Stories from Ballycotton
Breda, Maureen and the Cats 🐈 🐈⬛ (sounds like a band 🎶) wish to thank everyone who came out and supported their annual Coffee Morning on Saturday 22nd August at
August 27, 2026
There’s nothing quite like a pub filled with live traditional music, particularly when the musicians are friends, neighbours and some of the wonderful local talent we’re lucky enough to have
August 20, 2026
We’ve always loved a good wedding party at The Blackbird, and now you don’t have to wait until Day Two! Couples can now celebrate THE big day itself with us.
August 20, 2026
Here’s a little Blackbird secret you might not know… One out of every 100 BB coffee cups has the word FREE stamped underneath. Which means that every now and then,
August 20, 2026
We were delighted to feature in the Evening Echo this week. “There’s a bit of magic (and plenty of music) in the walls of The Blackbird” Journalist Noel Sweeney dropped
October 23, 2025
Celebrating Craft, Character & Community: We were thrilled to have been shortlisted in two categories at the recent 2025 Bar of the Year Awards for both Traditional Bar of the
September 17, 2025
We were delighted to feature in the Evening Echo this week. “There’s a bit of magic (and plenty of music) in the walls of The Blackbird” Journalist Noel Sweeney dropped
October 23, 2025
Celebrating Craft, Character & Community: We were thrilled to have been shortlisted in two categories at the recent 2025 Bar of the Year Awards for both Traditional Bar of the
September 17, 2025
On Saturday 6th September we hosted a coffee morning for Downs Syndrome Cork, Field of Dreams. It was run by a group of local supporters soon to embark on a
September 17, 2025
At The Blackbird Ballycotton, great food is just as important as a great atmosphere, and that’s where The TrawlerBoyz come in! This incredible family-run business, led by the hardworking McNamara
May 26, 2025
The village turned out to celebrate the postponed 10th-year celebration. The current owners and Manager Mossie Tattan took over in December 2011. Management invited locals and suppliers to join them
April 1, 2025
Exploring East Cork with your four-legged friend? After a scenic stroll along the famous Ballycotton Cliff Walk or a refreshing run on one of our stunning local beaches—Ballynamona, Ardnahinch, Garryvoe,
April 1, 2025
We were delighted to feature in the Evening Echo this week. “There’s a bit of magic (and plenty of music) in the walls of The Blackbird” Journalist Noel Sweeney dropped
October 23, 2025
By Joe McNamee, Irish Examiner, August 2022. “A great pub, the Blackbird beer garden is a machine of some sophistication without for a moment losing its antique character, retractable roof
September 22, 2022
At The Blackbird Ballycotton, great food is just as important as a great atmosphere, and that’s where The TrawlerBoyz come in! This incredible family-run business, led by the hardworking McNamara
May 26, 2025
Congratulations to the McNamara TrawlerBoyz family, cooking from the Field Kitchen in our all-weather beer garden, for being awarded this prestigious finalist plaque from the 2024 Cully & Sully /
October 24, 2024
Breda, Maureen and the Cats 🐈 🐈⬛ (sounds like a band 🎶) wish to thank everyone who came out and supported their annual Coffee Morning on Saturday 22nd August at
August 27, 2026
We’ve always loved a good wedding party at The Blackbird, and now you don’t have to wait until Day Two! Couples can now celebrate THE big day itself with us.
August 20, 2026
There’s nothing quite like a pub filled with live traditional music, particularly when the musicians are friends, neighbours and some of the wonderful local talent we’re lucky enough to have
August 20, 2026
Moments from Blackbird
