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Culture

January 14, 2014 by Dunmanus

Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Bantry and the Sheep’s Head peninsula when you visit the Sheep’s Head Way.

From megalithic stone circles and bardic schools to Bantry House, you can trace every stage of Ireland’s rich history here along the Sheep’s Head Way.

There are long hikes and loop walks to suit everyone, with stunning views across West Cork’s bays. After your walk, you can try West Cork’s wonderful local food, visit local food producers and craftspeople, or learn a new skill like letter-carving.

Explore wonderful West Cork gardens, take a day trip on a luxury yacht, and choose from a range of comfortable and welcoming Fáilte Ireland-approved accommodation for your trip.

Each summer, Bantry plays host to three of Ireland’s very best cultural festivals: the town is bustling with people who travel from all over the world for the West Cork Chamber Music Festival, the West Cork Literary Festival and the Masters of Tradition event.
 
The events give you the opportunity to engage with some of the world’s best musicians and writers, and many people make an annual pilgrimage to West Cork to enjoy these events again and again.

Whether you’re here to enjoy music, literature, history or scenery, you’ll thoroughly enjoy the richness of living the Sheep’s Head way!

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Upcoming Festivals & Events

Mar
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2019
9:30 am West Cork Stone Symposium
West Cork Stone Symposium
Mar 22 @ 9:30 am – Mar 24 @ 8:00 pm
West Cork Stone Symposium @ Durrus | Ahakista | County Cork | Ireland
The West Cork Stone Symposium celebrates stone as part of our environment and a source of inspiration throughout the ages Come to the symposium to be inspired by a rugged coastline that’s home to Ireland’s[...]
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all-day West Cork Chamber Music Festival...
West Cork Chamber Music Festival...
Jun 28 – Jul 7 all-day
West Cork Chamber Music Festival 2019 @ Bantry, Co. Cork
The West Cork Chamber Music Festival is the highlight of the summer for many music lovers who make the annual pilgrimage to Bantry. Over the course of this festival, almost one hundred international musicians perform[...]
Jul
12
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2019
all-day West Cork Literary Festival 2019
West Cork Literary Festival 2019
Jul 12 – Jul 19 all-day
West Cork Literary Festival 2019 @ Bantry, Co. Cork
The West Cork Literary Festival presents an extensive programme of readings, workshops, seminars, panel discussions and children’s events. A literary festival for everyone! At the heart of the West Cork Literary Festival’s extensive programme is[...]
Jul
13
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2019
all-day Wild Atlantic Mizen Charity Cycle
Wild Atlantic Mizen Charity Cycle
Jul 13 all-day
Wild Atlantic Mizen Charity Cycle @ Bantry Fire Station | Bantry | County Cork | Ireland
Support Irish Community Air Ambulance, MS Ireland West Cork Branch, and the Durrus Men’s Shed in this 3 route Charity Cycle along the Wild Atlantic Way! The Wild Atlantic Mizen Cycle (formerly The West Cork[...]
Aug
21
Wed
2019
all-day Masters of Tradition: A Traditio...
Masters of Tradition: A Traditio...
Aug 21 – Aug 25 all-day
Masters of Tradition: A Traditional Music Festival @ (Various) | Bantry | Cork | Ireland
Masters of Tradition is a five-day traditional music festival held each August in the West Cork town of Bantry Masters of Tradition Festival features a series of performances, covering the full spectrum of Irish traditional[...]
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The Sheep’s Head is a peninsula rich in history and you’ll find traces of its past all along the Sheep’s Head Way walking route.

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