Bantry Bay has always had a reputation as a place of shelter for seafarers, going back centuries; a safe harbour from stormy seas. Even in the days of the revolutionary wars, Bantry’s sheltered ...

From the archive: This surely can’t be Bantry Bay in Cape Town! But according to the Cape Archives, this photo was taken somewhere between 1900 and 1920. In earlier years, there was much more space.

Even in the days of the revolutionary wars, Bantry’s sheltered harbour was the refuge where the remnants of Wolfe Tone’s ill-fated invasion fleet sought refuge. The town's square is named ...

"But what a lot of people didn't realise is that there were 22 other structures throughout the town and it is part of a bigger picture and will hopefully benefit Bantry,” Mr Collins said.