Welcome to Bantry

Bantry (Beanntraí) is a town on the coast of County Cork, located at the head of Bantry Bay. The Beara peninsula is to the northwest, with Sheep's Head also nearby, on the peninsula south of Bantry Bay. There is a regular bus service from Cork City to Bantry which takes less than 1.5 hours.

As with many areas on Ireland's south-west coast, Bantry claims an ancient connection to the sixth century saint, Brendan the Navigator. In Irish lore Saint Breandán was the first person to discover America.

In recent years Bantry has become renowned for its excellent nearby surfing beaches and it's annual Mussel Fair held in May.

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Bantry News

Bantry Hospital gets €10m funding boost - Southern Star Newspaper

Bantry Hospital gets €10m funding boost Southern Star Newspaper

Bantry General Hospital (BGH) has scope to take on additional procedures, according to Health Minister Simon Harris, who announced funding of nearly €10m ...

Publish: Monday 10th December 2:20pm

Bantry tourist office enjoys highest ever visitor figures - Southern Star Newspaper

Bantry tourist office enjoys highest ever visitor figures Southern Star Newspaper

Bantry tourist office had its highest ever number of visitors this year, at 23000.

Publish: Saturday 8th December 11:50am

Bantry Bay RFC: A clear pathway to provincial glory via West Cork - Independent.ie

Bantry Bay RFC: A clear pathway to provincial glory via West Cork Independent.ie

West Cork was never a hot bed of rugby in the past but all of that is changing and Fineen Wycherley's upturn in form has firmly placed the spotlight on Bantry Bay ...

Publish: Friday 30th November 8:00am

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