Bantry (Beanntraí in Irish) is a town on the coast of County Cork, Ireland, located on the N71 route at the head of Bantry Bay. The Beara peninsula is to the northwest, with Sheep's Head also nearby, on the peninsula south of Bantry Bay. Bantry House, home since 1739 to the White family, the former Earl of Bantry, is located south of the town. The town is an important economic centre to the region. Apart from tourism, fishing is one of the main industries. Mussels in particular are harvested in the area, and every year a Mussel fair is held in May.
