Imbolc Bantry

15/04/2026

Does anyone have any local Bealtaine events happening?

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02/02/2026

With our final event of Imbolc 2026 about to begin in this evening, I'd like to thank all of our practitioners, facilitators, therapists, hosts, authors, musicians and all you lovely people who attended events over the weekend!

It's been warm, hopeful and emotional!🔥
Til next year 😘

PS we will be looking for feedback so please get in touch with what worked, what didn't and any suggestions for improvement! Xx

02/02/2026

29/01/2026

NB - please note the time of Jo’s talk is 2pm to 3pm.
Bantry Bookshop is thrilled to announce that as part of the Imbolc Bantry, Jo Kerrigan will be at the shop on Monday 2nd February for a talk, Q&A and book signing. Jo is a specialist on ancient crafts and folklore and her books explore how everyday life was lived long ago. Seating is limited and booking (€10) is advised.

28/01/2026

Jo Kerrigan will be in Bantry Bookshop for her talk on Monday!
Call the shop on 0879434126 or call in for tickets! Limited spaces available!

27/01/2026

***Inaugural Imbolc Bantry 2026 Launches with Focus on Wellness and Holistic Living****
Bantry, West Cork — Friday 30 January to Monday 2 February 2026
Imbolc Bantry: Renewal & Wellness Festival will take place for the first time from Friday 30 January to Monday 2 February 2026, introducing a new festival in West Cork dedicated to wellness, renewal, and holistic approaches to living.
Inspired by the ancient Celtic festival of Imbolc, traditionally associated with light, renewal, and new beginnings, Imbolc Bantry marks the seasonal transition from winter into spring through a thoughtfully curated programme of wellbeing-focused events. The festival invites participants to slow down, reconnect, and engage with practices that support balance, creativity, and mindful living.
Across the four days, the programme will include workshops, talks, walks, creative sessions, music and small group gatherings. Themes explored will include seasonal awareness, mindfulness, creativity as nourishment, relationship with place, and sustainable, conscious ways of being. Events will take place in a range of intimate and welcoming venues across Bantry and the surrounding area.
As a practitioner-led festival, Imbolc Bantry places emphasis on individual expertise and lived practice. Local holistic practitioners, facilitators, artists, and therapists will each host their own events and sessions. All events can be booked directly with the individual practitioners involved, allowing participants to select experiences that align with their interests and personal wellbeing.
A festival spokesperson said, “This first year of Imbolc Bantry is about planting seeds — creating a space where people can explore wellbeing in a grounded, seasonal, and community-centred way. Imbolc offers a natural pause in the year to reflect, restore, and gently set intentions for the months ahead.”
Imbolc Bantry 2026 aims to appeal to both local residents and visitors seeking a calm, nourishing cultural experience in West Cork during the quieter winter season, while also supporting practitioners working in wellness, creativity, and holistic health.
Full programme details, including practitioner listings and booking information, are available on our social media,

27/01/2026

No fad diets or ridiculous gym routines

25/01/2026

Bantry Holistic is offering weekend passes for Imbolc 2026!