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Five things to see and do in West Cork this weekend

February 18th, 2025 10:00 AM

By Tony O'Shaughnessy

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THERE'S plenty to look forward to across West Cork, and we've compiled a list of exciting things to do to help you make the most of the weekend ahead.

This week's events include Teidí Tours at the GAA Museum in Croke Park, an art exhibition, the local market, a visit to the library and going to the swimming pool.

Here are five things to do in West Cork this weekend.

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Teidí Tours at the GAA Museum in Croke Park - Friday, February 21st.

Get a cuddly kickoff to the mid-term break with the Teidí Tours which are back at the GAA Museum in Croke Park this February.

Young Cork GAA fans will have a ball as they get the chance to make their very own sports bear, followed by a guided tour of the iconic Croke Park stadium with their new furry friend.

For more information and to book tickets visit crokepark.ie/teidi-tours.

 

Reflections Of Life - Exhibition By Emma Jacobs - Saturday, February 22nd.

Emma Jacobs is a South African Irish Visual Artist specialising in Oil Painting based in rural Ballinhassig.

Her exhibition is on display at The Grey Heron in Bandon until February 28th so why not pop in for a look?

 

Bantry Market - Friday, February 21st.

The Bantry Market is held on the Square in Bantry on Fridays.

Originally, the fair was held on the first Friday of every month with people bringing livestock, produce and bric a brac to sell.

The market has grown in size and now incorporates a farmers’ market which has an assortment of organic produce, olives, eggs, cheese, fish, meats and local crafts. www.bantrymarket.ie.

 

Visit your local library.

With the weather not looking so great this weekend why not pop into your local library and see what they have to offer.

Take your time and sit back to read a book and make use of these great public services.

 

Out of the rain and into the swimming pool.

Dunmanway swimming pool which is a state-of-the-art 25m pool and has facilities that include a steam room, sauna, hydrotherapy pool and a kiddies’ pool.

There are spacious changing rooms as well as disability-friendly changing rooms. Email: [email protected]

Bonus thing to do!

Bandon Folk Club to celebrate first birthday with their first rock gig - Friday, February 21st.

To coincide with celebrating their first year in operation Bandon Folk Club will be hosting its very first rock gig with Pebbledash playing an acoustic set on Friday night Feb 21st at 8.30 pm.
Pebbledash recently wowed audiences at showcase gigs like Whelan’s 'Ones to Watch' and 'We Are So Young' in London and are included on Spotify's official Hot New Bands playlist.
The band features Bandon Folk Club's very own Asha Egan McCutcheon, out from behind the sound desk. Support on the night comes from Cork multi-instrumentalist and producer Andkil.
Tickets €18 available at The Perfect Cup or via Powertik

 

 

 

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