Skibbereen
A modest West Cork town on the River Ilen, Skibbereen has a good spread of cafés and restaurants for its size. Its Irish name — An Sciobairín, meaning "the little boat harbour" — reflects its waterside character, and the coast is a short drive away at Baltimore. The town carries a heavy historical weight as one of the worst-affected places during the 1845–52 Famine, with a mass grave holding the remains of thousands of victims.
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- Population2,778
- Nearest water from center 0.0 km0.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.1 km1.9 mi
Nearest airports
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Skibbereen: quick answers
Where is Skibbereen?
Skibbereen is in Ireland.
How do you get to Skibbereen?
The nearest airport is Bantry (BYT), about 31 min away by road. The nearest train station is Millstreet, about 1 hr 24 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Skibbereen?
The warmest month is July, averaging 15°C60°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 7°C44°F. The wettest month is December, with about 119 mm4.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Skibbereen?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 2 restaurants, 5 cafés and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Skibbereen?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Kenmare, Bere Island and Inishannon.