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WhispersWest Says: This was a delightful way to learn about the history of Skibbbereen. The museum presents its unvarnished history in a platable manor. Housed in the old Glassworks buildings, The Centre has been very attentive in creating as interactive of a museum as they possibly were able....
Talk a Walk Through a Trying Time
WhispersWest Says: The Skibbereen trail is a tour in which the walker visits sites which have direct links with the Great Irish Famine. Each site is unique. Some commemorate great works of philanthropy, others of emigration, more of Relief Schemes, while others tell of famine, fever and death....
A Taste of West Cork Food Festival
songlines Says: Skibbereen holds its "A Taste of West Cork Food Festival" from 14th to 17th of September this year.It is a great festival for all the family and there are lots of food stalls all over the place with plenty of opportunity to taste and buy delicious foods. It is also a great...
A nice drive along the N71 to Ballydehob
songlines Says: Well, you can drive and take in the beautiful scenery, or you can walk along the road but it is not so nice as there is quite a bit of traffic on this road. If you drive, there are regular lay-by's where you can stop and take in the scenery or make photos.In May or June this...
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Whitethorn Lodge: Fantastic Friendly B and B
MikeStarr5 Says: (Updated June 2010) We have stayed at Whitethorn Lodge 5 or 6 times over the last 5 years and it has become like a 2nd home to us. (We have relatives in the area, who we regularly come and visit but who unfortunately don't have enough room to accomodate us.) Sheila and...
Whitethorn Lodge: Surely Skibbereen's Nicest B & B
MikeStarr5 Says: I have stayed at Charles and Sheila's Bed and Breakfast 4 or 5 times now and suspect that I will be going back again quite soon. You really could not wish for more there. You always get a warm welcome from them and their lovely cat and 2 dogs. Although I should stress that...
PK LOdge: Great Views, Excellent Food
WhispersWest Says: Kathleen & Pat O'Donovan are phenomenal hosts. They anticipate a guest's every need and make sure that you are more than comfortable from the second you arrive. The beds are super comfortable, the linens were crisp and cool. A plus was in being able to open the windows to...
Whitethorn Lodge: Best place to stay in Skibbereen
shell04 Says: Exceptional Bed & Breakfast within walking distance of Skibbereen. Also very good for a driving/sightseeing trip in beautiful West Cork. The Irish/French couple who run this B&B are friendly & hospitable. The rooms are very comfortable and of a high standard. Breakfast is...
Whitethorn Lodge: Best B&B Skibbereen area
shell04 Says: Exceptional Bed & Breakfast within walking distance of Skibbereen. Also very good for a driving/sightseeing trip in beautiful West Cork. The Irish/French couple who run this B&B are friendly & hospitable. The rooms are very comfortable and of a high standard.Breakfast is...
The Stove caused me to reflect back to the old main street diners I used to frequent with my Mom & Dad as we traveled when I was a child. It is very unassuming on the outside, as are most diners.
The service was impeccable. The restaurant was clean and well appointed. The prices are very reasonable, especially considering the portion sizes.
Favorite Dish: I had the fish & chips and they were absolutely delicious! THe chips were crisp on teh outside and tender on the inside, as they should be. THe fish had a buttery flavor to it and the batter was not to heavy with a terrific flavoring. I would hazard a guess of buttermilk or something like it.
My partner had the roat dinner and said taht it was delcious & moist with a tasty gravy. The potatoes were of the red variety and boiled in teh jackets, as they say. THe carrots were done just right, not hard and not soggy.
HUGE BONUS: They served REAL Coffee, not instant
HUGE BONUS 2: They served sodas with ICE, and not just one or two cubes!
Updated Mar 26, 2007
Address: Main Street Skibbereen
Phone: 028 22500
Don't let the name fool you. This pub has been around since the 19th century. We chose the pub after more than one shop keeper said that it was THE place to go for Trad music. All of them said that we would be welcomed in and asked to join. They said it and it was so. I think that the shopkeeper had called ahead, as the man behind the bar was expecting the Cowboys.
We are a rather noticeable group, I suppose in our Cowboy gear. The waitstaff was great fun and by the end of the night we felt like locals. My partner says that hey built the finest pint of Guiness found yet! He would know, as he made it his job to become the official Cowboy Guiness Taste Tester during our trip.
I would definitely tell you to get there early if you want a seat. That is the norm for anywhere in Ireland which offers up Trad. This isn't just any Trad, mind you though. I think it was some of the best we found whilst in Ireland.
Dress Code: Casual
Updated Mar 26, 2007
Address: 42 Bridge Street
Phone: 028 22783
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On the N71 between Ballydehob, Co Cork, and Bantry, the road sign shows that the speed-limit is 100km/hr, this is very misleading as the road, quite narrow for miles on end and also climbing is full of bends that could trow you out dangerously if you were going anymore than 50 to 60km! It can surprise you so do be careful.
Written Feb 6, 2006
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I have not had much time to do a write up on Skibbereen, but here is a very good website which can give you lots of information. www.skibbereen.ie
Frozen in Time - Yet thoroughly Modern
Skibbereen was a "faery-led" find. Our plan had been to drive the west coast of Cork in search of the Ruins of one of our trip mate's ancestral home. We stopped in for a bite and found ourselves still...
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