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 […]
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ATM Glengarriff
Hurray! Great news ATM now available in O’Sullivans Service Station. The ATM is inside so is only available when the shop is open.
Island View House
Island View House B & B situated in a quiet scenic area of Glengarriff 150 metres off the main road. Most bedrooms overlook glengarriff harbour. Contact: Tel: 027 63081 Web: www.islandviewhouse.net
Glen Beauty
Glen Beauty is run by Louise Hurley and provides a comprehensive beauty service from waxing to makeup… Contact: Tel: 027 63744
Sharon's Hair Salon
Sharon’s Hair Salon for ladies and gentlemen is run by Sharon O’Driscoll. Open Tues – Sat Contact: Tel: 027 63737
Garda Station
The Garda (Police) Station is on the main street of Glengarriff village and is set back from the street. The Gardai run a daytime service from this station if you need assistance at any other time contact the Gardai at Bantry Station (24h) Contact Tel: 027 63002 (Out of hours Bantry 027 50045)
Sacred Heart Church
The Sacred Heart Church, Glengarriff, is the local Roman Catholic church and is located on the Kenmare side of the village. It was erected in 1902. It replaced the “Old Chapel” in the burial grounds at Cappyaughna which had been built in 1829. The “Old Chapel” at Cappyaughna is still standing, having been renovated and […]
Barley Lake
Barley Lake is a glacial corrie lake just outside Glengarriff. It is well worth a visit and can be accessed by road or as an exhilarating walk! Directions – Take the Kenmare road out of Glengarriff Village and the turn for Barley lake is signposted (left) just about a mile up the road.
Garnish Island
A visit to Garnish Island is a must for anyone visiting Glengarriff. It’s one of the genuine hidden treasures of West Cork. Garnish Island (Confusingly officially called Ilnacullin) is just a short boat trip from the village. The voyage is short, scenic and suitable for all (the route to the islands are protected from the […]
Bureau de Change
The post office offers a Fexco Bureau de Change service. So if you need to change your currency in Euros there is a simple and effective offering.