Where's Wally Extravaganza
On Sunday 9th Feb over 100 T shirt wearing Wally hunters enjoyed a clue trail via the choo-choo to finally discover Wally and Pal's. Inspired by the classic children’s books Where’s Wally, Clon Games...
View ArticleGames Festival Brochure 2014
Click to see!Festival ProgrammeFull list of eventsPlay Games Now!Smorgasboard Foodie EventTrad Board GamesCompetitionsCrazy About CardsCharades PlusChildren's Games FestivalDarts ChallengeGames QuizThe...
View ArticleTara World Championship
Invented here in Clonakilty, Tara is a collection of multi award-winning games steeped in the ancient legends of Ireland’s Celtic heritage and royal past. Standing atop the Hill of Tara and...
View ArticlePlay some games now
Can't wait for the festival? Me neither. So click on these links to try some games embedded in the web pages of this site. Numbers are your thing?For Sudoku click here for the Boil Your Head page...
View ArticleDouble Dart's Comptetion
SUNDAY 9TH FEBRUARY 4pmThe Darts Tournament takes place in Bernies Bar & Roxy Bar with the final taking place in BerniesIn conjunction with Clonakilty Board Games Festival & in aid of...
View ArticleCrazy About Cards
Card games have been played since 600 ad in China. They will also be played from 11.00 am in Clonakilty on Saturday and Sunday as part of the games festival!Hosted by Ballinascarthy Foróige the games...
View ArticleSmorgasboard Foodie Event
Like food? Like games? Try both at once with the combined talents and treats of Mio's Restaurant and Smorgasboard, an Irish-invented and produced game which - well, let them tell their own...
View ArticleIrish Examiner anticipates Clonakilty games extravaganza
By Áilín Quinlan, Irish Examiner Nov 18th Settlers of Catan; Stone Age; or King of Tokyo — just some of the more unusual games set to feature in what’s being billed as Ireland’s first-ever Festival of...
View ArticleFull Programme
For a full page version of the full programme (pictured below) just click here!
View ArticleGiant Games ft Black & White Pudding Draughts
A great day for all at Spillers Lane on Saturday 8th Feb from 11 until 5 featuring giant Jenga, giant Connect 4 and mystery giant game below. What is large and round and comes in black or white?Is it...
View ArticleAbout CGF
Following the success of last year’s inaugural Clonakilty Games Festival we’re back with the 2nd Games Festival; and the spin-off Cork Open Backgammon Tournament.The streets and venues of Clonakilty...
View ArticleGiant Jenga
The Games Festival Presents a Special Giant Jenga session in Spiller's Lane.Jenga is played with 54 wooden blocks. Each block is three times as long as its width, and one fifth as thick as its length...
View ArticleOpening Ceremony and Charades
The opening ceremony will start with a few thankyou’s and well done’s then an introduction to the compere for the night: the Mystery International Superstar ????????? Then it’s on to fun and games with...
View ArticleSpecial festival film showing
The Park Cinema is showing a special games themed film for the festival. Jumanji starring Robin Williams will be screened during Saturday and Sunday. afternoon as part of the Quality Hotel Kiddie's...
View ArticleGrand Prize Draw
Free entry for everybody who plays a gameGreat prizesO' Donovan's Hotel 6.00pm Sunday Because the games festival is all about trying and taking part and having fun, everyone will get an entry into the...
View ArticleBridge Event
Bridge is being hosted by Clonakilty Bridge Club at their home base, Fernhill House Hotel. The event takes place on Sunday 9th Feb from 3 - 5. Members of the Bridge Club will welcome you in the...
View ArticleGosling Games
Come and meet the West Cork based Gosling Games company in a demonstration of their many brilliant games including their family best seller Discovering Ireland. Venue The Winery Asna SquareTime...
View ArticleClonakilty Games Festival Programme
The 2015 ProgrammeFriday 20th Feb, 7 - 8pm, O'Donovan's Hotel The Best Magic and Puppet Show in CorkJoin Tony; along with Leroy, his talking dog; Eric, the rabbit who thinks he's a Viking; and Magoufis...
View ArticleCluichí as Gaeilge
The games festival will be featuring some Irish language games.Don't miss the chance to play as gaeilge with Una O Boyle at O'Donovan's Hotel. on Sunday from 12 - 5 Featured gamesScrabble as Gaeilge...
View ArticleAbout games by Tina Pisco
Read Tina's full article in West Cork People.Playing board and table games is one of those things that differentiates us from our primate cousins. Humans have been playing them for thousands of years....
View ArticleWatch out for 30 Seconds!
Don't miss a chance to play the new Irish version of the group game 30 Seconds, developed by Glanmire man Greg Dooley. There are 12 sets to win over the weekend!30 Seconds is a quick thinking fast...
View ArticleTraditional Pub Games in Scannell's
Scannell's Bar in Connolly Street hosted an evening of traditional pub games. In the cosy atmosphere of Scannell's warmed by a winter fire groups of intrepid gamers enjoyed draughts, cards, dominoes...
View ArticleRAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE NOW IN O'DONOVAN'S HOTEL
Following the success of last year’s inaugural Clonakilty Games Festival we’re back with the 2nd Games Festival; and the spin-off Cork Open BackgammonTournament.The streets and venues of Clonakilty...
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