Revamp lends a theatrical touch to Inchydoney

It’s a jewel in the crown of tourist haven West Cork but Inchydoney, with its famed sandy beaches, may soon become a spectacular setting as a “theatre beneath the stars”.

The prospect of open-air theatre on the Virgin Mary Point will add a new dimension to Inchydoney’s appeal as a visitor attraction.

The sand bank which splits the island’s Blue Flag beaches, near Clonakilty, has been given a major facelift. Its has been enhanced with native species of grasses, plants and wildflowers between landscaped paths, seating and chestnut fencing.