Local Essentials
The practical stuff most travel sites skip. Everything you need to know before visiting Clonakilty, from parking to pharmacies.
Accessibility
Clonakilty was recognised as Ireland's first autism-friendly town in 2018; the town centre is largely flat and walkable.
Emergency Services
General Emergency
112 or 999
Coast Guard
Valentia Coast Guard covers this stretch of the West Cork coast; call 112 and ask for Coast Guard for any sea or cliff incident, including at Inchydoney
Garda Station
Clonakilty Garda Station, McCurtain Hill, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, P85 HR25, +353 23 8821570
Cork University Hospital (CUH), Wilton, Cork city: the nearest full Emergency Department, approximately 50km / 50-60 minutes' drive from Clonakilty
The Waterfront Medical Centre
Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Phone not yet verified
Medical Centre
Clonakilty Community Hospital provides local step-down and community care but is not an Emergency Department; for any serious injury or emergency, Cork University Hospital is the nearest full A&E.
Parking
Pearse Street and town-centre pay parking
Disc/pay parking operates on the main town-centre streets; check current signage for hours and rates.