Artists and Craftspeople in West Cork

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During the 1960’s and the following decades a significant number of artists and craftspeople began moving to West Cork following their dream of a simple life in an unspoilt landscape.

Often inspired by books like Self Sufficiency and Silent Spring or by fears of nuclear war and accidents, these young people moved west looking for a better way of life. They were attracted to West Cork in particular by the stunning landscape and low property prices, but as the creative community grew, it became an attraction in its own right.

For a brief period a rare combination of circumstances existed in the region which facilitated the growth of arts and crafts in West Cork and gained the region a glowing reputation for its unique culture, combining a ‘laid back’ life style with traditional country living.

West Cork Inspires tells the story of the creative community in West Cork and profiles twenty-two of its most outstanding protagonists.