What to do and see in Skibbereen, Province of Munster: The Best Sights & Landmarks

July 5, 2021 Phylicia Berquist

Skibbereen (/ˌskɪ.bəˈriːn/; Irish: An Sciobairín), is a town in County Cork, Ireland. It is located on the N71 national secondary road. The name "Skibbereen" (sometimes shortened to "Skibb") means "little boat harbour". The River Ilen runs through the town; it reaches the sea about 12 kilometers away, at the seaside village of Baltimore. As of the Census of Ireland 2011, the population of the town (not including the rural hinterland) was 2,568. Skibbereen is in the Cork South–West (Dáil Éireann) constituency, which has five seats.
Restaurants in Skibbereen

1. St. Patrick's Cathedral

Saint Patrick's Church North Street, Skibbereen Ireland +353 28 22828
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

St. Patrick's Cathedral

2. Abbeystrewry Graveyard

Schull Road N71, Skibbereen Ireland https://roaringwaterjournal.com/tag/abbeystrewry-graveyard/
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5.0 based on 20 reviews

Abbeystrewry Graveyard

3. Cleire Goats

Cleire Cleire Cape Clear Island, Skibbereen Ireland +353 28 39126 [email protected] http://www.capeclearisland.ie/GoatFarm
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Cleire Goats

4. Drombeg Stone Circle

Drombeg Off R597 between Rosscarbery and Glandore, Skibbereen Ireland +353 28 71766 http://www.glandorevillage.ie/Drombeg-Stone_Circle.html
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4.5 based on 446 reviews

Drombeg Stone Circle

Reviewed By Chrisyberg - Canton, United States

We finally found this lovely stone circle. Someone spent much time making the walkway to it covered with Fusia. Very interesting and there is almost no one here. You almost have the place to yourself. Very interesting to explore

5. Liss Ard Gardens

Liss Ard, Skibbereen Ireland +353 28 71766 [email protected] https://www.discoverireland.ie/Arts-Culture-Heritage/liss-ard-gardens/10770
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4.5 based on 71 reviews

Liss Ard Gardens

Reviewed By Ashimo - Limerick, Ireland

James Turrell's Sky Garden at Liss Ard Estate was my favourite thing that we visited on our recent trip to Clonakilty (and that's saying something). Before you visit you should check to see when the Sky Garden is available for public viewing. We checked their Facebook page but you can also ring or email them. When we arrived we met the most fabulous lady at reception (unfortunately we didn't get her name). She was so so friendly and helpful and didn't mind that we kept coming back to her with various queries and requests. We collected the key for the garden and had the place virtually to ourselves bar a couple of families who wandered in (tip: close the gate behind you after you enter). The garden itself is so tranquil and really allows time to take in the beautiful sky above (a good time to visit is when the sun isn't high in the sky and of course when it's not raining). Of course, when in the Sky Garden it's important to be respectful of this wonderful piece of earth art which we are privileged to view. Climbing on the sides of the crater has caused damage to this artwork so if visiting with children (or overgrown children) it's important to make sure they refrain from the temptation of climbing. Otherwise there is a very real prospect that it will eventually be closed to public viewing. After you drop the key back to reception consider purchasing the Sky Garden book for just €5 which details the planning, development and concept of the garden.

6. Island Cottage

Heir Island, Skibbereen Ireland +353 28 38102 [email protected] http://www.islandcottage.com/index.htm
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Island Cottage

7. Mara Island Heritage Farm

Old Light House Road, Skibbereen Ireland +353 28 39121 [email protected] http://marafarm.ie
Mara Island Heritage Farm

8. Gallan Coolnagrane

Coolnagrane, Skibbereen Ireland

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