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looks over the town has a lively programme of festivals
and events- including the world renowned “Masters of
Tradition” festival. The annual literary festival brings an
international array of talent to the town for an engaging
week of readings, workshops and inspiration.
The Bantry Longboat SEAVIEW HOUSE HOTEL
In December 1796, hot on the tails of Revolution
the French set anchor just outside of Bantry Bay. Welcome to Seaview House Hotel, a delightful 4 star country house
These sailing ships were gaily painted in Red, hotel set in private and well tended grounds in the quiet village of
White and Blue, the colours of the revolution. Ballylickey beside Bantry in the heart of West Cork.
Unfortunately for the sailors, bad weather Ideally located in the countryside but just 4 km from Bantry Town
prevented the landing in Bantry. The army and a short-hop to Glengarriff in an area famed for its tranquillity
consisted of some 48 ships and 15,000 troops and unique beauty, this lovely country house hotel is charm and
under the command of General Hoche, and with character personified and is a welcome retreat for the leisure and
Irish leader Wolfe Tone on board. business traveller alike. Located near Ballylickey Bridge over the
Most of the fleet returned to France due to the Ouvane River it commands wonderful views of Bantry Bay from
bad weather but one ship’s longboat, used in a the main rooms.
French scouting landing, washed ashore with With a wealth of leisure and sporting activities on our door step,
her crew on the nearby Bere Island.The men and it’s the perfect spot to refresh body and soul... come and experience
their vessel were captured and the longboat, now our piece of heaven.
known as the Bantry Bay Longboat, was brought Ballylickey, Bantry, Co. Cork.
to the boathouse at Bantry House, where she lay Telephone: +353 27 50073 / 50462
for 150 years. Email: info@seaviewhousehotel.com
This original longboat is the oldest surviving Website: www.seaviewhousehotel.com
vessel in the French navy.
In 1944, she was presented to the National 37
Museum of Ireland.
In 1977, she was lent to the Maritime Institute
of Ireland which exhibited her in the National
Maritime Museum of Ireland, Dún Laoghaire,
until 2003, where a scale model is now displayed.
She was restored at the Liverpool Museum and
was put on display in the National Museum of
Ireland, Collins Barracks.
The French have built a replica model of the
Bantry Longboat and a Festival takes place at a
different location each year in celebration of this
beautiful vessel. The original was restored at the
Liverpool Museum and is presently on display
in the National Museum of Ireland, Collins
Barracks.
Corks Atlantic Challenge are building their own
Bantry Longboat.
Seanfhocail (Old Saying)
Bí cóir leis an bhfear cóir
Treat an honest person honestly.
and events- including the world renowned “Masters of
Tradition” festival. The annual literary festival brings an
international array of talent to the town for an engaging
week of readings, workshops and inspiration.
The Bantry Longboat SEAVIEW HOUSE HOTEL
In December 1796, hot on the tails of Revolution
the French set anchor just outside of Bantry Bay. Welcome to Seaview House Hotel, a delightful 4 star country house
These sailing ships were gaily painted in Red, hotel set in private and well tended grounds in the quiet village of
White and Blue, the colours of the revolution. Ballylickey beside Bantry in the heart of West Cork.
Unfortunately for the sailors, bad weather Ideally located in the countryside but just 4 km from Bantry Town
prevented the landing in Bantry. The army and a short-hop to Glengarriff in an area famed for its tranquillity
consisted of some 48 ships and 15,000 troops and unique beauty, this lovely country house hotel is charm and
under the command of General Hoche, and with character personified and is a welcome retreat for the leisure and
Irish leader Wolfe Tone on board. business traveller alike. Located near Ballylickey Bridge over the
Most of the fleet returned to France due to the Ouvane River it commands wonderful views of Bantry Bay from
bad weather but one ship’s longboat, used in a the main rooms.
French scouting landing, washed ashore with With a wealth of leisure and sporting activities on our door step,
her crew on the nearby Bere Island.The men and it’s the perfect spot to refresh body and soul... come and experience
their vessel were captured and the longboat, now our piece of heaven.
known as the Bantry Bay Longboat, was brought Ballylickey, Bantry, Co. Cork.
to the boathouse at Bantry House, where she lay Telephone: +353 27 50073 / 50462
for 150 years. Email: info@seaviewhousehotel.com
This original longboat is the oldest surviving Website: www.seaviewhousehotel.com
vessel in the French navy.
In 1944, she was presented to the National 37
Museum of Ireland.
In 1977, she was lent to the Maritime Institute
of Ireland which exhibited her in the National
Maritime Museum of Ireland, Dún Laoghaire,
until 2003, where a scale model is now displayed.
She was restored at the Liverpool Museum and
was put on display in the National Museum of
Ireland, Collins Barracks.
The French have built a replica model of the
Bantry Longboat and a Festival takes place at a
different location each year in celebration of this
beautiful vessel. The original was restored at the
Liverpool Museum and is presently on display
in the National Museum of Ireland, Collins
Barracks.
Corks Atlantic Challenge are building their own
Bantry Longboat.
Seanfhocail (Old Saying)
Bí cóir leis an bhfear cóir
Treat an honest person honestly.
