Remembering the Fastnet Race Disaster, Aug.13th 1979 / Where can I stay that is close to Reen Pier & Cork Whale Watch?

Travel times in remote areas like West Cork are almost always longer than Google Maps or Sat. Nav  indicate. So if you are traveling from anywhere outside of County Cork, we’d strongly suggest that you consider staying the evening before in the West Cork area. This will remove the stress, and ensure you get to us at Reen pier in good time for your trip. It is almost always those who take on too long a drive on the day, who get lost, or are late and miss the boat. Make life easy and consider one of the following options:

Local Hotel Accommodation

1. Celtic Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery, (Cork Whale Watch partner, includes a pack lunch). 15 minute drive to Reen Pier visit website – Tel: Lo-Call: 1850 272 737 or T: +353 23 8848722

2. West Cork Hotel, Skibbereen (CWW partner on whale watch breaks), 25-30 minute drive to Reen Pier. Website:  www.westcorkhotel.com/whale-watching-west-cork/  – Tel: +353 28 21277, e: [email protected]

3. Inchydoney Lodge & Spa Hotel, near Clonakilty. 45 minute drive to Reen pier-Tel: +353 23 88 21104 www.inchydoneyisland.com

Local Bed & Breakfast (B&B) Accommodation

4. Shearwater Country House B&B, Keelbeg, Union Hall (5 minute drive) – Tel: 353 (0)28 33178, Mob. 353 (0)86 3141818 contact: Adela, www.shearwaterbandb.com e: [email protected]

5. Seascapes B&B, Union Hall (5 Minutes drive)- Tel: 353 (0)28 33920, contact: Julie, www.seascape.ie

6. Lis-Ardagh Lodge B&B, Union Hall (5 Minutes drive), Tel: 353 (0)28 34951, contact: Carol & Jim Kearney

7. Atlantic House B&B, Castletownshend (15 Minutes drive) – Tel: 028 36440, contact: Kathleen

8. Casey’s Bar & restaurant, Union Hall (5 Minutes drive) – Tel: 353 (0)28 33590, contact: Paul, e: [email protected]

9. The Leap Inn, Leap, (12 Minutes drive)-Tel: 353 (0)28 33668, Contact: Brian & Anne Sheehan

10. Bay View House B&B, Glandore (10 Minutes drive) , Tel: 353 (0)28 33115 e: [email protected]

11. The Castle B&B, Castletownshend (20 Minutes drive) , Tel: 353 (0)28 36100, Contact: Ann

Local Camping & Hostel options

12. Russagh Mill Hostel, Near Skibbereen (20 Minutes drive), Contact: Chris , Tel: 353 (0)28 22451 e: [email protected]

13. The Meadow camp site, Glandore (15 Minutes drive), Tel: 353 (0)28 33280, E: [email protected]

14. The Meadow camp site, Skibbereen, on Castletownshend road (20 Minutes drive) Tel: 353 (0)28 22254

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