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Huge Congratulations to the TrawlerBoyz at the Field Kitchen, Blackbird, Ballycotton

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

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Christmas Parties at The Blackbird, Ballycotton

The festive season is fast approaching – have you planned your Christmas party yet? In collaboration with the award-winning TrawlerBoyz, we have all your party flavours covered! From fresh local

October 23, 2024

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Packed December / Christmas Schedule soon to be announced

The Blackbird and Trawler Boyz will soon be announcing a jam-packed schedule for December and into Christmas. Live music is to include favourites such as Rag Order and Craig &

October 23, 2024

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25 Best Beer Gardens in Munster and Beyond

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

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Back to the 80s: A Night to Remember

On March 7, 2025, The Blackbird Ballycotton hosted the Ballycotton RNLI “Back to the 80s” event, a spectacular night that transported guests straight to the neon-lit era of leg warmers,

April 1, 2025

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Host Your Next Event at The Blackbird Ballycotton – Your Party, Your Way!

Looking for the perfect event venue in Ballycotton? The Blackbird Ballycotton isn’t just an award-winning pub – it’s a place where unforgettable memories are made. Whether you’re planning a birthday

April 1, 2025

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Huge Congratulations to the TrawlerBoyz at the Field Kitchen, Blackbird, Ballycotton

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

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Christmas Parties at The Blackbird, Ballycotton

The festive season is fast approaching – have you planned your Christmas party yet? In collaboration with the award-winning TrawlerBoyz, we have all your party flavours covered! From fresh local

October 23, 2024

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Packed December / Christmas Schedule soon to be announced

The Blackbird and Trawler Boyz will soon be announcing a jam-packed schedule for December and into Christmas. Live music is to include favourites such as Rag Order and Craig &

October 23, 2024

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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

October 23, 2025

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25 Best Beer Gardens in Munster and Beyond

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

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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

May 26, 2025

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Huge Congratulations to the TrawlerBoyz at the Field Kitchen, Blackbird, Ballycotton

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

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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

August 27, 2026

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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.

August 20, 2026

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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

August 20, 2026

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