LoveBandon
A free, community-run local directory
Love Bandon brings everything local into one place — businesses, clubs, community groups, education, events and services — starting in Bandon and West Cork. It's built by a local founder so residents and visitors can easily find what's on, and so business owners and group organisers can list themselves for free, without needing a developer.Local life, made easy to find.
There are so many ways to find local information these days — Facebook, WhatsApp groups, notice boards, a flyer in the shop window. But it's still hard to know what's on, where it's on, and what time. Love Bandon keeps it all in one free, community-run place so no one misses out — and it's free for any local business or group to add themselves in a minute, no technical skills needed.
Businesses & retail
Shops, services, trades and places to stay — found by the people nearby.
Clubs & groups
Sports, social and community groups, all in one place.
Community services
The support, care and public services that hold a community together.
Education
Schools, courses and training across every age and stage.
What's on
Events, classes and activities happening near you this week.
How it works
Browse local businesses, clubs, classes and what's on near you — no account needed.
Save your favourites and get involved in what's happening locally.
Add your own business, group or event in a minute — for free, no developer needed.
A note from the founder — Mary Hayden
I'm Mary Hayden — mother of four and the founder behind Love Bandon. We recently relocated to Bandon, West Cork, and have thrown ourselves into local community groups and schools, meeting some truly fabulous people along the way.
I work independently with founders, SME leaders and community-focused organisations to help them bring more clarity to what they are building, and streamline their operations to help them grow. With a background in finance, operations and digital transformation, I bring practical outside perspective without the jargon.
Now I want to translate that work for our local communities — by "streamlining communities", making everything local easier to find, and every local organisation easier to be seen. Not everyone easily integrates into a new place, so I built this free directory to take the pain out of getting the right people in front of the right product, service or event — and to help anyone navigate a new community. I hope you like it; please spread the word. The more people who join in, the better it works for all of us.