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23/10/2026

🎃👻 BANTRY HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL 2026! 🦇

Get ready for a spooktacular evening in Bantry this Halloween!

🎃 On 31st October, the town will come alive with plenty of family fun, spooky surprises and Halloween magic for all ages.

Here’s what’s in store:

🍬 5–6pm | Trick or Treat Trail – Around town with local businesses
🎨 6–8pm | Face Painting & Games – On Wolfe Tone Square
🧛 6pm | Costume Parade – Meet at the top of Wolfe Tone Square
📚 6:30pm | Storytelling – At Marino Church
👻 6:30–8:30pm | Spooky Walk – At Bantry House. FREE tickets, but booking your timeslot is essential! Free buses from Wolfe Tone Square.
🪩 7–9pm | Kids Disco – at The Maritime Hotel

🕷️ So get your costumes ready, gather the family and come along to enjoy a brilliant Halloween in Bantry!

And don't forget to book your FREE Spooky Walk timeslot via Eventbrite.

See you there… if you dare! 🎃👻

18/10/2026

16/10/2026

Happy weekend from Bantry - what a beautiful day 💙

A slight drop in temperatures here today, but oh the sunshine was fabulous and it is set to continue! So it's ideal for making a spin to Bantry this weekend 💙

Let us know what you're up to 👇🏻

14/10/2026

Maybe a little sign that Bantry might be calling you this Christmas…

Those beautiful red holly berries are a reminder that the festive season is just around the corner - and there’s no better time to plan a little West Cork escape in Bantry!

✨ Cosy hotels and welcoming B&Bs
🍽️ Delicious food and local flavours
🎶 Live music, events, cafés and traditional pubs
🌊 Beautiful coastal walks and winter scenery
❤️ And, of course, that famous warm Bantry welcome.

Why not make this the year you swap the usual routine for a little festive magic in Bantry? 🎅

📍 Tag someone you'd love to bring to Bantry or perhaps to visit you here in Bantry this Christmas - and start planning that festive trip!

09/10/2026

Imagine slowing down, breathing in the fresh sea air and taking in views like these across beautiful Bantry Bay.

Spend the weekend exploring our charming town, and using Bantry as your base to explore West Cork.

When are you planning a visit to Bantry?

01/10/2026

🍂 Hello October 🍂

A new month, a change of pace and a different kind of beauty to discover in Bantry.

The evenings are now getting shorter, but there’s still plenty to enjoy - crisp walks along the bay, lots of music events, colourful autumn gardens, cosy cafés, friendly shops, fresh sea air and those beautiful West Cork views that never really go out of season.

Bantry is at the heart of West Cork and October brings its own magic🍁

So, if you’ve been thinking about getting away, perhaps this is your sign…

27/09/2026

Fresh sea air, boats gently bobbing on the water, blue skies overhead and plenty of beauty to stop and take in along the way.

Even as September draws to a close, there are still splashes of colour in the landscape and plenty of reasons to get outside.

So if you’re looking for a little Sunday escape, come and wander by the bay.

Take your time, breathe in the sea air and enjoy beautiful Bantry.

📍The Abbey slipway, today 💙

25/09/2026

There’s a change in the air in Bantry…

The evenings are drawing in, the colours are beginning to shift and September sunsets seem to have a little extra magic.

But as summer fades, Bantry’s beauty doesn’t disappear - it simply changes with the season.

Quiet walks along the bay, golden evening light, cosy cafés, beautiful gardens and the wild landscapes of West Cork waiting to be explored. There’s something special about seeing Bantry at this time of year.

So, if you’re dreaming of a little escape, take this sunset as your sign…

The season may be changing, but there’s still plenty of beauty to discover.

📍 Bantry, West Cork

11/09/2026

The Craic On! Bantry Singles Festival is here, and we’re ready to welcome singles from near and far for a weekend of fun, friendship… and maybe finding that special someone.

Who knows? You might come to Bantry looking for your match and leave having found one. 😉

But there’s one thing we’re pretty sure of - you’ll fall in love with Bantry. 💙

From the beautiful shores of Bantry Bay to the great food, pubs, friendly faces and plenty of craic, there’s no better place to spend a weekend meeting new people and making memories.

So whether you’re here to find your perfect match, make new friends or simply enjoy a brilliant weekend in West Cork…

Welcome to Bantry. Your match might just be waiting for you. 💕

08/09/2026

🍂 September in Bantry? Now that’s a good idea.

Summer might be over, but Bantry is still very much worth a visit - and September could be the perfect time for a little getaway.

Think weekend away with your favourite people. A few days to slow down, catch up, eat well, explore, laugh a lot… and remember what it’s like to have nowhere you need to be.

☕ Long breakfasts and lazy coffees...
🌊 Walks along the bay and fresh sea air..
🥾 A day exploring the stunning West Cork landscape...
🍽️ Great food, cosy pubs and evenings that stretch on with live music...
🌿 A wander through beautiful gardens and historic places
🍷 And plenty of time for good conversation with good company

Whether it’s a couples’ escape or a weekend with friends, September brings a lovely change of pace to Bantry.

No summer crowds. No packed schedules. Just West Cork at its relaxed, beautiful best.

So, who’s getting the group chat going? 👀