Baltimore (Ireland) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
village in western County Cork, Ireland
About Baltimore (Ireland)
In the early 1600s the village thrived on pilchard fishing and piracy. Everyone was in on the piracy: the sailors, the law and customs officers, the landowners; probably even the pilchards were in on it. But in 1631 Baltimore was attacked by a rival band of pirates from North Africa; the village was destroyed, at least 100 were carried off into slavery, and the survivors fled inland to Skibbereen. The village was virtually abandoned until the 19th century, and its regeneration was hampered by famine and remoteness. It's nowadays a resort village with a population in 2016 of 232, but many more in summer.
Top Attractions in Baltimore (Ireland)
Explore the best things to see and do in Baltimore (Ireland):
- ★Dún na Séad Castle
Where to Eat in Baltimore (Ireland)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴An Sibin
- 🍴Customs House
- 🍴La Jolie Brise
- 🍴Rolf's Country House
Where to Stay in Baltimore (Ireland)
- 🏨Casey's of Baltimore
- 🏨Waterfront Hotel
Baltimore (Ireland) Travel Guide Sections
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