The Corner Bar

The Corner Bar O'Brien's Corner Bar in Skibbereen is the oldest pub in West Cork, established in 1877 run by four g This has been running for 15 years.

We have a well established Singers Club which occurs on the first Friday on every month. Guest singers have included Niamh Parsons, Tim Dennehy, Eleanor Shanley, Karan Casey, John Spillane, The Begley Sisters. The full list of past and future singers can be seen on www.skibbsingers.com
Singers are very welcome to come join in. We have traditional Irish music sessions every Saturday night throughout the year. In the summer months we have also have sessions on Monday nights. We also have sessions on Sunday nights on each bank holiday. Musicians have included Dave Hennessy, Mick Daly, Mairead Casey, Pat O'Sullivan, The Fuschia Band, The O'Grourke Brothers, Brian Hennessy, Brendan McCarthy, Derry Moynihane and many more. The late Seamus Creagh was the main musician for many years. We have two open fireplaces to allow you to relax next to the fire with a great drink. The Corner Bar is the meeting spot for local road bowlers and many the score has been celebrated and comiserated at the bar counter!

14/09/2026
14/09/2026

Traditional Irish Music Tonight 9 pm.
Last of the Monday summer sessions,so come on down and enjoy.

08/09/2026

Keep your eyes peeled over the weekend for our September sale and be sure to get a break away for yourselves with a little saving ✨🥰

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08/09/2026

Just to let you know we will be closed Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s during the winter months.

07/09/2026

Our Monday session continues tonight.
9pm.
Brendan & Derry

07/09/2026

Skibbereen Library closure

Skibbereen Library will be closed from Tuesday 15th September (inclusive) to undergo exciting renovations works. Works will include an IT upgrade, new shelves, flooring and a fresh coat of paint! The closure is estimated to take about a month, and a re-opening date will be confirmed soon.

In the meantime, staff will be contactable at [email protected].

The nearest branch libraries where you can continue to use your library card are
Clonakilty Library 023 8834275,
Schull Library 028 28290,
Dunmanway Library 023 8855411, and
Bantry Library 027 50460.

For the duration of the closure, books can be requested to the nearest library other than Skibbereen.
Return dates and membership expiry dates will be extended until after the library re-opens.

The library thanks you for your patience during this closure and are looking forward to welcoming everyone back very soon.

📚 You can visit http://www.corkcoco.ie/en/resident/libraries to find more information on other branch libraries, mobile library stops, and the online services.

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06/09/2026
06/09/2026

This evening we have a Trad Session with Colm&Julian. Fiddle guitar and vocals. 6.30pm.

Thanks to BULMERS for sponsoring Skibb. Music Fest.

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37 Bridge Street
Skibbereen
P81X436

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