 As a harbour and seaside village, there is a high tourism rate during the months of the summer (May–August).There are a variety of accommodation types such as bed and breakfasts, guesthouses, and caravan and holiday parks.The name 'Courtown' dates back to 1278, but the harbour was not built until the mid 1800s as a response by Lord Courtown to the Great Famine, and cost £25,000 to complete.