Welcome to Clonakilty
West Cork, Ireland on the Wild Atlantic Way.
Clonakilty is a multi-award winning, cosmopolitan and friendly seaside town at the heart of West Cork, in the South of Ireland.
Best Town in Europe 2017
Let Your experience BeginThings to do
Things to do
A vibrant town, Clonakilty also boasts beautiful beaches, green surrounds and a mix of activities for everyone from water sports and adventure to golf, and our proud heritage.
Stay
Stay
There are so many great places for you to stay in Clonakilty, for weekends or short breaks and longer holidays, creating the perfect base to enjoy the town, beaches, food, music and activities from festivals to our important heritage. Clonakilty offers a wide variety of accommodation to suit all needs.
Eat &
drink
Eat &
drink
A wander through Clonakilty’s buzzing Friday market is a good starting point to understanding the food culture which infuses the town’s many restaurants, hotels, pubs and food outlets.
Festivals &
Events
Festivals &
Events
Clonakilty is a music hub and the colourful town boasts a great line-up of festivals for visitors.
Music & Culture
Music & Culture
Rock, pop, traditional sessions in local pubs, Irish and international acts, gigs at world famous DeBarras Folk Club, Shanley’s Piano Bar - Clonakilty has something for all music fans.
Shopping
Shopping
Shopping in cosmopolitan Clonakilty promises a great variety of boutiques, design galleries and craft. We would love to welcome you to our town for an enjoyable shopping experience.
News & events
Second Annual Clonakilty Street Carnival announced in a splash of colour
Jun 06 '17
The second annual Clonakilty Street Carnival has been announced in a splash of colour to take place on Saturday June 17th 2017. Excitement is building towards a bigger and more colourful spectacle.
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