Event: Baltimore Wooden Boat Festival

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Rising tide of recovery could lift price on waterfront site in Baltimore

Will a rising tide of economic recovery do enough to lift a waterfront Baltimore harbour site of just under three acres, up to the €1 million guide price?

Thu, 26 May, 2016

Traditional wooden boat to sail to sea in colourful rowing event

A wooden boat, traditionally used only by the fishermen of the Shannon, is to sail from a West Cork town to the sea for the first time this weekend.

Thu, 21 May, 2015

Pirate wreck focus for Baltimore Wooden Boat Festival

The colourful tale of what is believed to be a 17th century ship, stolen by a notorious pirate, wrecked in a storm, and now lying beneath the seabed off West Cork, is a highlight of the 13th Baltimore Wooden Boat Festival.

Mon, 12 May, 2014

Festival season

The Menu would scarcely have thunk it a few short years ago but Irish festival season, most definitely upon us, is coming to be dominated by food-related events, a cause for rejoicing.

Thu, 24 May, 2012

A festival tideto float all boats

A 100-year-old Galway hooker and a Cornish fishing lugger which sailed to the Antarctic and back before being restored in West Cork are among the stars of the colourful Baltimore Wooden Boat Festival, which begins on Friday.

Wed, 23 May, 2012