Festivals & Events
The Clonakilty International Guitar Festival takes place in September annually with some of the world's greatest guitarists.
Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon runs annually on the first weekend of December
The West Cork Rally runs every St. Patrick's weekend around West Cork with Clonakilty as it's base.
Clonakilty Street Carnival takes place annually in June.
On the 1st Saturday of July the South of Ireland Band Championships and The Old Time Fayre will showcase the best band competition held annually Ireland combined with a unique snapshot of what Clonakilty might have looked like in the 1920's/30's. Visit www.soibandchampionships.ie
The Cork Open Backgammon Tournament takes place in O’Donovan’s Hotel over the first weekend in March each year.
On the first Sunday of August, Fair Days Fleadh is an outdoor music event at Camus Farm featuring live performances from some of the best contemporary Irish musicians
