May Bank Holiday Weekend in West Cork

This May Bank Holiday weekend with so many things to do in West Cork, there is no other place to be and no more central location than our hotel West Cork. Although most activities won't begin till the Friday, we at the West Cork Hotel are starting the bank holiday weekend early with a traditional music session in the Ilen Bar, our pub in Skibbereen this Thursday 3rd May. From Friday over the rest of the weekend, there are festivals and events happening all over the County of Cork but 2 popular local West Cork festivals to be enjoyed are the Ballydehob Jazz Festival and the Drimoleague Feile Beag Festival. The Ballydehob Jazz Festival will take place from the 4th-7th May, and most events at this festival are free of charge and concerts are held in the town's pubs, cafes, schools, street stages and the Ballydehob Community Hall. The Drimoleague Feile Beag Festival, also taking place on the 4th-7th May and includes many free event for all ages including pub charades, ceili, funfair, basketball tournament, arts and crafts exhibition, flower arranging, fancy dress, street music, and much more.