What is Clonakilty famous for?

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

Is Clonakilty on the Wild Atlantic Way?

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

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 Clonakilty from Cork Airport?

Clonakilty 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 Clonakilty worth visiting?

Yes definitely Clonakilty 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 Clonakilty.

How long do you need in Clonakilty?

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

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Clonakilty Pubs

Visiting Clonakilty and looking for a night out on the town and some music, here are just a sample of what's on in Clonakilty:

Enjoy some local food and especially seafood at An Sugan Bar & Restaurant, lots of great music sessions traditional Irish music and lots more at De Barra's in Clonakilty town centre. Still looking for more traditional music visit An Teach Beag next to O'Donovan's Hotel. The Brewery Bar offers regular music nights, located across the road from the Church in Clonakilty as does Shanleys, and below are just a range of bars to be found in Clonakilty and the surrounding area.

Clonakilty pub Mick Finns

An Sugan, Wolfe Tone Street
An Teach Beag, O'Donovans Hotel
Bernie's Bar, Rossa Street
De Barra's, Pearse Street
Fahey's, Pearse Street
Footman, Castlefreke
Henry Ford Tavern, Ballinascarthy
Mick Finns, Pearse Street
Kitty Murphy, Rossmore
O'Driscolls, Larkin Street
Peddlers Bar, Peddlers Cross
Scannell's Bar, Connolly Street
Shanley's, Connolly Street
Whistle Inn, Ballinascarthy
Mountain House, Ardfield

Clonakilty B&Bs

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Nearby Towns

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Kinsale
Skibbereen

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