There’s gallops on the strand, music in the air and heavenly gardens on display. And that’s just among some of the activities in West Cork this weekend.

Horses, trainers, and jockeys are at the ready for the annual Courtmacsherry Strand Races tomorrow.

Basking in glorious sunshine, punters, holiday-makers and locals all enjoyed great racing at the annual Courtmacsherry Strand Races at the scenic west Cork seaside village yesterday.

A sand bank in a West Cork harbour will have its annual transformation on Sunday next for the Courtmacsherry Strand Races.