and variety of shipwrecks in the bay. These include a Second World War submarine (U-260), the bulk carrier Kowloon Bridge and the Alondra from 1916. One local restaurant has a Michelin star (Dede), as did Mews (2018–20). Sport The local GAA club is Ilen Rovers, which was formed in 1973 and consists of the surrounding parish and that of Lisheen and Kilcoe. They compete in the Cork County Senior Football Championship and appeared in the Senior final in 2007 losing to Nemo Rangers. The local soccer team Baltimore FC also known as the Crabs were established in 2006. They won division 2 in 2010 and are currently a division 1 side in the West Cork League. Sailing is also a popular activity in Baltimore. Courses are held in the summer months for both adults and children. Transport Ferries sail from Baltimore to Schull further along the coast, to Sherkin Island, and to the more remote Cape Clear Island. Baltimore is located on the R595 road, leading to the N71 road for Cork, roughly 100 kilometres from the village. The closest town to Baltimore is Skibbereen, 13.4 kilometres northeast of the village. Bus services to Skibbereen and Cork are provided by Bus Éireann. The nearest airport is Cork Airport Baltimore railway station on the West Cork Railway opened on 2 May 1893, but finally closed on 1 April 1961. See also List of towns and villages in Ireland Baltimore (Parliament of Ireland constituency) (to 1800) List of RNLI stations Heir Island References External links Baltimore West Cork Official Site Baltimore Lifeboat RNLI Lifeboat based at Baltimore Marine life at Baltimore coast Towns and villages in County Cork Pirate dens and locations Populated coastal places in the Republic of Ireland