Some of the events that are happening soon…
What’s On in West Cork Magazine - May 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of What’s On In West Cork.
In this issue we celebrate local food. We look forward to the Irish Yogurts Clonakilty Street Carnival which takes place on Saturday June 13th. Let’s hope for great weather as this is always a fantastic event which draws a huge crowd to the town.
A new Irish Chili Fest takes place at the Marina Market on 27th and 28th June.
Leap Horse and Pony Show will be held on the June Bank Holiday Monday (1st June) and is always a great family day out…
We have also included a couple of recipes for you to try.
Until next time!
A West Cork Summer
Let’s celebrate the summer with our special publication “A West Cork Summer”.
Hopefully we will have a well deserved and sustained period of high pressure where we can enjoy all the good things our region has to offer. From superb and dramatic scenery to wonderful boat trips exploring our islands or whale watching, fishing to cycling, walking, golfing and much more.
Apart from activities we have some great museums and heritage sites which will appeal to history lovers.
Our region has some wonderful, independent shops to suit book lovers, arts and crafts and textiles. It is a real pleasure to browse and select a memento from this fantastic region.
As regards music most of the bars offer entertainment over the summer months so a great evening is assured. Most of the bars have the entertainment on their social channels so it is easy to find something that suits.
West Cork has a whole host of wonderful eateries so you are sure to find something that appeals to you. We are known for our quality meats and fresh fish caught from pristine seas.
We hope you enjoy your summertime in West Cork!
News, History and Articles
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We have a range of articles, news and press releases about things happening around West Cork. Our favourite historian, Michelle O’Mahony, writes regular articles on local, West Cork history, feel free to have a browse and if you like what you read share it with your friends.
Discover West Cork
Every inch of West Cork is filled with it’s own hidden gems, you can click on the images above to see each town, things to do there, places to stay, a range of dining opportunities as well as some of the retail options in these towns.