Bandon, County Cork: A Historic Irish Town

Yes, Bandon is a town in County Cork, Ireland.

• Location: Southwest Cork, on the River Bandon, ~30 km (19 mi) southwest of Cork City.
• History: Founded 1604 by English settlers (Phane Beecher); walled “plantation town.”
• Economy: Market town, agriculture, distilling (Allman’s whiskey), tourism.
• Attractions: Bandon Town Hall, Christ Church (1610), West Cork Heritage Centre, riverside walks, traditional pubs.
• Events: Bandon Music Festival, Bandon Walled Town Festival.

It’s a gateway to West Cork’s coastline (Kinsale, Clonakilty) and the Wild Atlantic Way.