THERE'S plenty to look forward to across West Cork, and we've compiled a list of exciting things to do to help you make the most of the weekend ahead.

This weekend's events include the Kilmichael Vintage & Harvest Festival, the Ahiohill Musicfest, taking a trip to the cinema, visiting The Treehouse in Skibbereen and going for a dip in the pool.

If you'd like to have your events featured in this weekly article, please don't hesitate to email us at [email protected].

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Kilmichael Vintage & Harvest Festival - Sunday, October 5th

The Kilmichael Vintage & Harvest Festival kicks off at the Kilmichael GAA grounds on Sunday, October 5th.

Proceeds in aid of West Cork Palliative Care, West Cork Rapid Response and Mary Mount Hospice.

Ahiohill Musicfest 2025 - Friday, October 3rd - Saturday October 4th

The Ahiohill Musicfest 2025 is offering a weekend ticket for Friday, October 3rd, and Saturday, October 4th.

The doors for the event will open at 8pm on both nights.

The weekend ticket is priced at €31.00 per person, which includes all booking fees.

The festival features a lineup of different musical acts over the two days:

Friday, October 3rd: The night will feature performances by The Burchaillí and The Monks.

Saturday, October 4th: The entertainment will continue with performances from the Gallivanters and Clada.

Go to the cinema - Friday, October 3rd - Sunday October 5th

A family trip to the cinema on a rainy afternoon can be a very pleasant outing and West Cork has two cinemas which both offer the latest releases - the Park Cinema in Clonakilty and Cinemax in Bantry.  

Both cinemas cater for group bookings and also have a variety of on-site snacks and drinks available.

For more information on the Park Cinema see www.clonakiltyparkcinema.ie and for Bantry Cinemax see www.cinemaxbantry.ie

Visit The Treehouse in Skibbereen - Friday, October 3rd - Sunday October 5th

The Treehouse is an indoor playground in Skibbereen that offers a safe, adventure-filled soft play area for children and also a relaxing space where the grown-ups can relax with a cup of coffee.

The Treehouse Café offers serves a range of food options and snacks including kiddie friendly meals such as egg soldiers and pasta bowls. 

The Treehouse is based at Curragh Commercial Park, Marsh Road, P81 XA40.

For group bookings for further information visit their social media pages or contact them via WhatsApp on 087-0026719 or email [email protected].

Go for a dip in the pool - Friday, October 3rd - Sunday October 5th

When all else fails, simply get into the water to get out of the rain!

The Dunmanway Municipal Pool situated on the Bantry Road, Tonafora, P47 VH56, is a state of the art 25m pool that includes a steam room, sauna, hydrotherapy pool and a kiddies pool.

There are spacious changing rooms as well as disability-friendly changing rooms.

For further information contact 023-8845349 or email [email protected]