The time has come for us to start planning our autumn and winter events in Glengarriff! Each year, the Glengarriff Tourism and Development Association hosts family-friendly Halloween and Christmas events in and around the village. And we’re always grateful for the support we get from local people who help us out with things like marshalling, […]
The Jim Dowling Uilleann Pipe and Trad Festival returns!
Glengarriff is delighted to see the return of the Jim Dowling Uillean Pipe and Trad Festival – one of Ireland’s foremost small trad music festivals – from 16 to 19 June 2022. The festival brings together the best Irish and international traditional musicians for sessions, workshops, and other special events, including concerts around our picturesque village […]
List your Glengarriff self-catering accommodation
To list your Glengarriff self-catering on visitglengarriff.ie, contact the Glengarriff Development and Tourism Association. All GTDA members’ businesses are listed on our website.
List your Glengarriff campsite on visitglengarriff.ie
To list your Glengarriff campsite on visitglengarriff.ie, contact the Glengarriff Development and Tourism Association. All GTDA members’ businesses are listed on our website.
The best Glengarriff view points!
Glengarriff is well-known for its natural beauty. Here are some local tips on how to view Glengarriff at its best! 1. SUGAR LOAF MOUNTAIN You will have to work hard for this one, but once you reach the top of Glengarriff´s most popular mountain on a fine day you will be rewarded with 360˚ panoramic […]
Glengarriff Halloween Festival promises scarily good fun!
Gather with the ghouls in Glengarriff this Halloween West Cork’s newest Halloween festival promises a weekend of family-friendly spooky fun is guaranteed across our village, dark woods and the deep Blue Pool… You’ll come across creepy costumes, trick or treating, and hair-raising tales galore in a programme packed with gentle fun for everyone. For the […]
Casey’s Hotel
Casey’s Hotel in the heart of Glengarriff village offers 3-star, family run accommodation with great service. The hotel is situated in the picturesque coastal village of Glengarriff, a perfect base for exploring the Wild Atlantic Way and particularly the Beara peninsula, Bantry, and Sheep’s Head. When you stay at Casey’s, you’ll be able to enjoy a […]
Eccles Hotel and Spa
If you are looking for a hotel in West Cork with personality and charm, the Eccles Hotel is the perfect option for you. Steeped in 250 years of rich history, the Eccles Hotel and Spa is a beautiful 4 star hotel in West Cork offering the finest in charm, comfort and location. The hotel is […]
Glengarriff Playground
Glengarriff Playground is a lovely safe place for children to play at the heart of Glengarriff village. Set in a pleasant parkland area between the village and Glengarriff’s coastal paths, the children’s playground is equipped with swings, slides, and a range of wheelchair-accessible play equipment designed to spark the imaginations of little ones! You’re just […]
Glengarriff Fairy Walk
Children love the Glengarriff Fairy Walk and its tiny fairy houses dotted around the village’s Shoreside Trail. The trail can be found in the pleasant wooded area between the Blue Pool and Glengarriff Pier, and the little houses and figures are a great source of conversation, sparking children’s imaginations and developing their curiosity about the […]
The Bamboo Park
Glengarriff’s Bamboo Park is an exotic garden that offers amazing views of Glengarriff bay. The garden features 30 different species of bamboo surrounded by palms and other tropical plants. Its romantic paths lead you through the bamboo collection and along the shoreline, where you can take in breathtaking views of Glengarriff harbour. The modern areas […]
Patrick F. O’Shea Spar & Post Office
Glengarriff Spar & Post Office – the village’s local convenience store – has been family run over multiple generations. At Glengarriff Spar stock a wide range of groceries, including fruit and vegetables and freshly baked goods. You can also buy wine, newspapers, and more at Glengarriff Spar, which is home to the village’s post office. […]
The Spinning Wheel
The Spinning Wheel crafts and gift shop in Glengarriff has long been a firm favourite for discerning shoppers. A West Cork shopping destination for locals and visitors alike, the Spinning Wheel is home to well-known Irish brands including Belleek, Newbridge Silverware and Tipperary Crystal. Eoin O’Connor’s quirky cow mugs make wonderful gifts, and the range […]
The Blue Loo
The bright blue exterior of the Blue Loo pub in Glengarriff makes it hard to miss, and the name is one you won’t forget! In fact, the Blue Loo’s name is a reference to ‘the Blue Pool’ – a magical harbour hidden by woodland in the heart of Glengarriff village, from where ferries ply the […]
Barley Lake
Barley Lake – a glacial corrie lake just outside Glengarriff – is well worth a visit! The corrie lake or tarn was formed in the Ice Age 10,000 years ago when a melting glacier left a crater behind on the mountainside. Today, this remote spot is as still and picturesque as it is isolated! It […]
Beara-Breifne Way
Glengarriff is a key staging post on the Beara-Breifne Way, which traces the historic march of O’Sullivan Bere in 1603. Glengarriff is part of the ancestral home of the O’Sullivans in Ireland and Dónal Cam O’Sullivan Bere was the last great Chieftain of West Cork and South Kerry. The Beara-Breifne Way – Ireland’s longest national […]
Fast.net Print & Stationery
Fast.net is your one-stop shop for print services and stationery. If you are working away from home and need print services or stationery while you are visiting Glengarriff, give Fast.net a call. You’ll find a wide range of stationery in our Bantry store, and Fast.net also provides a comprehensive range of business services to visitors […]
Island View B&B
Island View B&B is a family-run, award-winning Glengarriff bed and breakfast, situated in the heart of West Cork. Just 150 metres off the main road and 500 metres from the local village, Island View B&B offers you a quiet location that is the ideal base touring Cork and Kerry. We pride ourselves on the welcome […]
Quills Woollen Market
Quills Woollen Market in Glengarriff is the best place in Ireland to buy a traditional Irish sweater. Our family-run business has more than 80 years’ experience in the handcrafting of quality and unique Irish sweaters and Irish knitwear. It is always a popular stop for oversea visitors, as well as locals who are looking to […]
Harbour Queen Ferry
Harbour Queen Ferry Services provide boat trips to the world renowned Garnish Island, situated in the sheltered harbour of Glengarriff in Bantry Bay. A personalised service is provided to both private and group parties. Competitive rates are available to larger groups and we have reduced rates for students and OAPs. The scheduled service departs at 30 […]
Glengarriff Forest Therapy
Immerse yourself in forest bathing walks and retreats with Lisa from Glengarriff Forest Therapy. Join trained forest bathing practitioner Lisa Curran for a forest therapy walk amongst the trees in the magnificent ancient oak forest in Glengarriff Nature Reserve, West Cork. A forest bathing walk is very different from your regular walk in the woods! […]
Garinish Island
Garinish Island or Ilnacullin is a remarkable West Cork island of 15 hectares in Glengarriff Harbour – an island garden of rare beauty known to horticulturists and lovers of trees and shrubs all around the world. A remarkable creative partnership The gardens of Ilnacullin owe their existence to the creative partnership, some 70 years ago, […]
Glengarriff Events at a Glance
Our Glengarriff events give you wonderful opportunities to experience local music, immerse yourself in our lush natural environment, and savour West Cork’s legendary artisan food. If you need an excuse for a visit to West Cork to mingle with the locals, keep reading … 1) Walking Weekend in Glengarriff [MAY] Join us in May for […]
Sugarloaf Cafe
The Sugarloaf Café is located in the heart of beautiful Glengarriff village. You’ll find Maher’s coffee, home-made ice cream, waffles and many more treats in store. The Sugarloaf Café is proud to support West Cork’s local artisan food producers and artists, and we offer a range of food products as well as crafts too. So […]