Helping Hands East Cork Ferals
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 The Blackbird, 🐦⬛ 🐈⬛🐈 With special thanks to their helpers, bakers and prize givers. They impressively raised over €3,000 in support of Helping Hands East […]
Trad Night at The Blackbird
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 around Ballycotton. Join us at The Blackbird on the third Thursday of every month for our monthly Trad Night. It’s relaxed, informal and open to […]
Say “I Do”… then head to The Blackbird
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. Say I do at Ballycotton Church or on a nearby beach, then wander along with your favourite people and let the celebrations begin. Food is at the […]
Did You Check the Bottom of Your Cup?
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, your post-walk pick-me-up or takeaway caffeine fix is completely on us. There’s no competition to enter, no form to fill out and definitely no skill […]
We Featured in the Echo this week – The Village Pubs of Cork: The Blackbird, Ballycotton
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 by as part of The Echo’s “Village Pubs of Cork” series to see what makes our Ballycotton pub so special. From tunes and chat to […]
Shortlisted for Two Bar of the Year Awards.
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 Year and Bar Food of the Year. A huge shout-out to our friends at The TrawlerBoyz, Ballycotton. After all, it is their award-winning food, served […]
Coffee morning for Downs Syndrome Cork
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 Camino walk in support of this incredible facility. The ‘Field of Dreams’ is a horticultural site managed in partnership with the Munster Agricultural Society, providing […]
The TrawlerBoyz – Award-Winning Eats at The Blackbird Ballycotton
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 family, is famous for serving up some of the best seafood in Ireland – fresh, flavourful and always made with passion. As Seen On & […]
Our 10 year anniversary at the Blackbird
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 for supper from The Field Kitchen and to party with them, thanking everyone for their ongoing support and celebrating their 10th anniversary together. The fantastic […]
A True Dog-Friendly Pub!
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, Ballytrasna or Ballyandreen—head to The Blackbird Ballycotton, the perfect dog-friendly pub to relax and refuel. Why Bring Your Dog to The Blackbird? Dog-friendly beer garden […]