Cachet of Union Hall in West Cork gives home that holiday feeling

Tommy Barker discovers a charming West Cork haven in Union Hall.

One of West Cork’s most attractive villages, Union Hall, is known for its busy fishing port activity, sailing, selection of bars, cafes and seafood, proximity to beaches, hidden coves and glorious Glandore, yet is nicely off the beaten track of the main N71 running between Clonakilty and Skibbereen.

All of those attractions underpinned the launch of the Páirc na Fana scheme of 44 upmarket homes, across nine acres, back in spring 2007 just before the market took a dive.