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What’s On in West Cork – April 2026

Welcome to the Easter edition of What’s On In West Cork. As you would expect there is a good bit of entertainment in this issue.

For the children there is a chance to meet the Easter Bunny at the Model Village in Clonakilty. The event runs from 3rd – 5th April. There is also a Kids’ Easter Camp at the Wild Atlantic Pool in Baltimore, running from 6th – 10th April.

For the adults, Casey’s Bar and Restaurant in Clonakilty offers a serious line up of music throughout April. Live By The Bay at The Maritime Hotel also has some great entertainment coming up.

Our recipe from the garden this month is homemade rhubarb ice cream, the recipe looks daunting but I am assured it is fairly simple to make.

Our history columnist Michelle O’Mahony explores Easter – A Feast of Traditions, Flavours and Whispers of Superstition.

Until next time

A Cork Wedding Guide 2026

Welcome to the 2026 edition of a Cork Wedding, our free guide to a beautiful wedding in the area.

We feature local businesses across the region, who only wish to collaborate with you to make your wedding day truly special, from the small, intricate details to the fireworks.

Whether you dream of a small, intimate wedding or a grand celebration, our guide should have something that appeals to you, to bring your dreams and hopes to fruition.

Gnó - The Irish For Business – March 2026

Welcome to the March edition of Gnó – The Irish For Business.

The aim of this new magazine is to promote business and entrepreneurship in our region.

In this edition we have some interesting articles for you. Ayesha Bethany, Interior Designer gives us an insight into the colour trends for 2026. The current housing crisis is well publicised, David Caldwell takes a look at the unstable and negative situation which is really having a societal impact and if it is not dealt with it has the potential to harm the growth to our economy.

As America celebrates 250 years, our history columnist Michelle O’Mahony explores the contributions of Cork to the USA.

WE hope you enjoy the read.

Until April.

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.