‘The Pirates of Baltimore’
The Baltimore Pirate Festival returns to West Cork after a short hiatus - and The Algiers gastropub is ready to make waves with a weekend of bold drinks, disco dancing and pirate mischief from Friday, 20th to Sunday, 22nd June.
The festival commemorates Baltimore’s storied maritime past, from its centuries-old role as a pirate stronghold under the O’Driscoll clan to the dramatic events of 20th June 1631 (Sack of Baltimore), when Algerian pirates raided the village and captured over 100 residents, taking them to North Africa. While the Sack of Baltimore remains a defining moment in local lore, the festival honours a broader and more colourful history - one where piracy was, for centuries, central to the town’s economy and identity.
In a playful nod to this legacy, The Algiers - named after the pirates’ North African base - is marking the occasion with a lively programme of events and a special festival cocktail collaboration with Poachers Ginger Beer and Blacks of Kinsale Rum.
Throughout the weekend, the village will host live music in the village square, historical walking tours tracing pirate paths, food stalls and family-friendly activities, including a fancy dress competition for kids and adults.
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