Bere Island is home to wonderful festivals and events throughout the year
Check out our events calendar to find out about everything from our weekly island parkrun to our annual Festival of Music and Silence. Whether you’re looking to enjoy the activities an island has to offer, or escaping to enjoy the island’s enduring peace, our events offer you wonderful ways to connect with our landscape, heritage and local community.
Monday 17th July – Saturday 22nd July
Swim Week hosted by Irish Water Safety
Includes swimming lessons, lifesaving, water confidence and water safety. For details contact Edel on 027 75988.
Saturday 22nd July
West Cork Fit Up Theatre Festival present Sharon at the Lecture Theatre, Rerrin at 8.00pm.
Monday 31st July – Friday 4th August
Sailing Week
Hosted by Bere Island Water Sports Club. For further details see the Club’s Facebook page. NB Sailing week is now fully booked.
Saturday 29th August
The West Cork Fit Up Theatre Festival present The Humours of Bandon at the Lecture Theatre at 8pm.
Tuesday 1st August – Thursday 3rd August
Children’s Summer Camp
For age groups 6 years to 16. Activities to include arts and crafts, sports and seashore activities. Prices are €5 per child per day, and €12 for a family of three per day. To book contact Tim 027 75099.
Saturday 5th August
The West Cork Fit Up Theatre Festival present Green and Blue at 8pm at the Lecture Theatre, Rerrin.
Tuesday 8th August – Sunday 13th August
Bere Island Festival
A full programme of events will be announced shortly, and will include regular events such as the Children’s Sports Day, Adults and Children’s Biathlon, Children’s Talent contest and watersports events including the raft race, kayaking, swimming competition etc.
Saturday 12th August
The West Cork Fit Up Theatre Festival present End of Day at 8pm at the Lecture Theatre, Rerrin.
Tuesday 8th August – Thursday 10th August
Children’s Summer Camp
For age groups 6 years to 16. Activities to include arts and crafts, sports and seashore activities. Prices are €5 per child per day, and €12 for a family of three per day. To book contact Tim 027 75099.
Saturday 19th August – Sunday 27th August
Heritage Week
Tuesday 22nd August: 11am at The Bakehouse, Rerrin
Learn how to make Bere Island blackberry jam with Edel Murphy. Free event, booking essential on 027 75099.
Wednesday 23rd August: 2.30pm – 3.30pm at Heritage Centre
Illustrated talk on beekeeping with island beekeeper Barry Hanley.
Free event. Free event.
Thursday 24th August: 11.00am meet outside Murphy’s Shop, Rerrin.
Guided walk around Bere Island’s WW1 military fortifications with islander Chris Sullivan. Free event.
Saturday 26th August: 6.00pm The Lookout, West End Pier.
Turf Projects – art project exploring the unique colour palette of the Bere Island landscape. Free event.
Saturday 26th August: 7.30pm The Lookout, West End Pier.
The Moon from Bere Island. Illustrated talk and moon viewing with the Cork Astronomy Club. Free event.
Friday 22nd September – Sunday 24th September
Music and Silence Festival
For details and bookings please contact Theresa Hobbs at theresawccm@gmail.com or 0861621803. More details will follow on the Bere Island Heritage Centre Facebook page.
Saturday 7th October – Sunday 8th October
Walking Festival
Explore the length and breadth of Bere Island, taking in some spectacular scenery with a series of guided walks – or explore the island’s unique history and landscape in your own time.
Don’t forget, the Bere Island parkrun takes place every Saturday at 9.30am.
