature swim races for the mores serious competitor over 1.5km and 3km and to top it all the weather forecast looks like it will be […]

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“March Back in Time: Jeremiah O’ Donovan Rossa Torchlit Parade.”

Well done to all involved in the March Back in Time event last Friday night.  Fantastic atmosphere and great crowds in Skibbereen to commemorate the centenary of O’Donovan Rossa’s death in 1915 and to mark the opening of Skibbereen Arts Festival with a parade like no other  – click here to sample the atmosphere on the […]

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AUDITIONS AND CASTING FOR A MODERN YOUTH PRODUCTION OF SHAKESPEARE’S “THE MERCHANT OF VENICE”

OPEN TO ALL 14-19 YEAR OLDS -NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE NECESSARY-  AUDITIONS WILL TAKE PLACE AT ST.JOSEPHS NATIONAL SCHOOL, SKIBBEREEN ON FRIDAY, 18TH SEPTEMBER FROM 7.30PM-8.30PM. THOSE INTERESTED IN AUDITIONING  SHOULD CONTACT BACKSTAGE-IRELAND 091-590706/e-mail backstageireland@eircom.net This September, Backstage Academy of Performing Arts-Skibbereen, will hold auditions for a youth production of Shakespeare’s ‘The Merchant of Venice’.   This […]

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Skibbereen Tourist Office Re-opens for 2015 Season

Skibbereen Tourist Office has re-opened for the 2015 summer season. The office opens on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 – 4pm during May and will open 7 days a week from June. The office has already had a lot of visitors from not only Ireland and the UK but also France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, […]

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Backstage Academy “Frozen Summer Camp” in Skibbereen

Backstage Academy of Performing Arts are holding a “Frozen Summer Camp” in St Joseph’s National School, Skibbereen from Mon 6th to Friday 10th July.   For more details please contact Backstage – 091 590706 or backstageireland@eircom.net. More information can also be found on the registration form which can be downloaded here Backstage Summer Camp Form […]

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Southern Star hosts Skibbereen Business Breakfast

REMINDER that the Southern Star are hosting a Business Breakfast in the West Cork Hotel, Skibbereen on Friday, May 1st at 7:30 am. The Skibbereen & District Chamber of Commerce are delighted to be in partnership with the Southern Star for this event as they look on it as an excellent opportunity for business in […]

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Skibbereen Tourist Office Re-opens early May

Following a successful season in Skibbereen last year, Fáilte Ireland are happy to work again in partnership with Skibbereen & District Chamber of Commerce so that the Tourist Office will be once again be open 7 days a week from June for the 2015 summer season. To facilitate the extended opening hours the office will […]

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Run for Cycle Against Suicide – Wed 8 April and Thu 9 April

 Cycle Against Suicide Skibbereen Jim Breen, founder of Cycle Against Suicide is on his mammoth run of 50k each day for 28 days consecutively and is expected to arrive in Skibbereen next Wed April 8 at approx 3pm so please come out and support Jim on this leg of his journey! The Skibbereen Stage of […]