End of Summer Session
Come, celebrate the end of a lovely summer with live music, fires, and plates of West Cork produce.
FOOD
Serving up a classic summer BBQ, West Cork style, from Peter of Wild White Hare (local markets) and Sophia. We’ll have local pulled pork, Stag Stout sausages, house-made milk buns, all the side fixings, and ice cream sandwiches to finish.
DRINK
Come and try local brewery 9 White Deer’s Stag Stout at €5 a pint!
MAKE
From 4–7pm, try your hand at beginner boat basket weaving with Martin O’Flynn, who has guided the making of many baskets here this summer.
Walk Ups only (no booking option; first come first, served!)
Payment by donation, with proceeds in aid of Gaza.
MUSIC
Local Goleen favourites, The Notions, will be playing in the Barrel Top from 7:30pm.
Come soak up a late summer evening with us before we officially welcome in the dark nights. We’ve been lucky to enjoy the season in this corner of the world, so let’s send it off properly!
Music
As well as a retreat and wedding venue, Goleen Harbour also hosts lively music events throughout the year. We welcome a mix of local and international musicians, from trad sessions to DJ nights. Check out our 2026 events below!
Barefoot Baroque, Wednesday 22nd July. 8.30pm
Enjoy this talented ensemble who tour West Cork annually… (pass the hat gig)
More details shortly
Friday July 3rd Pizza, Pepi, Ruadhán and Fionn
Organic Sourdough Pizza’s from Sophia and Shawn, natural wines, craft beers and ciders from our Barrel Top bar plus live music from Pepi Mara, Ruadhan and Fionn followed by tunes from DJ Rua. (Pass the hat gig)
Pepi Mara is an Australian musician who lives in Ireland. He writes catchy rhythmic songs with a good helping of humour. Last year’s single ‘How Many Ks’ has enjoyed solid radio play in Australia and a healthy online following. Audiences at recent solo shows have enjoyed finding out why it’s important to have sharp edges on your chicken house.