Five things to see and do in West Cork this weekend

Spring is well and truly here, so be sure and ring in the fine weather by getting out and about in West Cork this weekend.

This weekend's events include a trad music festival, an art and philosophy festival, a country music dance session, a youth theatre play and an afternoon of storytelling.

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Ballydehob Trad Festival - Friday March 27th - Sunday March 29th

A feast of traditional Irish music is promised at this year's Trad Festival, featuring famous musicians from far and wide as well as local musicians, with a programme of wide-ranging events including concerts, session trails, recitals and much more.

The full programme and tickets are available here.

Clonakilty Arts and Minds Festival - Friday March 27th - Sunday March 29th

Leave the city noise behind and come west for a weekend where art, music, philosophy and imagination take over the streets of Clonakilty.

Tickets for the various events are available from the Clonakilty Arts and Minds Facebook page, or @clonartsandminds on Instagram.

Country OK Dance Event - Saturday March 28th

Invoking the spirit of dance halls and dancing bodies, Country OK dance event is a rollicking celebration of live performance, live music and a party that invites you to let loose and join in!
Country OK will have you foot-tapping and hip-twisting to the heart-wrenching songs of country music.

The space is wheelchair accessible.

Earplugs provided for those who might be noise sensitive

The event kicks off at 7pm.

Tickets are €7/€5 concession and are available here.