Welcome to Bandon

Bandon is a market town rich in history and heritage. This historical West Cork town has roots back as far as 1588 and its name comes from the River upon whose banks it has built up over time. Bandon is an ideal base for exploring Cork and the wealth of outdoor pursuits and incredible vistas will not disappoint.
Bandon owed its development and historic walls to Sir Richard Boyle, First Earl of Cork. He referred to it as 'his most beloved town'. He is buried in St. Mary's Collegiate Church in Youghal. Bandon's prime position close to the Wild Atlantic Way and links to Ireland's Ancient East makes it an ideal spot to link up these two prime Tourist trails.

Bandon Walled Town Festival
August 2025
programme coming soon!

We're already making exciting plans for 2025—watch this space!

If you have ideas or would like to be part of creating the events, we'd love to hear from you. Come join us in Bandon this August for History Alive!

From engaging walks and talks throughout the week to our ever-popular Free Family Fun Day, there’s something for everyone.

Plans are shaping up, and the full programme will be revealed very soon. Keep an eye out, as new events will be added as they’re confirmed!

Check out 2024 programme here.

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An Overview of Bandon's Historic Graveyards: Echoes of the past

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May 103 min read

Céimeanna: Tales and Trails

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Mar 11, 20241 min read

A Walk with Ted Cooke: A Field Survey in Castleblagh

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Mar 11, 20247 min read

The stream that named the Street!

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Jul 31, 20232 min read

Bandon Shambles

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Jul 30, 20231 min read

Tandem Emergo

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Jul 18, 20232 min read

Trouble at the Mill

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Jul 13, 20234 min read

Bandon Bridge - 250 years

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Jul 11, 20231 min read

The McCarthy Dubhs

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Jul 10, 20234 min read

Battle of the Cross

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Jul 9, 20233 min read

The Black Mondays

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Jun 30, 20233 min read

Two Saul like conversions on the road to Ballineen (from Bennett's History, enlarged edition 1869)

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Jun 28, 20233 min read

“Kilbrogan Hill”

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Feb 19, 20231 min read

Bowling at Clancool by Patrick Jones

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Feb 14, 20231 min read

The Ivy and The Matron

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Jan 27, 202311 min read

First Strike in Bandon!

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Jan 21, 20233 min read

Sir Richard Boyle's favourite town!

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Jan 20, 20233 min read

Richard Dowden

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Jan 19, 20231 min read

Heritage on one street...

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Nov 23, 20222 min read

Fair Bandonia rolls....

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Nov 1, 20221 min read

Sustainability Statement

Bandon Walled Town Festival recognises the importance of environmental sustainability. To that end we aim to minimise our carbon footprint by encouraging all participants, attendees, demonstrators, supporters, volunteers and venues to consider their impact on the environment by reducing/recycling waste, avoiding single use plastics, using reusable water bottles/ keep cups, saving energy and carpooling to events if and when possible.

The promotion of traditional skills is at the core of our events.