Glengarriff News

Fastnet Line new Swansea Cork Ferry

Saturday, October 10th, 2009

The new ferry which will run between Cork and Swansea arrived in Cork Harbour at the end of September. This was an important day for tourism and commerce in the South West as it will re-open the gateway to the UK. The previous Swansea Cork ferry service was terminated in 2006 leaving the region high and dry. The new ferry is the initiative of a cooperative and has been dubbed “the peoples ferry“. Well done to all involved!

Glengarriff is one of the oldest tourist destinations in Ireland and access from the UK is key to the survival of many businesses. Support the ferry at http://www.fastnetline.co.uk/ The ferry will run from March 2010 between Swansea and Cork.

See the new ship MV Julia arrive in Cork Harbour…

Broadband in Glengarriff

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

Apparently Eircom is about to enable the Glengarriff Exchange for broadband. (Believe it if you like!)

To register your interest (without obligation) phone 1800 202 279… The more people who sign up the more likely they are to proceed with the project. Broadband (through a fixed line) is an essential tool for any community. Please tell everyone you know to register their interest now…

They recently sent me this notice in the post:

broadband-glengarriff

Weddings in Glengarriff

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

Glengarriff is a wonderful location for your wedding. One of the most unspoilt natural beauty spots in Ireland, with wonderful gardens for amazing wedding shots…

Wedding Venues – Eccles Hotel, Glenggarriff Park Hotel, Glengarriff-Lodge

Wedding Cerermony Locations – Sacred Heart Church Glengarriff and Glengarriff-Lodge

With a hair stylist and beauty salon in the village you’re covered for those little emergencies!

Self Catering Special Offers

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

There are a range of self catering offerings in Glengarrriff and a number of them are running special offers this summer:

At the luxury end of the self catering market Glengarriff Lodge has slashed prices in July – check their website for details Glengarriff-Lodge.com

Mountain View has some great specials also at the budget end of the market.

FLORIBUNDA – Jacqueline Stanley Exhibition

Friday, June 19th, 2009

A new Jacqueline Stanely exhibition will be hung in the Catherine Hammond Gallery in Glengarriff.

26th June to 22nd July 2009

Contact:
Tel: 027 63812

Glengarriff U21 Team Honoured

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

Glengarriff U21 Team winners of the West Cork U21 football chmpionship were awarded the Buckley Financial ‘Team of the Month’ award for April 2009, becoming the first Beara team to do so as result of their involvement in a West Cork competition.

Congratulations to all involved including the team members:
Robert Galvin, James Horgan, Tim Buckley, Buckley Financial, Kevin O’Sullivan, captain, Finbarr McCarthy, James Goggin, Denis McCarthy. Back, from left, Shane Healy, Matthew O’Shea, Sean Galvin, Iain O’Sullivan, Shaun O’Sullivan, Diarmuid Collins, Stevie O’Sullivan, Eamon O’Sullivan and Sean O’Sullivan.

Charity Day Tea Party

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

The Ewe Scupture Gallery

The Ewe Scupture Gallery

The Ewe is hosting a chartity day tea party in aid of Bantry Hospice on Sat 13th June from 12-5pm. All Welcome to this fun event…

Contact
Tel: 027 63840

Luxury Self Catering West Cork

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009

Looking for a Luxury Self Catering Getaway break in West Cork? Glengarriff Lodge offers history and opulence…

Located on a private woodland estate of 50 acres, the house itself was built on a 2 acre island in the river. Originally built for the Earls of Bantry as a hunting lodge this property has been completely refurbished and is now a stunning retreat.

Contact
Tel:
027 63833
Web: www.glengarriff-lodge.com

Maureen O’Hara Golf Classic

Friday, May 29th, 2009

The annual Maureen O’Hara Golf Classic is the pride of Glengarriff Golf Club

The Maureen O’Hara Classic dates are as follows:
Ladies Fri/Sat 26/27th June
Gents Fri 3rd July from 1pm – Sat/Sun 4th/5th July.

Don't Dress for Dinner

Friday, May 29th, 2009

The Glengarriff Theatre Group presents Don’t Dress For Dinner
by Marc Camoletti

Charity Performance:
Thu 18th June - 08:30pm Doors open at 8:00PM in Glengarriff Village Hall, This performance will be in aid of the Niall Mellon township trust.

Final Performance:
Fri 3rd July – 08:30pm Coinciding with Maureen O’Hara Golf Classic. Doors open at 8:00PM in Glengarriff Village Hall.