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 business body has plans for revamp of town’s main street - Southern Star Newspaper

Bantry business body has plans for revamp of town’s main street Southern Star Newspaper

Bantry Business Association's new chairman has confidentially predicted another good year for the town.

Publish: Wednesday 13th February 7:06am

Serious fears for Bantry hospital’s promised €10m - Southern Star Newspaper

Serious fears for Bantry hospital’s promised €10m Southern Star Newspaper

There are now serious fears that the €10m investment announced for Bantry General Hospital in December could be in jeopardy.

Publish: Monday 18th February 7:05am

Concerned farmers to meet in Bantry - Southern Star Newspaper

Concerned farmers to meet in Bantry Southern Star Newspaper

A voluntary not-for-profit farmers' organisation, called the Beef Plan Movement, is holding a public meeting at the Westlodge Hotel in Bantry on Thursday next, ...

Publish: Monday 18th February 2:18pm

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