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 BeginNews & events
Cork Pride by the Sea
Jul 27 2019
This year Cork Pride are very excited to be spreading Cork “Pride By The Sea” to Clonakilty town. The event will take place in Emmett Square from 1pm to 5pm on Saturday the 27th July.
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Traditional Music Session with Tommy and Gertian
Traditional Irish Music Sessions - No cover charge
DeBarra's Acoustic Session
One of the finest acoustic sessions in the country w/ alternating hosts every week. Participation is encouraged. Come see what its all about! Free event.
An Evening with Jimmy Crowley
Traditional Irish Music Sessions - No cover charge
The Church
THE CHURCH - back where they belong... good old fashioned clean guitar fun...
The Venue Nightclub
The Venue is Clonakilty's biggest and best nightclub and late bar. Open late every Friday and Saturday Night in O'Donovan's Hotel.
Pride by the Sea
This year we’re very excited to be spreading Cork Pride By The Sea to a second County Cork community.
Clonakilty Distillery Gin School
For a more hands on experience the Clonakilty Distillery Gin School is a must try. Visitors will learn how to make and distill their very own bespoke bottle of Gin at Munster’s very first Gin School...
Discovery a World of Whiskey & Chocolate
Clonakilty Distillery have teamed up with Kate Ryan of Flavour.ie to lead you on a unique sensational tasting experience.
Something Simple on Saturday Nights
Something Simple Playing live every Saturday at the Clonakilty Hotel
Traditional Music Session with Tommy and Gertian
DeBarra's Acoustic Session
An Evening with Jimmy Crowley
The Church
The Venue Nightclub
Pride by the Sea
Corks RedFM 104-106 will be joining us in Clonakilty with DJs, games & giveaways for a fun family friendly picnic. Pack your picnic basket and head on down to support your local LGBT+ community for this free fun event. Let’s spread Pride, county-wide!
Clonakilty Distillery Gin School
An expert guide will teach them all about the Gin making process from selecting their own unique recipe using specially picked botanicals, to the actual distilling of your own bottle of Gin, using one of the gorgeous mini stills. The Gin School runs every Saturday from 6pm. The school is equipped for groups of up 12 people. Book online now via our website www.clonakiltydistillery.ie/ or phone 023 8878020.
Discovery a World of Whiskey & Chocolate
Explore the heavenly world of whiskey and chocolate pairing in this interactive tour and tasting. You will enjoy a guided tour of our fully working whiskey and gin distillery, discovering our local history and whiskey making process. Afterwards, relax in our sumptuous Speakeasy Bar for a luxurious tasting journey: a tutored whiskey tasting of our premium Clonakilty Whiskeys, expertly paired alongside local artisan Clonakilty Chocolate, led by the fabulous local food expert Kate Ryan. Discover the perfect whiskey and chocolate pairing for you! *Suitable for over 18s only.”