The Baltimore Wooden Boat Festival celebrates the rich maritime heritage of Baltimore and West Cork, bringing together traditional boats, local stories, sailing, music and community each year.
The festival first began in 2002 and has grown into a much-loved annual event, rooted in a shared passion for preserving wooden boats and the seafaring traditions of the area. Its story is closely tied to the people who helped revive and restore many of the historic local craft that are still admired today.
If you would like to read more about the origins of the festival and the people and boats behind it, read the full article below.
