Top 7 Free Things to do in Clonakilty, Province of Munster

September 9, 2021 Flossie Demartino

Clonakilty (/ˈklɔːnæˌkɪltiː/; Irish: Cloich na Coillte, Clanna Chaoilte), sometimes shortened to Clon, is a town in County Cork, Ireland. The town is located at the head of the tidal Clonakilty Bay. The rural hinterland is used mainly for dairy farming. The town's population as of 2016 was 4,592. The town is a tourism hub in West Cork, and was recognised as the "Best Town in Europe" in 2017, and "Best Place of the Year" in 2017 by the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland. Clonakilty is in the Cork South–West (Dáil Éireann) constituency, which has five seats.
Restaurants in Clonakilty

1. Con and Maura's Bar Clonakilty

52 McCurtain Hill, Clonakilty P85 T258 Ireland +353 86 193 7751 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/pages/Con-and-Mauras-Bar-Clonakilty/188828944618418?sk=timeline
Excellent
87%
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13%
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Con and Maura's Bar Clonakilty

Authentic local bar in the middle of lovely Clonakilty town. Open music sessions, mostly trad, every Friday and Saturday night. Visiting musicians welcome to join in. Have a chat with the locals and the bar staff to find out what else is going on in town.

2. Birthplace of Michael Collins

Clonakilty Ireland 353-23-33226 http://www.michaelcollinscentre.com/search.html
Excellent
54%
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34%
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12%
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4.5 based on 68 reviews

Birthplace of Michael Collins

Reviewed By DUN01170 - Dublin, Ireland

This is a hidden gem. The approach signposting is a little wayward, but the end justifies the journey! The temptation to refurbish or reconstruct has been resisted. It is easy to understand the layout of the buildings and understand how a strong farming family like the Collins lived. The events of the final days of the farmhouse are well presented. Do remember to visit the 4 Alls just up the road to see the beautiful Seamus Murphy memorial to Michael Collins.

3. An Teach Beag

Recorder's Alley O'Donovan's Hotel, Clonakilty WKD 65V1 Ireland +353 23 883 3250 [email protected] http://odonovanshotel.com/teach.shtml
Excellent
75%
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2%
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4.5 based on 48 reviews

An Teach Beag

4. Inchydoney Beach

Clonakilty Ireland
Excellent
81%
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4.5 based on 751 reviews

Inchydoney Beach

Reviewed By 388anthonyc - Cork, Ireland

To walk across the strand on the sand at low tide is magical with weather in October being so lovely It's a fabulous setting

5. Shanley's Piano Bar

11 Connolly Street, Clonakilty Ireland +353 23 883 3790
Excellent
73%
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Shanley's Piano Bar

6. Mick Finns Bar

35 Pearse Street, Clonakilty P85 A006 Ireland +353 23 883 6531 [email protected]
Excellent
69%
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Mick Finns Bar

Friendly Local bar, serving tasty food 7 days a week. Great atmosphere for all live sporting occasions shown on our 7 screens. Regular weekend entertainment complimented by an expansive choice of Cocktail, Gin & Wine menus.

Reviewed By JosephPlunkett

Visited Finns twice while on a short staycation in Clonakilty and surrounding areas. With the new regulations regarding the need to have food in bars it ticked all the boxes. The Buffalo wings were a perfect accompaniment to my pint of creamy Guinness, whilst my wife was full of praise for the nachos. Went back for a full meal the following evening and the gougons are highly recommended. Felt very safe in this new era of socialising with hand sanitiser on entry and well spread out tables. Staff could be seen sanitising regularly also. Will return and recommend .

7. Temblebryan Stone Circle

Shannonvale, Clonakilty Ireland 353-23-33226
Excellent
18%
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4.0 based on 11 reviews

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