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 seminar promoting ‘Smart Coastal Areas’ - Southern Star Newspaper

Bantry seminar promoting ‘Smart Coastal Areas’ Southern Star Newspaper

Bantry is the venue this week as EU-supported Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAG) gather to promote 'Smart Coastal Areas' at a seminar from April 2nd to 4th ...

Publish: Monday 1st April 9:40am

Bantry are top of the class after final glory - Southern Star Newspaper

Bantry are top of the class after final glory Southern Star Newspaper

Boys in blue end Hammies' bid for five-in-a-row.

Publish: Monday 8th April 2:00pm

Representatives of small fishing communities at Bantry seminar - Southern Star Newspaper

Representatives of small fishing communities at Bantry seminar Southern Star Newspaper

Over 160 delegates from small fishing communities across 20 nations, including Chile and Iceland, gathered in Bantry last week for the FARNET Smart Coastal ...

Publish: Saturday 13th April 4:00pm

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