Guidebook for Baltimore
Sightseeing
The Baltimore Beacon is a white-painted stone beacon at the entrance to the harbour at Baltimore, County Cork, Ireland. The beacon was built at the order of the British government following the 1798 Rebellion. It was part of a series of lighthouses and beacons dotted around the Irish coast, forming a warning system.
The beacon is locally known as "Lot's Wife", after the Biblical woman turned into a pillar of salt.
Leave the car in the village and walk. There since before the famine it's a great for a short walk where you will meet others and watch life on the sea go by. From island ferries and fisherman to sail races and sail schools in the harbour.
On the way back stop in the square for sundowners or a meal.
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Balitmore Beacon
Beacon RoadThe Baltimore Beacon is a white-painted stone beacon at the entrance to the harbour at Baltimore, County Cork, Ireland. The beacon was built at the order of the British government following the 1798 Rebellion. It was part of a series of lighthouses and beacons dotted around the Irish coast, forming a warning system.
The beacon is locally known as "Lot's Wife", after the Biblical woman turned into a pillar of salt.
Leave the car in the village and walk. There since before the famine it's a great for a short walk where you will meet others and watch life on the sea go by. From island ferries and fisherman to sail races and sail schools in the harbour.
On the way back stop in the square for sundowners or a meal.
Sherkin Island (from the Irish Inis Earcáin) lies southwest of County Cork in Ireland alongside other islands of Roaringwater Bay. It has an average population of 100 people, measures 3 miles long by 1.5 miles wide (5 km by 3 km). The island has a primary school, two pubs with a hotel, B&B, community centre and a church.
Sherkin has its own special character. A West Cork anecdote has it that Sherkin's residents live off their art: island craft, paintings and book writing all inspired by Sherkins tranquil lifestyle. The busiest season starts with school summer holidays when people with young families visit the island. The busiest day of the year is a celebration of Sherkin Regatta, usually held on the 3rd weekend in July, but which is postponed to August if weather does not allow. On this day the island is crowded with sea rowers and their fans. Children's activities, music and food stalls are all part of this Sherkin fair.
Sherkin was once a busy island and had a population of around 1,000, which started diminishing during the Great Irish Famine in the mid-19th Century. Now the population is reduced and varies greatly between the summer and the winter months, with increases in summer as people return to holiday houses and tourists arrive. People from all over the globe discovered this secluded spot and consequently settled down here, these include: Americans, Australians, Canadians, Danish, French, Germans, British and Russians.
For more see here: http://sherkinisland.eu/
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Sherkin Island
Sherkin Island (from the Irish Inis Earcáin) lies southwest of County Cork in Ireland alongside other islands of Roaringwater Bay. It has an average population of 100 people, measures 3 miles long by 1.5 miles wide (5 km by 3 km). The island has a primary school, two pubs with a hotel, B&B, community centre and a church.
Sherkin has its own special character. A West Cork anecdote has it that Sherkin's residents live off their art: island craft, paintings and book writing all inspired by Sherkins tranquil lifestyle. The busiest season starts with school summer holidays when people with young families visit the island. The busiest day of the year is a celebration of Sherkin Regatta, usually held on the 3rd weekend in July, but which is postponed to August if weather does not allow. On this day the island is crowded with sea rowers and their fans. Children's activities, music and food stalls are all part of this Sherkin fair.
Sherkin was once a busy island and had a population of around 1,000, which started diminishing during the Great Irish Famine in the mid-19th Century. Now the population is reduced and varies greatly between the summer and the winter months, with increases in summer as people return to holiday houses and tourists arrive. People from all over the globe discovered this secluded spot and consequently settled down here, these include: Americans, Australians, Canadians, Danish, French, Germans, British and Russians.
For more see here: http://sherkinisland.eu/
CAPE CLEAR, Ireland’s southernmost inhabited Gaeltacht island, 3 miles long by 1 mile wide, lies 8 miles off the coast of West Cork. 3 miles west of the island stands the solitary Fastnet Rock. Saint Ciarán, the island’s patron saint, allegedly the earliest of Ireland’s four pre-Patrician saints, was born on Cape Clear. Saint Ciarán's well is one of the first features you encounter on arrival at Trá Chiaráin where the Islanders gather each year on the 5th of March to celebrate his feast day.
To the northwest stretches Mizen Head, the mainland’s most southerly point. Cape Clear’s wild romantic scenery, its sparkling harbours, its cliffs, bogs and lake, all contribute to the island’s unspoilt charm. Heather, gorse and wild flowers cover the rugged hills.
Myriad stonewalls have a patchwork effect on the varied landscape. Megalithic standing stones, a 5000 year-old passage grave, a 12th century church ruin, the 14th century O’Driscoll castle, (cannonaded in the early 1600’s), all relate to times past. Cape Clear’s remote island location, coupled with its proximity to the continental shelf, makes it the foremost centre for bird watching in Ireland. Whales, leatherback turtles, sun fish, dolphins and sharks are spotted regularly every year. Most of the 120 inhabitants speak Irish and English. Removed from the hustle and bustle of mainland life, Cape Clear offers relaxation, nature and peace. It is an excellent setting for Cape’s two irish summer colleges.
For more see here: http://capeclearisland.ie/index
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Cape Clear Island
CAPE CLEAR, Ireland’s southernmost inhabited Gaeltacht island, 3 miles long by 1 mile wide, lies 8 miles off the coast of West Cork. 3 miles west of the island stands the solitary Fastnet Rock. Saint Ciarán, the island’s patron saint, allegedly the earliest of Ireland’s four pre-Patrician saints, was born on Cape Clear. Saint Ciarán's well is one of the first features you encounter on arrival at Trá Chiaráin where the Islanders gather each year on the 5th of March to celebrate his feast day.
To the northwest stretches Mizen Head, the mainland’s most southerly point. Cape Clear’s wild romantic scenery, its sparkling harbours, its cliffs, bogs and lake, all contribute to the island’s unspoilt charm. Heather, gorse and wild flowers cover the rugged hills.
Myriad stonewalls have a patchwork effect on the varied landscape. Megalithic standing stones, a 5000 year-old passage grave, a 12th century church ruin, the 14th century O’Driscoll castle, (cannonaded in the early 1600’s), all relate to times past. Cape Clear’s remote island location, coupled with its proximity to the continental shelf, makes it the foremost centre for bird watching in Ireland. Whales, leatherback turtles, sun fish, dolphins and sharks are spotted regularly every year. Most of the 120 inhabitants speak Irish and English. Removed from the hustle and bustle of mainland life, Cape Clear offers relaxation, nature and peace. It is an excellent setting for Cape’s two irish summer colleges.
For more see here: http://capeclearisland.ie/index
Heir Island (also known as Hare Island or Inishodriscol) is a unique island that lies Southwest of County Cork, Ireland. The island is situated amidst Carbery’s hundred isles that lie scattered throughout the magical Roaringwater Bay. Heir Island caters for both the young and old – a perfect setting for everything from water sports and walking to exploring and relaxing. The island itself is 2.5km long and provides a diverse landscape with spectacular flora and fauna in abundance.
For more see here: http://www.heirislandwestcork.com/
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Heir Island
Heir Island (also known as Hare Island or Inishodriscol) is a unique island that lies Southwest of County Cork, Ireland. The island is situated amidst Carbery’s hundred isles that lie scattered throughout the magical Roaringwater Bay. Heir Island caters for both the young and old – a perfect setting for everything from water sports and walking to exploring and relaxing. The island itself is 2.5km long and provides a diverse landscape with spectacular flora and fauna in abundance.
For more see here: http://www.heirislandwestcork.com/
Food Scene
Truly a culinary treat, we offer fresh natural products in breathtaking surroundings, using only the freshest of organic produce from our garden. If supply is not available, we carefully source our ingredient from the West Cork area using the West Cork Fuchsia brand. Casey's of Baltimore as a member of Irish Country Hotels are the first hotels group to be given the Guaranteed Irish logo, Ireland's most trusted and recognised symbol for Irish manufactured goods and services.
Our on-site freshly prepared approach, can been seen throughout our menu and our kitchen prepares homemade brown bread, scones and cookies on a daily basis, we even use the spring water that is supplied from a deep spring well on the hotel grounds and mussels from our farm in Roaring water Bay, West Cork
Quality is the keyword here, and our fish is selected from the very best catch from the West Cork fishing fleet. We aim at providing a daily seafood special dictated by season but there can be many varieties in the day’s catch of fresh Atlantic fish from West Cork coast of Ireland, ranging from Black Sole, John Dory, Lemon Sole, Monkfish, Cod and shellfish – (Lobster, Crab, Scallops, & Prawns).
For more see here: http://www.caseysofbaltimore.com/
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Casey's of Baltimore Hotel
Truly a culinary treat, we offer fresh natural products in breathtaking surroundings, using only the freshest of organic produce from our garden. If supply is not available, we carefully source our ingredient from the West Cork area using the West Cork Fuchsia brand. Casey's of Baltimore as a member of Irish Country Hotels are the first hotels group to be given the Guaranteed Irish logo, Ireland's most trusted and recognised symbol for Irish manufactured goods and services.
Our on-site freshly prepared approach, can been seen throughout our menu and our kitchen prepares homemade brown bread, scones and cookies on a daily basis, we even use the spring water that is supplied from a deep spring well on the hotel grounds and mussels from our farm in Roaring water Bay, West Cork
Quality is the keyword here, and our fish is selected from the very best catch from the West Cork fishing fleet. We aim at providing a daily seafood special dictated by season but there can be many varieties in the day’s catch of fresh Atlantic fish from West Cork coast of Ireland, ranging from Black Sole, John Dory, Lemon Sole, Monkfish, Cod and shellfish – (Lobster, Crab, Scallops, & Prawns).
For more see here: http://www.caseysofbaltimore.com/
Rolfs is a family-run business established in 1979 by the Haffner family. Originally an old farmhouse, with a courtyard surrounded by traditional stone build outhouses and set in 4.5 acres of mature grounds and gardens.
The buildings, dating back several hundred years have been carefully restored and renovated in their original style and character, providing beautiful Bedrooms, Holiday Cottages and an award winning à la carte Restaurant and Wine Bar.
Rolfs is located on Ireland’s south coast, amid spectacular scenery and unspoiled nature.
For more: http://rolfscountryhouse.com/
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Rolf's Country House & Restaurant
Rolfs is a family-run business established in 1979 by the Haffner family. Originally an old farmhouse, with a courtyard surrounded by traditional stone build outhouses and set in 4.5 acres of mature grounds and gardens.
The buildings, dating back several hundred years have been carefully restored and renovated in their original style and character, providing beautiful Bedrooms, Holiday Cottages and an award winning à la carte Restaurant and Wine Bar.
Rolfs is located on Ireland’s south coast, amid spectacular scenery and unspoiled nature.
For more: http://rolfscountryhouse.com/
The Glebe is a vibrant West Cork haven, growing, cooking up, and serving the best of contemporary dining and entertainment since 2003. The highly reputed open gardens, established and run by Jean Perry, span 5 acres of coastal grounds and provide the context and much of the produce for the award winning Glebe cafe and restaurant. Head chef Tessa Perry works with local and artisan food producers to create innovative and delicious menus that include informal cafe dining and evening fine dining. The Glebe courtyard and amphitheatre hosts special events, live music and performance, as well as weddings and parties all year round. Whether you are a garden enthusiast, a foodie, or looking for an idyllic place for a cup of coffee, the Glebe has something for everyone.
For more see here: http://www.glebegardens.com/
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Glebe Gardens
The Glebe is a vibrant West Cork haven, growing, cooking up, and serving the best of contemporary dining and entertainment since 2003. The highly reputed open gardens, established and run by Jean Perry, span 5 acres of coastal grounds and provide the context and much of the produce for the award winning Glebe cafe and restaurant. Head chef Tessa Perry works with local and artisan food producers to create innovative and delicious menus that include informal cafe dining and evening fine dining. The Glebe courtyard and amphitheatre hosts special events, live music and performance, as well as weddings and parties all year round. Whether you are a garden enthusiast, a foodie, or looking for an idyllic place for a cup of coffee, the Glebe has something for everyone.
For more see here: http://www.glebegardens.com/
Mews Restaurant is a destination. The end of the road. You can find us down a lane, in the small seaside village of Baltimore; at the South-West tip of Ireland. An unlikely place for a restaurant, one might think. But, if you scratch the surface, you will see the reason why we chose here rather than anywhere else: the extraordinary ingredients. This part of West Cork has a deep culture of gastronomy- of small-scale agriculture, market-gardening and fishing. The warm currents which hit this coastline allow this peninsula to flourish with growth and ripening. Fishing boats land the freshest fish just metres away from the kitchen door. https://www.mewsrestaurant.ie
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Mews Restaurant
Mews Restaurant is a destination. The end of the road. You can find us down a lane, in the small seaside village of Baltimore; at the South-West tip of Ireland. An unlikely place for a restaurant, one might think. But, if you scratch the surface, you will see the reason why we chose here rather than anywhere else: the extraordinary ingredients. This part of West Cork has a deep culture of gastronomy- of small-scale agriculture, market-gardening and fishing. The warm currents which hit this coastline allow this peninsula to flourish with growth and ripening. Fishing boats land the freshest fish just metres away from the kitchen door. https://www.mewsrestaurant.ie
Drinks & Nightlife
Bushes Bar is situated in the charming village of Baltimore on the south west coast of Ireland. Located in the middle of the Square, overlooking the harbour and islands where there is always a number of activities going on before your eyes. Look out and see boats sailing in the harbour, Fishing boats returning, Ferry Boats going to and from the islands, children swimming in the harbour and sometimes even seals swimming between the piers.
One of the oldest Bars in Baltimore, Bushe's has always had a long and cherished maritime tradition. Visiting sailors and tourists to the south west coast of Ireland regularly make a point of stopping off in Bushe's (Baltimore) to partake in a drink or two while enjoying our renowned hospitality. Bushes Bar is family run and is now managed by Tom, Aidan and Marion who a few years ago took over the day to day running of the bar, from Richard and Eileen Bushe.
For more see here: http://www.bushesbar.com/
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Bushes Bar
Bushes Bar is situated in the charming village of Baltimore on the south west coast of Ireland. Located in the middle of the Square, overlooking the harbour and islands where there is always a number of activities going on before your eyes. Look out and see boats sailing in the harbour, Fishing boats returning, Ferry Boats going to and from the islands, children swimming in the harbour and sometimes even seals swimming between the piers.
One of the oldest Bars in Baltimore, Bushe's has always had a long and cherished maritime tradition. Visiting sailors and tourists to the south west coast of Ireland regularly make a point of stopping off in Bushe's (Baltimore) to partake in a drink or two while enjoying our renowned hospitality. Bushes Bar is family run and is now managed by Tom, Aidan and Marion who a few years ago took over the day to day running of the bar, from Richard and Eileen Bushe.
For more see here: http://www.bushesbar.com/
The Lookout.
The Lookout Restaurant opened in Summer 2008 and is situated upstairs over Jacob’s Bar enjoying spectacular views of Baltimore Bay & the Islands from its 25 foot panoramic window. During the summer of 2011 we brought our most popular dishes from our long established Chez Youen Seafood Restaurant to The Lookout so as to offer our customers a wider range of options under one roof.
The restaurant is furnished in French walnut, is clean and contemporary in its lines and is accentuated by a large French granite fire place at the top of the room. The Lookout has its own fully licensed bar where guests can enjoy a drink before dinner.
Our aim in The LookOut Restaurant is to provide high quality well produced uncomplicated food at very reasonable prices in a relaxed informal environment. The style of food ranges from fresh fish of the day to our famous Seafood Platters which the Jacob family have been serving in their restaurants for over 30 years. We also have a wide range of meat options for non fish eaters such as Fillet Steak, Sirloin Steak, Lamb Shank and Duck.
We cater for groups from birthday parties, anniversaries, small weddings to hens and stags and can accommodate up to 80 people in our restaurant. Please email (info@waterfrontbaltimore.ie) or call us directly (028-20600) and we can tailor a package to suit you.
- See more at: http://www.waterfrontbaltimore.ie/restaurants/the-lookout/#sthash.ssCMHENS.dpuf
Chez Youen
The Lookout.
The Lookout Restaurant opened in Summer 2008 and is situated upstairs over Jacob’s Bar enjoying spectacular views of Baltimore Bay & the Islands from its 25 foot panoramic window. During the summer of 2011 we brought our most popular dishes from our long established Chez Youen Seafood Restaurant to The Lookout so as to offer our customers a wider range of options under one roof.
The restaurant is furnished in French walnut, is clean and contemporary in its lines and is accentuated by a large French granite fire place at the top of the room. The Lookout has its own fully licensed bar where guests can enjoy a drink before dinner.
Our aim in The LookOut Restaurant is to provide high quality well produced uncomplicated food at very reasonable prices in a relaxed informal environment. The style of food ranges from fresh fish of the day to our famous Seafood Platters which the Jacob family have been serving in their restaurants for over 30 years. We also have a wide range of meat options for non fish eaters such as Fillet Steak, Sirloin Steak, Lamb Shank and Duck.
We cater for groups from birthday parties, anniversaries, small weddings to hens and stags and can accommodate up to 80 people in our restaurant. Please email (info@waterfrontbaltimore.ie) or call us directly (028-20600) and we can tailor a package to suit you.
- See more at: http://www.waterfrontbaltimore.ie/restaurants/the-lookout/#sthash.ssCMHENS.dpuf
Traditional Irish bar, serving bar food nightly Mon–Sat. Open all year. Beer garden at rear.
Algiers Inn
Traditional Irish bar, serving bar food nightly Mon–Sat. Open all year. Beer garden at rear.
Parks & Nature
Lough Hyne (Irish: Loch Oighinn) is a marine lake in West Cork, Ireland, about 5 km southwest of Skibbereen. It was designated as Ireland's first Marine Nature Reserve in 1981.[1]
Lough Hyne was probably a freshwater lake until about four millennia ago, when rising sea levels flooded it with saline ocean water. The lake is now fed by tidal currents that rush in from the Atlantic through Barloge Creek. The stretch between the creek and the lake is known as "The Rapids." The lake's small size, only 0.8 km by 0.6 km, creates an unusual habitat of highly oxygenated yet warm seawater that sustains an enormous variety of plants and animals, many of which are not found anywhere else in Ireland. A wide variety of environments such as cliffs, salt marsh, beach, and areas of greatly varying water movement add to the area's biodiversity. Some of the seawalls around the lake and the Rapids were built as relief work during the Great Hunger.
Scientific investigation of the area began in 1886 when Rev. William Spottswood Green first recorded the presence of the purple sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus. Prof. Louis Renouf resumed the scientific work in 1923 and promoted it as a 'biological station' and sustained studies have been carried out there since then.[1] It is now one of the most-studied sites of its size in the world. Several laboratories were constructed near the shores of the lake, supporting ground-breaking ecological research under Prof. Jack Kitching and Dr John Ebling.[2] An illustrated history of the marine research was published in 2011 'Lough Hyne: The Marine Researchers - in Pictures'.[3]
The area is a tourist attraction with a permanent exhibition on the lough and its importance at nearby Skibbereen Heritage Centre. The ruins of Saint Bridgit's Church are on the shores of the lake, as well as holy wells, Tobarín Súl and Skour Well, on the side of Knockomagh Hill. Castle Island is located in the center of the lake where the ruins of Cloghan Castle, once a fortress of the O'Driscoll clan, are still visible. A nature trail up Knockomagh Hill offers superb views of the lough and the surrounding area. Lough Hyne is a popular kayaking and swimming destination for locals and tourists in the summer.
Lough Hyne
Lough Hyne (Irish: Loch Oighinn) is a marine lake in West Cork, Ireland, about 5 km southwest of Skibbereen. It was designated as Ireland's first Marine Nature Reserve in 1981.[1]
Lough Hyne was probably a freshwater lake until about four millennia ago, when rising sea levels flooded it with saline ocean water. The lake is now fed by tidal currents that rush in from the Atlantic through Barloge Creek. The stretch between the creek and the lake is known as "The Rapids." The lake's small size, only 0.8 km by 0.6 km, creates an unusual habitat of highly oxygenated yet warm seawater that sustains an enormous variety of plants and animals, many of which are not found anywhere else in Ireland. A wide variety of environments such as cliffs, salt marsh, beach, and areas of greatly varying water movement add to the area's biodiversity. Some of the seawalls around the lake and the Rapids were built as relief work during the Great Hunger.
Scientific investigation of the area began in 1886 when Rev. William Spottswood Green first recorded the presence of the purple sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus. Prof. Louis Renouf resumed the scientific work in 1923 and promoted it as a 'biological station' and sustained studies have been carried out there since then.[1] It is now one of the most-studied sites of its size in the world. Several laboratories were constructed near the shores of the lake, supporting ground-breaking ecological research under Prof. Jack Kitching and Dr John Ebling.[2] An illustrated history of the marine research was published in 2011 'Lough Hyne: The Marine Researchers - in Pictures'.[3]
The area is a tourist attraction with a permanent exhibition on the lough and its importance at nearby Skibbereen Heritage Centre. The ruins of Saint Bridgit's Church are on the shores of the lake, as well as holy wells, Tobarín Súl and Skour Well, on the side of Knockomagh Hill. Castle Island is located in the center of the lake where the ruins of Cloghan Castle, once a fortress of the O'Driscoll clan, are still visible. A nature trail up Knockomagh Hill offers superb views of the lough and the surrounding area. Lough Hyne is a popular kayaking and swimming destination for locals and tourists in the summer.
Tralispean
Beautiful little beach if you don't want to drive to far.
Arts & Culture
The castle that watches over the West Cork village and harbour of Baltimore from its rocky outcrop was first built by the Anglo-Norman Lord Sleynie in 1215. The name means 'fort of the jewels', which it is thought may be a reference to the castle's role in the collection of taxes levied on foreign vessels entering the harbour.
During the course of a long and turbulent history Dún na Séad passed through many different hands, notably those of the O’Driscolls, until it eventually fell into ruin after being taken by Oliver Cromwell as a garrison for his troops in 1649. Among the first to sack the castle were McCarthys in 1305. By a happy coincidence the present castle has now been carefully restored by other McCarthys, the present owners. Visitors can once again admire the 'Great Hall' or take in the panoramic view across Baltimore Harbour from the battlements.
Dún Na Seád
Dún Na SeádThe castle that watches over the West Cork village and harbour of Baltimore from its rocky outcrop was first built by the Anglo-Norman Lord Sleynie in 1215. The name means 'fort of the jewels', which it is thought may be a reference to the castle's role in the collection of taxes levied on foreign vessels entering the harbour.
During the course of a long and turbulent history Dún na Séad passed through many different hands, notably those of the O’Driscolls, until it eventually fell into ruin after being taken by Oliver Cromwell as a garrison for his troops in 1649. Among the first to sack the castle were McCarthys in 1305. By a happy coincidence the present castle has now been carefully restored by other McCarthys, the present owners. Visitors can once again admire the 'Great Hall' or take in the panoramic view across Baltimore Harbour from the battlements.
Shopping
Has a beautiful open market every Saturday in the Old Mart that is well worth a look.Every week at our Market you can find a brilliant range of fresh local produce, including fruit & vegetables, herbs, plants, eggs & honey, preserves, bread, cakes, organic meat, cheese, fish and shellfish.In addition, the Market is the source of a diverse selection of quality local art & crafts, and provides a great hunting-ground for collectors of antiques, books and bric-a-brac.Bookmark this website and check back soon for more information about the Market - or pop in and see us one Saturday - you’ll be sure to find something interesting!
Loads of little cafe's and such a colourful town. Well worth a look. Also has an indoor kids play area for a really bad day. Also the Skibbereen Heritage Centre is a must to find out about what the effects of the famine were on "Dear Old Skibbereen" as well as much more.
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Skibbereen
Has a beautiful open market every Saturday in the Old Mart that is well worth a look.Every week at our Market you can find a brilliant range of fresh local produce, including fruit & vegetables, herbs, plants, eggs & honey, preserves, bread, cakes, organic meat, cheese, fish and shellfish.In addition, the Market is the source of a diverse selection of quality local art & crafts, and provides a great hunting-ground for collectors of antiques, books and bric-a-brac.Bookmark this website and check back soon for more information about the Market - or pop in and see us one Saturday - you’ll be sure to find something interesting!
Loads of little cafe's and such a colourful town. Well worth a look. Also has an indoor kids play area for a really bad day. Also the Skibbereen Heritage Centre is a must to find out about what the effects of the famine were on "Dear Old Skibbereen" as well as much more.
Everything Else
The fishing village of Baltimore in West Cork sits near the very southern tip of Ireland on the beautiful southwest coast and the 'Wild Atlantic Way'. Slightly off the main tourist trail, Baltimore has retained its friendly village atmosphere yet still has plenty to offer the holidaymaker. You won't find any shopping malls here, just lots of high-quality accommodation and great places to eat and drink. Across a superb natural harbour lie Carbery's Hundred Isles, including the enchanting islands of Cape Clear, Sherkin and Heir, all served by ferry from the pier.
Baltimore's history has always been shaped by the sea, so much so that in 1631 much of the population was carried off by pirates never to be seen again – an event known as the Sack of Baltimore. The castle of Dún na Séad (fort of the jewels) from which the village takes its Irish name was also sacked by seaborne invaders more than once in its long career. Happily, the village recovered fully from these early setbacks and today the labyrinth of creeks and islands which was once the haunt of pirates is a playground for seafarers of a more peaceful kind.
Water-based activities like sailing, angling, diving, and whale watching are what now draw many visitors to Baltimore and the Isles. But there is also plenty to enjoy without leaving dry land, including an eclectic mix of festivals and other events right through the season. So in the bars and restaurants at the end of the day confirmed landlubbers rub shoulders with people who have spent it on (or perhaps under) the ocean!
For all thats going on see here: http://www.baltimore.ie/
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Baltimore
The fishing village of Baltimore in West Cork sits near the very southern tip of Ireland on the beautiful southwest coast and the 'Wild Atlantic Way'. Slightly off the main tourist trail, Baltimore has retained its friendly village atmosphere yet still has plenty to offer the holidaymaker. You won't find any shopping malls here, just lots of high-quality accommodation and great places to eat and drink. Across a superb natural harbour lie Carbery's Hundred Isles, including the enchanting islands of Cape Clear, Sherkin and Heir, all served by ferry from the pier.
Baltimore's history has always been shaped by the sea, so much so that in 1631 much of the population was carried off by pirates never to be seen again – an event known as the Sack of Baltimore. The castle of Dún na Séad (fort of the jewels) from which the village takes its Irish name was also sacked by seaborne invaders more than once in its long career. Happily, the village recovered fully from these early setbacks and today the labyrinth of creeks and islands which was once the haunt of pirates is a playground for seafarers of a more peaceful kind.
Water-based activities like sailing, angling, diving, and whale watching are what now draw many visitors to Baltimore and the Isles. But there is also plenty to enjoy without leaving dry land, including an eclectic mix of festivals and other events right through the season. So in the bars and restaurants at the end of the day confirmed landlubbers rub shoulders with people who have spent it on (or perhaps under) the ocean!
For all thats going on see here: http://www.baltimore.ie/