KINSALE
... buzzes with life and entertainment over the summer months, starting with the Comedy Festival in April, the Arts Festival in July, the International Gourmet Festival in October, and rounding off with the fringe Jazz Festival over the autumn bank holiday, which coincides with Cork's famous jazz festival.
Many bars have live music, and there are many excellent award winning restaurants - www.kinsalerestaurants.com
Kinsale Arts Week 10th - 18th July - www.kinsaleartsweek.com
Gourmet Festival 8th - 10th October - www.kinsalerestaurants.com/autumn.php
Fringe Jazz/Blues Festival 23th -25th October - www.kinsale.ie/kinsjazz.htm
CLONAKILTY
....is home to the famous music venue at De Barra Folk Club. There are regular traditional session each week and a variety of the best of guest bands and musicians. www.debarra.ie
For further information about entertainment in West Cork follow this link to the Irish Tourist Board site:
www.discoverireland.ie