West Cork History Festival 2026 - Boundaries

What to Expect

The West Cork History Festival returns for its tenth year at the beautiful Inish Beg Estate near Baltimore. The 2026 theme is Boundaries, exploring local, national, and international history - from the Irish Boundary Commission to Europe’s borders, past and present. Confirmed speakers include Lewis Baston, author of “Borderlines: A History of Europe in 29 Borders”. The festival runs across three days, Friday to Sunday, with the bulk of the programme free to view online for maximum accessibility.

Good to Know

• Dates: Friday 7 to Sunday 9 August 2026
• Venue: Inish Beg Estate, Baltimore, West Cork
• Most talks are free or low cost; in-person tickets available on Eventbrite
• Full programme at westcorkhistoryfestival.org
• Event runs annually and is organised in partnership with Skibbereen and District Historical Society

Getting There

Baltimore is in West Cork, approximately 100km south-west of Cork city. Take the N71 to Skibbereen then the R595 to Baltimore.