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Cill Crochain
Cill Crochain is gaelic for Church of Crochan. Little is known about Crochan except that he is believed to have lived about the time of St. Patrick (mid 5th century). Some believe he was from Kerry near Caherdaniel where there are two ruined churches named after him and a village called Kilcrohane. Near Helston, Cornwall there are small church ruins believed to be founded by a St. Crochan but there is nothing to confirm that it is the same person.

There is a ruined church in the grounds of the cemetery in Kilcrohane, thought to be where Crohan built his cell.

Unspoiled Irish Holiday Destination
Kilcrohane is a lively and vibrant seaside village whose population swells in the busy summer months. It has two pubs, a wine bar, three Bed and Breakfasts (two with restaurants), a hostel, several self-catering holiday accommodations, a shop, a post office, a garage and a summer cafe and restaurant.

The Kilcrohane pier is popular swimming place and there are numerous private coves dotted along the coast. The water is clear and a beautiful place for swimming. There is an abundance of pollock and mackerel in Dunmanus Bay. There is boat access to Carbery Island where seals are plentiful.

The Sheep's Head Cycle Route loops through the village from Bantry. Kilcrohane's seaside garden has been featured on BBC's Flying Gardener programme and in several gardening magazines.

Kilcrohane has a primary school and a church. There is daily transportation to secondary schools in Bantry and public transportation to Bantry twice a week. There is also a community field and hall and a children's playground with tennis court.

The Sheep's Head Cafe is situated at the very end of the Peninsula.

The Sheeps Head Way
Kilcrohane is base for the world famous hill walking route The Sheep's Head Way. The Sheep's Head way features over 60 miles of marked maintained hill and road walking routes with breathtaking views of Bantry and Dunmanus Bays. Kilcrohane is a perfect base for walking tours as it offers a wide range of accommodation to meet any budget to set out for a days walking.

Sheep's Head Cycling Route
The area also has marked road cycling route for leasurly cycles over hilly roads with amaxing views of the surrounding countryside, the bays and the Atlantic Ocean

Alice West Museum
The Alice West Centre, a museum focusing on the life and art of the late Alice West, is scheduled to open shortly under the auspices of Muintir Bhaire Community Council. Alice West bequeathed her estate to the community. The museum will display local artifacts, crafts, and artwork

Festivals in Kilcrohane
Kilcrohane has a number of festivals throughout the year that attract many visitors to the area.

Craic on the Coast - Traditional Music Festival
Kilcrohane is renowned for its traditional music festival known as the Craic on the Coast which takes place annually on Easter weekend. The festival draws music enthusiasts from all over the country and abroad.

The Kilcroane Carnival
The Kilcrohane carnival is held every year on the third week of July (depending on the weather!). The carnival attracts tourists from all over Ireland, Europe and further afield to enjoy lively and fun events such as the duck races, wheel-barrow races, lovely girls competition, chair of doom, spider baby, and fancy dress tractor parade. There is also a track and field event day and a fishing competition for the more competitive visitors.

Notable people

 * Kilcrohane (townland Cora) is the birthplace of Bardic poet Aongus O'Daly (1570-1617).
 * The U.S. Senator for Wyoming Patrick Joseph Sullivan (1885-1935) was born in Kilcrohane.
 * The writer J.G. Farrell (1935-1979) lived here.
 * Denis O'Donovan, a member of the Seanad (Cork South West Constituency), was born here.
 * The Oscar winning actor Ralph Fiennes briefly lived here in the 1970s and attended the Kilcrohane National School.
 * Actor and Comedian Tommy O'Donovan resides near the village
 * TV Presenter Graham Norton has a summer residence here.
 * Folk singer Christy Moore purchased a property here.
 * Fianna Fáil Senator Ivor Callely lives here