Top 10 Things to do in Bantry, Province of Munster

We have a large selection of horses and ponies to suit all ages and abilities. Beginners are especially welcome and our carefully selected Irish Cobs are sure to give you a safe pleasant introduction to riding and the Irish countryside. Groups are kept small and are fully escorted and supervised at all times. The private trails are around the farm and up to the summit of Mullaghmesha, where, 580m above sea level, the views are breathtaking and cover a vast area of the West Cork coastline, (on a clear day, and barely your mounts ears in a good Celtic mist). Rides commence with an assessment form, then fitting with helmets, body protectors and riding boots, provided by us, before you meet your horse and head for the hills! - well maybe not quite so fast!

Culture Kitchen's Irish Food & Heritage tours help you discover the stories of West Cork people, past & present. Our experienced and knowledgeable guides lead small groups (max 25 people) along the lesser travelled roads of West Cork, pausing along the way to meet local food producers, & to explore key heritage sites so that you gain real insight into the lives lived along the Wild Atlantic Way.

Just 5 minutes from Bantry next to the main Cork road (N71). We ride on private tracks through ancient woodland climbing gently through the forest before emerging above the tree line, riding safe paths past heather, gorse and beautiful fuschia with breathtaking views down Bantry Bay. If you're not very experienced one of our guides will walk with you. Riding hats & body protectors provided.

Denis O’Sullivan is a retired teacher, deputy principal and principal with thirty-three years’ experience of delivering education in the West Cork town of Dunmanway. Denis is a passionate West Cork person with a love for local history, culture and rural development. He continues to utilise educational skills and local knowledge while planning and delivering his unique and captivating guided tours in his native West Cork.

2015 Irish Tourism Awards - Best Design in Tourism - Special Bursary Award winners. SHOENIVERSITY – SHOEMAKING COURSES Shoeniversity is the name given to the education and training wing of Equipage Shoes. We run professional training in shoemaking alongside one, two and five day shoemaking experiences.

'We are an independent, family-run, three screen cinema situated in a great location in the heart of Bantry town who offer an enjoyable, entertaining experience. We can cater for all of our customers needs be it relaxation, quality time with their family, a romantic night out, a night out with friends or a time of celebration. We pride ourselves on excellence – through first class facilities and infrastructure and excellent customer service. We promote Irish produced films and work together with the IFI (Irish Film Institute) to support film in the school curricula with the aim of promoting film literacy for children and the younger generation. We also bring cultural world cinema to our large catchment area through our Arthouse programme'

Bantry Bay Boat Hire offers guided boat tours, boat hire, sunset kayaking, kayak and paddle board hire, kids kayaking camps and so much more! Experience our beautiful part of the Wild Atlantic Way from the water and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Bantry Bay. Take a spin on our Sea Safari out around the bay as you go dolphin and whale watching and hopefully spot some seals too! Enjoy a boat trip like no other in our Seafood Tour as you taste Bantry Bay mussels on Whiddy Island or why not try our food tour, Picturesque Picnic and enjoy a picnic on your boat! For a great outdoor activity in West Cork why not hire a kayak or paddle board and explore the Bantry Blueway, which is a marked kayaking route around the bay, or join a guided kayak tour and let our guide lead your around the calm waters of Bantry Bay. For a chance to see bioluminescence in the bay, go kayaking with our sunset kayaking groups and enjoy sea kayaking at the magical hour of sunset.