What is Ballydehob known for?

Ballydehob is best known for it colourfully decorated shop fronts, friendly people and some of the best beaches in County Cork Ballydehob.

Is Ballydehob on the Wild Atlantic Way?

Yes, Ballydehob & and its magnificent beaches are on the Wild Atlantic Way. Visit Ballydehob.

Do I need a rental Car in Cork?

If you plan on travelling outside of Cork City, a rental car will certainly give you the freedom to tour at your own pace. Hertz, Avis, Budget, Europcar Dollar, Thrifty & Sixt all have desks at Cork Airport Compare car hire prices.

How far is Ballydehob from Cork Airport?

Ballydehob is 60km from Cork Airport and Cork City if you take the scenic Wild Atlantic Way route. It is 49km to Cork City and Cork airport on the direct route.

Is Ballydehob worth visiting?

Yes definitely Ballydehob home town to Michael Collins is a fantastic family destination, situated in the heart of West Cork on the Wild Atlantic Way. It has some much to offer the visitor, more details on

How long do you need in Ballydehob?

One or two days will be enough to see Ballydehob and the beaches, unless you would like to use it as a base to visit Skibbereen, Baltimore & Kinsale. Kinsale.

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Ballydehob takes it name from the Irish Béal an dá Chab, meaning "the ford at the mouth of two rivers".

As you approach Ballydehob from the east you will see the impressive twelve arch viaduct, that was used by West Cork Rail in the last century.

Ballydehob Arch Bridge

Ballydehob is a very colourful little village and is the home to many artists and craft shops. A great village to stop off and park by the waterside and take time out to exlore the character of the village.

Ballydehob Park

Situated in West Cork 63 miles from Cork City and 8 miles west of Skibbereen.

During the Summer it plays host to a number of very lively festivals from Bring and Buy Festivals, Traditional Music Festivals to its very well known Ballydehob Jazz Festival.

Ballydehob Park

At the west end of the village there is a monument of the late Danno Mahony known as 'The Irish Whip' he won the NWA World title from Jim Londos in Boston on June 30th 1935. Danno was killed in a car accident in the on 4th November 1950 at the young age of 37.

Danno Mahony Ballydehob boxer

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