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Summer Country Show at The West Cork Hotel

The West Cork Hotel is delighted to announce the Summer Country Show on May 26th.

With Musical Legends such as Declan Nerney, Paddy O' Brien, Patrick O' Sullivan, Kathy Durkin, Louise Morrisey & John Hogan - we can guarantee a night of great music, great entertainment and great craic.

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Baltimore Wooden Boat Festival

The scenic fishing village of Baltimore is the place to be over the next few days with the Baltimore Wooden Boat Festival taking place from the 22nd until the 24th May. The festival is a celebration of traditional wooden boats and is a must for those who own, sail or has an interest in boats.

The aim and goal of the festival is to encourage interest in the traditional wooden boats of the area to promote the revival in traditional boat building. The festival is now a regular event where the village hosts lovers of wooden working boats worldwide.

When it comes to hotels near Baltimore West Cork and places to stay in Skibbereen, given the short fifteen minute drive from Skibbereen to Baltimore, the West Cork Hotel is the perfect choice for exploring the vast array of things to do in West Cork. This Skibbereen Accommodation is the perfect proximity to enjoy the festivities at the Baltimore including the range of activities in the locality including angling, kayaking and surfing.

Also a great addition to the weekend is to exploring the nearby islands, including Cape Clear, Sherkin and Heir Islands. Not only is this B&B Skibbereen situated just a short distance from Baltimore, when it comes to hotels near Schull, the village is situated a mere twenty minute drive from our hotel.

Every year the festival attracts boats from both here in Ireland, the UK and across Europe including France. Races are organised for various types of boats during the festival and in the pilot race, Currachs are rowed out to boats which are under sail, where a pilot is also put on-board This is inspired by the real life race to get to work as a pilot on a transatlantic sailing ship. 

During the festivals, talks will also be held in Dún na Sead Castle and the Baltimore sailing club. Other planned activities include demonstrations of how to build a boat, lobster pot weaving as well as rope-fender making. There are plenty kid’s activities planned also including model boat building.

Sailors and boat-lovers from near and far are invited to the stunning village of Baltimore for a weekend of sailing, talking, learning and partying in true West Cork style!