My grandmother is from Castletownbere and were going this summer. Is there anything special to do there?

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My grandmother is from Castletownbere and were going this summer. Is there anything special to do there?

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It is a gorgeous country town, right on the water.  There are beaches nearby, as well as cliffs along the water with lovely walks.  Castletownbere itself is quiet, with several pubs and if I remember correctly a few restuarants.  It is in a good location for exploring West Cork, one of the most popular areas of Ireland for tourists.  Skibereen is the nearest town, with a supermarket and lively nightlife.  Bantry is also in the vicinity.  West Cork has an abundance of wonderful restuarants to chose from. Annie's in Ballydehob is famous worldwide (word of advice - book your table now!) Mary Anne's in Castletownshend (a lovely little village) has great inexpensive "pub grub" or a more formal restuarant upstairs.  Clonakility is another town worth checking out, with a great music scene.  It has a famous trad pub, De Barra's with a rich history.  Hope this helps!