With a scenic view overlooking the Ilen River, “The Moorings “ at Schull Road, Skibbereen is a select and innovative development located just outside the picturesque town of Skibbereen. Capital of the ‘Barony of Carbery’, Skibbereen is a vibrant holiday and market town in West Cork. The River Ilen flows through and around the town and as you walk across the footbridge you can almost picture the boats from bygone days.
With a population of approx. 3,000 and an extensive rural hinterland it is the service town for the surrounding countryside . It is the premier market town in the West Cork Region serving the coastal villages from the Mizen Head to the inhabited islands of Sherkin, Cape Clear and the renowned and popular Heir Island. Hidden along the coastline you will find a number of sandy beaches and yachtsmen will tell you its ‘a place apart’ as they cruise along the ‘Riviera of West Cork’.
It has three second level schools, many restaurants, pubs, an Arts Centre, Leisure Centre, Hotels and a wide variety of shops. It is just over an hour to Cork city and airport.
The Moorings is an exclusive development comprising of 60 detached and semi-detached houses on the Schull Road and overlooking the Ilen River. Of these, there will be ten detached houses that qualify for “Section 23” (type) relief.
LOCAL INFORMATION
Emergency Telephone Numbers
Garda Siochana (Police): 028-23088 or 028-21026
Ambulance: 028-21677 Fire Brigade: 999
Doctors:
Dr.(s) Quirke, Creagh, O'Neill-Murphy 028-23456
Dr. Bell 028-21765
Skibbereen Hospital: 028-21677
SouthDoc (out of hours doctor coverage):
1850 335 999
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Dentists
Caitriona McSweeney:
028-21690
Patrick O’Brien: 028-21197
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Shopping Hours
Mon-Sat 9-6pm, though certain stores are open 7 days a week until late.
Post Office
9.00am-5.30pm (Fridays until 6pm) Closed Sundays
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Banks
AIB (Allied Irish Banks) 10:00am-03:00pm - Tuesday-Friday
Late opening until 05:00pm Monday.
Bank of Ireland: 10:00am-03:00pm -Tuesday-Friday
Late opening until 05:00pm Monday
Permanent TSB: 10:00am-05:00pm – Monday-Friday
Bureau de Change: There is a Bureau de Change counter at all major banks.
Churches
Catholic Church
North St.
Saturday Vigil Mass: 7.30pm.
Sunday Masses: 9.00am, 10.30am, 12 noon.
Church of Ireland
Abbeystrewery Parish Church (Anglican),
Bridge St.
Services: 8.30am, 11.00am, Wed 10.30am
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Methodist Church
Mill Road
Services: Sunday 11.30am
Gospel Hall
Townshend Street
Services: Sunday 11.00am
Gospel Meeting 8.30pm
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Taxi Services:
Skibb Cabs – 028-23823
Skibbereen Cabs & Taxi Services - 028-21258
Bus Services:
Skibbereen is a main hub for bus service to West Cork. The Bus Eireann web site provides up to date timetables and fares. There is also an online booking facility.
Amenities
Children’s playground – An excellent playground for younger children combined with an “obstacle type course” for older ones. Situated at the entrance to the town from the Cork Road – N71.
Tennis Courts
O’Donovan Rossa Park
Public Library
Skibbereen Sports Centre
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Activities
Golfing: Skibbereen Golf Course (18 hole course) 028-21227
Pony Trekking - Limbo Riding School 028-21683
Kayaking (Atlantic Sea Kayaking) 028-21058
Skibbereen Sports Centre 028-22624
Skibbereen Historical Walks – as follows:
Starting from the Skibbereen Heritage Centre twice weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 6.30pm it is guided by a qualified Irish Tour Guide. Telephone booking essential, telephone Margaret on 087 930 5735 or Skibbereen Heritage Centre 028 40900.
Also you may contact: skibwalk@yahoo.com
Restaurants in the locality
There is an abundance of restaurants in and around Skibbereen where you can savour the delights and fresh produce from West Cork. Several of these restaurants specialize in seafood dishes. We have listed some hereunder.
Paragon, Skibbereen
Ty Ar Mor, Skibbereen
O’Callaghan’s of Rosscarbery
Mary Ann’s in Castltownsend
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Le Jolie Brise in Baltimore
The Mews in Baltimore
Annies Restaurant in Ballydehob
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Ferries to the islands run all year round to the following nearby Islands (See attached timetables – timetables may change depending on weather conditions)
Cape Clear Island
Heir Island
Sherkin Island
Sherkin Island, Cork, Ireland
Sherkin Island, a ten minute ferry ride from Baltimore, is home to a 15th Century Franciscan Friary, and one of the ruined O'Driscoll Castles, Dun-na-Long. Visitors also come to the island for its sandy beaches and crafts shops.
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Cape Clear, Cork, Ireland
Cape Clear Island, is Ireland's southernmost inhabited island with megalithic standing stones, a 5000 year-old passage grave, a 12th century church ruin, and a 14th century O'Driscoll castle cannonaded in the early 1600's suggest times past. The island is known for its Bird Observatory and is a good spot for watching out for whales, dolphins, leatherback turtles, sun fish and shark. The island holds an Annual Storytelling Festival, but unofficial sessions break out regularly in the local pubs. Cape Clear is part of the Gaeltacht, one of several areas in Ireland where Irish is the official language, though these days everyone speaks both Irish and English.
Suggested Day Trips
Baltimore, Cork, Ireland
A short drive from Skibbereen is the busy port of Baltimore which is home to festivals throughout the year celebrating local history, seafood & produce, music, water sports and port life. There are several water sport activity centres.
Lough Hyne, Cork, Ireland
Well worth a visit, Lough Hyne is a salt water lake which contains rare sea life and is Ireland's only Marine Wildlife Reserve. The nearby woods are popular amongst walkers for the spectacular view from the top of Knockomagh Hill.
Castletownshend, Cork, Ireland
Castletownshend - The Townshend family still inhabit the castle that this town has grown around. The historic St. Baharrane's Church, which boasts two Harry Clark stained glass windows, holds a series of classical music concerts each year. And Mary Ann’s Restaurant is not to be missed!
Ballydehob, Cork, Ireland
Ballydehob is a small town with a wealth of interesting shops and restaurants. The Gurtnagrough Folk Museum tells of the area’s history with some items dating back to the 1700's.
Schull, Cork, Ireland
Schull is a busy port town on the Mizen Peninsula. Mizen Head is the southernmost point on mainland Ireland. The lighthouse has been transformed into the Mizen Vision Visitor Centre with information on the history of the lighthouse and the area in general.
Bantry, Cork, Ireland
Bantry West Cork Music (www.westcorkmusic.ie) hosts the famous West Cork Chamber Music Festival, as well as other festivals and concerts throughout the year. Bantry House & Gardens is a popular tourist attraction and also contains the 1796 Bantry French Armada Exhibition Centre.
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More…. Places to visit
Bamboo Park in Glengarriff
Lough Hyne
Garnish Island
Dolphin & Whale Watching
Lisselan Estate
Mizen Head
Barley Cove Beach
Inchydoney Beach
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Tourism
Tourist Office
North St
Open 7 days a week from 9.00am
Phone 028 21766
skibbereen@corkkerrytourism.ie
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Skibbereen Heritage Centre
Old Gasworks Building,
Upper Bridge St.,
Skibbereen
Tel 028 40900 |
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