Best Beach in Skibbereen

"Barleycove Beach is one of the more popular places for wild camping in Cork (the fact that it’s one of the best beaches in West Cork helps!). It was created in 1755 when 15ft waves from a huge tsunami that originated from an earthquake in Portugal permanently displaced all of the sand, creating the beach. The Blue Flag beach is big enough for long walks or a wee dip in the crystal clear waters."

"Barleycove Beach was created back in 1755 when a Tsunami was recorded near Lisbon, causing 15ft high waves to hit the area where one of the best beaches in West Cork now sits. This sandy beach is nestled between the headlands on the Mizen Peninsula. It’s an ideal beach for families as it’s lifeguarded on weekends during bathing season."

"You’ll find Red Strand Beach a stone’s throw from Clonakilty and Rosscarbery. This is a flat, sandy beach that’s nestled in a small bay near Dunowen Head. As is the case with many beaches in West Cork, this place gets busy during the warmer months, and grabbing a place to park can be tricky."

"Dotted with rock pools, the Red Strand is only minutes from the Long Strand and offers a wonderful tranquil spot for the whole family. Click here for google maps directions from Clonakilty."

"The Blue Flag beach at Inchydoney Island, just a few miles from Clonakilty, is renowned not only as one of the most familyfriendly beaches in West Cork but also as one of the most beautiful. Vast expanses of sand and dunes provide excellent surfing conditions. Click here for google directions from Clonakilty."

"Visit For: Bird Watching, Whale Watching, Culture.Distance: 40 Minutes (43KM) From Clonakilty to Baltimore Pier. Transport to the Island: 40 minutes ferry from Baltimore Pier. (Photo: @cape_clear_island)"

"This horticultural miracle of an island was created in the early 20th century when the island's owner commissioned architect Harold Peto to design a garden on the then-barren outcrop. Topsoil was shipped in,... Top ChoiceFort in Kinsale"

"Visit For: Horticulture, Scenery, Wildlife.Distance: 1 Hour (64KM) From Clonakilty to Ballaghboy Cable Car. Transport to the Island: Short ferry from Glengarrif Pier. (Photo: @marblesbanana)"

"Located on the outskirts of Kealkill village, the castle played a dramatic role in one of Irish History’s most exciting stories. In 1602, the castle’s owner, Donal Cam O’Sullivan Bere, led his followers past its gates on a march to Leitrim that would see him join the Flight of Earls from Ireland; that flight itself marked the end of Gaelic civilisation in Ireland. During the summer, the castle is open every day from 9am until 5pm."

"This stone circle is also known as ‘The Druid’s Altar’ and is a recumbent stone circle consisting of 17 (of which only 13 remain) closely spaced stones, situated near the village of Glandore. The circle is located on the edge of a rocky outcrop and has good views over the sea."

"On an exposed hillside, with fields falling away towards the coast and cattle lowing in the distance, the Drombeg stone circle is superbly atmospheric. Its 17 stones, oriented towards the winter solstice sunset,..."

"Michael Collins House Michael Collins House, Clonakilty is a new museum dedicated to Michael Collins. Offering an insight into the life of ‘The Big Fella’ and bringing the history of Irish…"

"Everyone feels at home in this famous old bar, especially visiting and local sailors. It's choc-a-bloc with genuine maritime artefacts such as charts, tide tables, ships' clocks, compasses, lanterns, pennants et al - but it's the Bushe family's hospita ..."