Tourism
Ballydehob was described as one of the best holiday destinations in
Europe by "The London Observer"
read the article here
Places to go (click here to find out more)
Folk museumStone Circle
Swimming pool
Sea Kayaking
Whale and Dolphin watching
Island Ferry Tours
Bird watching tours
Entertainment
There is a regular Friday night traditional music session
which was originally started by Catherine Cook in 1987 and was held at
O'Sullivans Pub. After Rose O'Sullivans death in Oct '97 the session changed and
became a movable session rotating between Rosie's Bar, Vincent Coughlans, The
Sandboat, and O'Briens and is still operating on a Friday night between these
bars. For infomation contact Liam Kenneally 028 37449.
There are occasional traditional music sessions in The Chestnut Tree (Bertie
028 28647) as and when various musicians are available. Rosie's, The Irish Whip,
Vincent Coughlans, The Sandboat, and O'Briens all book a mixture of traditional
music and ballads.
Rosie's also book rock bands and
The Sandboat books
Jazz bands.
Irish Set Dancing takes place during the winter months in the
community hall, contact Janet Robinson, Ballydehob
Culture
Twinning, Ballydehob - Cleden Cap Sizun
Ballydehob is involved in a twinning project with Cleden Cap
Sizun in Brittany. The charter was signed on 19th September 1999. The twinning
allows for a variety of social and cultural exchange opportunities to include:
visits to local places of interest; hospitality; music; dance; song and
cuisine.
Both young and old can benefit greatly from the linguistic
experience; improving their fluency in either language. This project also
creates the excellent opportunity for the schools local to both, Ballydehob and
Cleden Cap Sizun, to share in their projects and experiences with their counter
partners.
The exchange usually consists of a party of about 45 people
living in the local community which is open to all, with a visit taking place
from each village on alternate years. The journey takes about 18 hours via the
ferry, and the trip lasts about a week. Each visitor is usually hosted within a
family home close by to the village, with transport provided either by the
family or coach and brought to the organised social events and activities. Host
families are often to be found enjoying these occasions too, allowing for the
further development of friendships.
Over the past years the coach trips organised from
here in Ballydehob have taken our visitors to places such as: Schull, the Mizen
and Barleycove Beach; lunch at the picturesque setting of Glebe Gardens in
Baltimore; Bantry market; the beautiful Garnish Island off the coast of
Glengarif; Sherkin Island; Kinsale; and Killarney - a place to which they love
to return every year. Across the water in Brittany, our hosts have introduced us
to some wonderful places. Over the years these have included: a boat trip on the
River Odet to Benodet - a beautiful seaside resort; a visit to Ocean Apolis, and
aquatic centre in Brest; the Glenans Islands; Isle de Sein; and the historic
town of Quimper, with its' cobbled streets and beautiful castle.
The people of Cledan Cap Sizun will be joining us
for the week of Saturday 17th through to Sat 24th of April this year, 2010,
which enables them to take in the Traditional Festival here in Ballydehob. This
visit also signifies our twinning with them for ten years now. If you would like
to get involved with this project you are very welcome and you can phone either
Michael Cleary on 028 37605 or Terri O'Mahony on 028 37621 to find out more. The
next journey planned from Ballydehob to Cledan Cap Sizun will take place in the
summer of 2011. All offers of support with things such as fundraising and
hosting families are greatly appreciated. We aim to continue to make this rich
and rewarding project affordable and accessible to all who wish to join
us.
Both young and old can benefit greatly from the linguistic experience; improving their fluency in either language. This project also creates the excellent opportunity for the schools local to both, Ballydehob and Cleden Cap Sizun, to share in their projects and experiences with their counter partners.
Over the past years the coach trips organised from here in Ballydehob have taken our visitors to places such as: Schull, the Mizen and Barleycove Beach; lunch at the picturesque setting of Glebe Gardens in Baltimore; Bantry market; the beautiful Garnish Island off the coast of Glengarif; Sherkin Island; Kinsale; and Killarney - a place to which they love to return every year. Across the water in Brittany, our hosts have introduced us to some wonderful places. Over the years these have included: a boat trip on the River Odet to Benodet - a beautiful seaside resort; a visit to Ocean Apolis, and aquatic centre in Brest; the Glenans Islands; Isle de Sein; and the historic town of Quimper, with its' cobbled streets and beautiful castle.
The people of Cledan Cap Sizun will be joining us for the week of Saturday 17th through to Sat 24th of April this year, 2010, which enables them to take in the Traditional Festival here in Ballydehob. This visit also signifies our twinning with them for ten years now. If you would like to get involved with this project you are very welcome and you can phone either Michael Cleary on 028 37605 or Terri O'Mahony on 028 37621 to find out more. The next journey planned from Ballydehob to Cledan Cap Sizun will take place in the summer of 2011. All offers of support with things such as fundraising and hosting families are greatly appreciated. We aim to continue to make this rich and rewarding project affordable and accessible to all who wish to join us.
Sport & Leisure
Gabriel Rangers, Ballydehob F.C.
Gabriel Rangers G.A.A.Clubs
The clubs are very active and sucessful in
promoting Gaelic in the Ballydehob - Schull Area. The Mens Club fields teams in
hurling and football from Under-12 to Adult. In 2004 the boys won the Cork
County Minor Football Championship and the West Cork Under-14 Hurling Title. The
highlight of recent years was the ladies' victory in the 2003 All-Ireland Junior
Final in Nowlan Park, Kilkenny. Currently the club is running a major
fund-raising draw to assist in the development of its playing facilities in
Ballydehob.
