Learn something new and connect with the landscape, seas, and wonderful food culture you’ll find along the Sheep’s Head Way

In the Studio: Traditional skills are alive and well here, and when you take a letter-cutting or a stone-carving course, you’ll be working with materials drawn from the landscape of the Sheep’s Head peninsula.

Knitting and felt-making courses can regularly be found on our events calendar. Art courses – encouraging you to look more closely at, and work with the landscape – are available too.

In Workshops: The festivals for which Bantry is famous offer you wonderful opportunities to learn new skills at music and writing workshops led by practitioners who excel in their fields.

Out on the Water: Take up sailing courses with Carbery Sailing. All courses are approved by the Royal Yachting Association, and there are three beautiful bays to explore around the West Cork peninsulas. Dinghy sailing on Bantry Bay is another great option for water lovers!

In the Moment: Yoga courses on the Sheep’s Head peninsula and in the Mealagh Valley teach you mindfulness and an appreciation of the beautiful world around here along the Sheep’s Head Way.

Visit West Cork to enjoy a creative holiday on the stunning Sheep’s Head peninsula. Victor Daly – a sculptor and carver with over 20 years of experience – will teach you to carve letters in stone using traditional tools and skills passed down from generation to generation.

 
During your workshop, Victor will introduce you to the tools and basic techniques you’ll need to cut classical and contemporary letters in stone. Tools and materials will be provided, and you’ll work to complete a small letter-carving project which you can easily take home with you.
 

 
The weekend includes accommodation in the immaculate surroundings of Gallán Mor, a boutique 4-star B&B offering stunning views over Dunmanus Bay. Lorna and Noel will offer you a warm welcome, complimentary home-baking, and rooms with views over the bay and the peninsula’s mountain peaks.

Gallán Mór is within easy reach of the historic town of Bantry and beautiful Bantry House. There’s plenty to explore on the Sheep’s Head peninsula too. Visit Durrus Cheese dairy, Dunbeacon Pottery, Cronin’s Forge and the area’s historic landmarks before you retreat to the comfort of the B&B’s cosy four-poster beds.

 
 
Captivating sea views, sleek interiors, lovely food – and an affable pair who run the place with Irish charm and Caribbean sparkle. (Alastair Sawday, Special Places to Stay in Ireland)

The area is home to the famous Sheep’s Head Way walking and cycling routes, and you’ll have time to explore the landscape, and sample West Cork’s food and hospitality during your stay. If you are travelling in a couple and only one person opts to take the letter-carving workshop, we can help you to plan alternative activities, including a cheese-making workshop (available Tues-Thurs only).

Book your holiday today, and start looking forward to your holiday in West Cork.

Price:

One-day Letter-Carving Workshop & Two Nights B&B Accommodation:
€260 (per person, room-sharing) Offer ends May 30th 2014.

Transport:

Gallán Mór is located 1.25 hours’ drive from Cork Airport. Transfers can be arranged.

UK airports with flights to Cork Airport include:
Birmingham, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, London Gatwick, London Heathrow and London Stansted.
European airports with flights to Cork include:
Amsterdam, Barcelona, Brussels, Geneva, Girona, Lisbon, Milan, Munich, Nice, Paris and Warsaw.

Bookings and Enquiries:

Contact Lorna Bourke to arrange a booking for dates to suit you.
[email protected]
+353 (0)27 62732
+353 (0)85 1707214