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Bandon (/ ˈbændən /; Irish: Droichead na Bandan) is a town in County Cork, Ireland. It lies on the River Bandon between two hills. The name in Irish means 'Bridge of the Bandon', a reference to the origin of the town as a crossing point on the river. In 2004 Bandon celebrated its quatercentenary.
Bandon or Droichead na Banndan in Irish (meaning the bridge of the Bandon River), is just 20 miles west of Cork city, in the heartland of some of the richest and most beautiful farmland in the country.
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Bandon, town, County Cork, Ireland, 17 miles (27 km) southwest of Cork. Founded in 1608 by Richard Boyle, later 1st earl of Cork, Bandon was initially populated by English and Scottish settlers. Parts of the original town wall remain; the ruins of a 15th-century castle are nearby.
Just 30kms from Cork City, the prosperous town of Bandon is the largest town in West Cork and is the gateway to the region. Surrounded by gorgeous countryside, the sea, as always in West Cork, is nearby. It is said that Bandon is ‘7 miles from 7 beaches’.
The first walled settlement of the Elizabethan Munster plantations, Bandon is a Town of Churches which paints the entire ecumenical history of Ireland. A historic market town, it continues to hold three established weekly food markets.
Bandon or in Gaelic ‘Droichead na Banndan’, meaning the bridge of the Bandon River, is just 20 miles west of Cork city and lays claim to the title of being the gateway to West Cork. The town was founded by Sir Richard Boyle, Earl of Cork, in 1608.
Discover Bandon. Experience the market town of Bandon on the River Bandon in County Cork, explore impressive St. Patrick's Church and stop off at the megalithic Castlelack Stone Row.
This historical West Cork town has roots back as far as 1588 and its name comes from the River upon whose banks it has built up over time. Bandon is an ideal base for exploring Cork and the wealth of outdoor pursuits and incredible vistas will not disappoint.
