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• West Cork Arts Centre is a wheelchair accessible venue. There are wheelchair ramps to the right of the building (the porch) and to the left of the building (the courtyard) which lead directly into Reception and The James O’Driscoll Gallery.
• There is an internal lift on the ground floor to Gallery II on level 1, and all floors beyond.
• Both of our galleries and The UCC and Bollinger Family Space are fitted with a Hearing Induction Loop System.
• Accessible gender-neutral bathrooms on all levels.
• Quiet room available on request.
• Our staff have participated in Dementia Friendly and LGBTQ+ Allyship training.
• High contrast and braille signage on each level.
• We welcome artists and the public to contact us to help us address any specific needs.

The car park located closest to us is The Town Car Park (see map below) which is situated to the rear of Field’s SuperValu. There is a 2 hour parking limit in this and on the streets around us. The Town Car Park has parking spaces reserved for persons with a Disability and Age Friendly, which are approximately 50 metres from the main entrance with a footpath all the way.

If you think you will need to park for longer than 2 hours, then please use the Fair Field Car Park as this has unlimited parking. This car park is a 3 minute walk from our main entrance. If you require a Disability or Age Friendly parking space for longer than 2 hours, please contact us in advance of your visit and we will make arrangements.

Bus Éireann (Route 237): Connects Cork City to Goleen via Skibbereen. Departure times from Cork Bus Station are 09:30, 11:30, 13:00, 14:30, 16:30, 18:00, and 19:51. The journey to Skibbereen takes approximately 2 hours. ​Bus Eireann.

Bus Éireann (Route 252): Operates from Cork to Killarney via Skibbereen. Departure times from Bantry are 09:00, 12:00, 15:00, and 18:00, with an approximate journey time of 45 minutes to Skibbereen. ​

West Cork Connect (Route 230): Provides daily services from Cork City to Skibbereen. Departure times from St. Patrick’s Quay, Cork City, are 08:15, 10:30, 13:45, 16:00, 17:30, and 21:00. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. ​West Cork Connect

West Cork Connect (Route 230) from Bandon: Departure times are 09:00, 10:50, 14:55, 15:25, and 18:50, with an approximate journey time of 1 hour to Skibbereen. ​

Additional Information:

Bus Éireann: For the most current timetables and updates, please visit their official website: ​ https://www.buseireann.ie/

West Cork Connect: For live bus tracking, ticket bookings, and the latest schedules, visit their official website: ​ https://westcorkconnect.ie/

Local Link: Local Link have various high frequency services and some bookable services, visit the website to check if there is a route that suits: https://locallinkcork.ie/area/skibbereen/?post_types=schedule

Please note that bus schedules are subject to change. It’s advisable to consult the respective service providers’ websites or contact them directly for the most up-to-date information before planning your journey.

Guided Tours. Our guided tours are available for special interest groups including schools, colleges, Youthreach and adult education groups. Please contact us at least 2 weeks in advance of your visit to book a tour with our Public Engagement Assistant.

Schools Tours. Working closely with the West Cork Education Centre, we invite primary and second level schools to engage with our exhibition, performance, dance and residency programmes throughout the year.

In the Picture Dementia Friendly Gallery Programme. We invite people with dementia and their carers to visit, look and engage with others in a safe and welcoming environment. These specially designed sessions are facilitated by professional artists. If you are thinking of coming along, you can talk through any ideas, thoughts or concerns with the facilitators before your visit. Service is €10 and includes suitable refreshments. The service is free to Arts for Health participants.

For information on tailored tours for your group please contact us on 028 22090, or email info@westcorkartscentre.com.