What’s On in West Cork - September 2024

Welcome to the mid September edition of the What’s On In West Cork.

Our history column this time looks at the traditions associated with Michaelmas which falls on 29th instant, a time to celebrate the harvest.

Space Week Ireland 2024 has just been launched, the festivities run from 4th-10th October.

Cork Folk Festival runs from 2nd – 6th October celebrating the best of traditional and contemporary folk music.

A Night Out In Bandon will be held on 11th October, fun, food, drink and live music.

Chef Matthew Brownie has supplied us with a warming Chicken Tikka Masala recipe to try, ideal for a cool winter evening.

There is a lot going on now.

If you have an event you would like to publicise tell us and we’ll tell West Cork.

Until next time.

News, History and Articles

Guinness Cork Jazz Festival 2024 - Hypnotic Brass Ensemble

Guinness Cork Jazz Festival Celebrates “85 Years Of Blue Note”

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Nationwide Halloween Events 2024

Halloween events round-up from across the country

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Bangers And Crash Trio

Bangers and Crash, Ireland’s premier percussion ensemble

Coming to The Everyman, Cork, 1st October 2024 – Bangers and Crash Percussion, Ireland’s premier percussion ensemble, presents an Immersive Concert featuring a new composition by Brian Irvine, and 50…

The Art if Writing - Pencils, Quills and Pens

The Art of Writing! Pencils, Quills and Pens

Is the school around the corner just the same? Even though the kids there play a different game, We are still the same at heart though we’re many years apart,…

New show at The Everyman brings Ireland’s historical figures to life

Three of Ireland’s most important historical characters are brought to life in a unique new show debuting at The Everyman on August 21st and 22nd. Souls, Shadows and Secrets is…

Ballabuidhe Fair

Ballabuidhe – From Fair Days to Fair Nights

by OM History Consultant Michelle O’Mahony

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.