Islands

Discover the best Islands experiences across Ireland

Islands Locations

Heir Island
Heir Island

Cork, Heir Island

Coastal escapes Cycling

Venture out to Heir Island in West Cork for spectacular views of flora, fauna and more.

Inch Island
Inch Island

Donegal, Inch Island

Coastal escapes Free things to do

A small island within Lough Swilly connected to the mainland by a bridge, Inch Island is home to...

Cé Dhún Chaoin (Dunquin Pier)
Cé Dhún Chaoin (Dunquin Pier)

Kerry, Dún Chaoin (Dunquin)

Coastal escapes Free things to do

Walk out to Dunquin Pier in County Kerry and enjoy panoramic views of mountain ranges, cliffs...

Long Island
Long Island

Cork, Long Island

Coastal escapes Islands

Take a quick pause from the vibrant mainland and relax on the shores of Long Island in County Cork.

Innisfallen Island
Innisfallen Island

Kerry, Killarney

Islands

The monastic Island of Innisfallen can be seen in the distance from Ross Castle, near Killarney...

Island Roy - Oileán Ruaidh
Island Roy - Oileán Ruaidh

Donegal, Island Roy - Oileán Ruaidh

Islands

Oileán Ruaidh or Island Roy is a truly magical retreat from the rush of the rest of the world....

Saltee Islands
Saltee Islands

Wexford, Kilmore Quay

Coastal escapes Islands

The Saltee Islands are situated approximately 5km off the coast of Kilmore Quay County Wexford....

An Blascaod Mór - the Blasket Islands
An Blascaod Mór - the Blasket Islands

Kerry, The Blasket Islands -Na Blascaodaí

Autumn Coastal escapes

Sail across the Blasket Sound and explore the now deserted villages on the stunning Blasket...

Pontoon Pier
Pontoon Pier

Cork, Castletownbere

Coastal escapes Free things to do

Explore the rugged landscape and choppy waters at Pontoon Pier in County Cork.

Droichead Charraig an Logáin (Carrickalegaun Bridge)
Droichead Charraig an Logáin (Carrickalegaun Bridge)

Galway, Leitir Móir (Lettermore)

Coastal escapes Islands

This causeway links two of the islands of Kilkieran Bay, Gorumna and Lettermore.

Inishkea Islands
Inishkea Islands

Mayo, Béal an Mhuirthead (Belmullet)

Islands

The Inishkea Islands (Oileáin Inis Cé), off the coast off Belmullet, County Mayo are rich in...

Coney Island
Coney Island

Sligo, Coney Island

Autumn Coastal escapes

Coney Island, off the coast of Sligo, is so named because of the vast quantity of rabbits that...

Cé Bhun an Bhaile (Bunavalla Pier)
Cé Bhun an Bhaile (Bunavalla Pier)

Kerry, Cathair Dónall (Caherdaniel)

Coastal escapes Free things to do

Take a stroll down to Bunavalla Pier in County Kerry and enjoy sights of the docked fishing...

Inishmurray Island
Inishmurray Island

Sligo, Rosses Point

Islands Nature and wildlife

Remote and mystical Inishmurray Island, off the County Sligo coast, was a secluded retreat for...

Illnacullin - Garinish Island
Illnacullin - Garinish Island

Cork, Glengarriff

Autumn Coastal escapes

Unlock your inner plant lover by visiting Garinish Island (Illnacullin) in West Cork.

Achill Cycle Hub
Achill Cycle Hub

Mayo, Acaill (Achill Island)

Coastal escapes Cycling

Achill Cycle Hub in located in and around Achill Island, County Mayo. Achill is situated at one...

Inishbofin Island (Inis Bó Finne) - Galway
Inishbofin Island (Inis Bó Finne) - Galway

Galway, Inishbofin Island

Coastal escapes History and heritage

Just 11km off the Galway coast, Inishbofin Island is perfect for a relaxing escape as well as...

Coomanaspic
Coomanaspic

Kerry, Portmagee

Coastal escapes Family fun

Visit Coomanaspic Pass in County Kerry for spectacular panoramic views of the Iveragh peninsula.

Árainn - Inis Mór (Inishmore)
Árainn - Inis Mór (Inishmore)

Galway, Inis Mór (Inishmore) - Árainn (Aran Islands)

Coastal escapes Cycling

The largest of the Aran Islands, Inishmore (Inis Mór) combines a vibrant history with a lively...

Bantry Harbour
Bantry Harbour

Cork, Bantry

Coastal escapes Free things to do

Take in the beautiful landmarks that lie on the Beara Peninsula from Bantry Harbour in County Cork.

Radharc na mBlascaodaí (Blaskets View)
Radharc na mBlascaodaí (Blaskets View)

Kerry, Dún Chaoin (Dunquin)

Coastal escapes History and heritage

Venture to the edge of Blaskets View in County Kerry and take in the Blasket Islands (Radharc na...

Lough Derg Place of Pilgrimage
Lough Derg Place of Pilgrimage

Donegal, Pettigo

Health and wellbeing History and heritage

Lough Derg or St Patrick's Purgatory, as it is traditionally known as, is Ireland's most ancient...

Inishbiggle - Gubnadoogha Loop
Inishbiggle - Gubnadoogha Loop

Mayo, Inis Bigil (Inishbiggle Island)

Autumn Coastal escapes

Inishbiggle is a small island situated between the northeast of Achill Island and the mainland...

Inishturk - Lough Coolaknick Loop
Inishturk - Lough Coolaknick Loop

Mayo, Inishturk Island

Autumn Coastal escapes

Revel in a 5km island loop off the County Mayo coast and leave the real world behind. With...

Samphire Island
Samphire Island

Kerry, Fenit

Coastal escapes History and heritage

Make the trip to Great Samphire Island and enjoy panoramic views of Tralee Bay in County Kerry.

Árainn Mhór (Arranmore Island)
Árainn Mhór (Arranmore Island)

Donegal, Árainn Mhór (Arranmore)

Coastal escapes Family fun

The largest of County Donegal's off shore Islands, Árainn Mhór is a wild and rugged place with...

Toraigh (Tory Island)
Toraigh (Tory Island)

Donegal, Tory Island - Toraigh

Coastal escapes History and heritage

Lying 12km off north Donegal, Toraigh (Tory Island) is the most remote of Ireland’s inhabited...

Clare Island - Knocknaveen Loop
Clare Island - Knocknaveen Loop

Mayo, Clare Island

Autumn Coastal escapes

Perched 4 miles off the sublime County Mayo coast, Clare Island boasts Atlantic seascapes, cliff...

Gabhla (Gola Island)
Gabhla (Gola Island)

Donegal, Gola -Gabhla

Coastal escapes Family fun

Less than 2km from the Donegal mainland, the 326-hectare Gabhla Island (Gola Island) is a haven...

Church Island, Lough Currane
Church Island, Lough Currane

Kerry, An Coireán (Waterville)

Coastal escapes Family fun

Church Island is home to the ruins of a medieval Christian monastery and is located on Lough...

Inishbeg
Inishbeg

Cork, Inishbeg

Coastal escapes Family fun

Escape the hustle and bustle of Skibbereen and take a relaxing trip to Inishbeg island in West Cork.

Clare Island
Clare Island

Mayo, Clare Island

Coastal escapes Family fun

Clare Island was once home to the famous pirate Queen Grace O'Malley and is the largest and...

Inishturk
Inishturk

Mayo, Inishturk Island

Coastal escapes Free things to do

Inishturk Island rises boldly from the Atlantic Ocean, off the scenic coast of County Mayo. See...

Dursey Island
Dursey Island

Cork

Coastal escapes Free things to do

The most westerly of West Cork’s inhabited islands, Dursey lies across a narrow sound that one...

Oileán Chloigeann (Claggan Island)
Oileán Chloigeann (Claggan Island)

Mayo, Bangor Erris

Adventure and sports Coastal escapes

With a population of only 8 people, Claggan is Mayo's newest island, having only being...

Aran Islands - Inisheer  - Inis Oírr
Aran Islands - Inisheer - Inis Oírr

Galway, Inis Oírr (Inisheer)- Árainn (Aran Islands)

Coastal escapes Cycling

Explore Inisheer (Inis Oírr), the smallest and most easterly of the Aran Islands.

Inis Bó Finne (Inishbofin Island) - Donegal
Inis Bó Finne (Inishbofin Island) - Donegal

Donegal, Inishbofin -Inis Bó Fhinne

Coastal escapes Family fun

The sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs and hidden caves of Inis Bó Finne (Inishbofin Island), 3km...

Skellig Micheal
Skellig Micheal

Kerry, Na Scealga (The Skellig Islands)

Coastal escapes History and heritage

Off the Kerry coast out of the Atlantic Ocean jut three sandstone rocks. These spectacularly...

Whiddy Island
Whiddy Island

Cork, Whiddy Island

Coastal escapes Family fun

Get lost in the incredible floral haven that calls Whiddy Island in County Cork home.

Inishkea Islands ferry
Inishkea Islands ferry

Mayo, Béal an Mhuirthead (Belmullet)

Autumn Coastal escapes

The Inishkea Islands, Oileáin Inis Cé, are located off the coast off Belmullet, County Mayo....

Kerry Cliffs
Kerry Cliffs

Kerry, Portmagee

Coastal escapes History and heritage

Ascend to the very top of the Kerry Cliffs in County Kerry and lap up incredible views of the...

Colla Pier
Colla Pier

Cork, Schull

Coastal escapes Islands

Make your way to Colla Pier in West Cork and uncover the pathway to the surrounding islands.

Inis Meáin (Inishmaan)
Inis Meáin (Inishmaan)

Galway, Inis Meáin (Inishmaan) - Árainn (Aran Islands)

Coastal escapes History and heritage

Escape the noise of the modern world and experience Inishmaan (Inis Meáin), a place where...

Scattery Island
Scattery Island

Clare, Scattery Island

Autumn Coastal escapes

Uncover one of West Clare's best kept secrets and visit Scattery Island, lying at the mouth of...

Oileán Cléire (Cape Clear Island)
Oileán Cléire (Cape Clear Island)

Cork, Oileán Chléire (Cape Clear Island)

Coastal escapes Family fun

Immerse yourself in the Irish-speaking culture of Cape Clear Island (Oileán Cléire) off the...

Island Roy View
Island Roy View

Donegal, Island Roy - Oileán Ruaidh

Coastal escapes Free things to do

Island Roy View (Oileán Ruaidh) is a magical retreat from the rush of the rest of the world....

Cé Bhaile an Sceilg (Ballinskelligs Pier)
Cé Bhaile an Sceilg (Ballinskelligs Pier)

Kerry, Baile an Sceilg (Ballinskelligs)

Coastal escapes Islands

Admire the sky blue waters of the Atlantic ocean from Ballinskelligs Pier (Cé Bhaile and Sceilg)...

Bray Head
Bray Head

Kerry, Valentia Island

Coastal escapes Islands

Climb incredible Bray Head in County Kerry and reward yourself with breathtaking views of some...

Clare Island - Fawnglass Loop
Clare Island - Fawnglass Loop

Mayo, Clare Island

Autumn Coastal escapes

Clare Island lies 4 miles off the west coast of Ireland at the entrance to Clew Bay. The largest...

Spike Island
Spike Island

Cork, Cobh

Autumn Coastal escapes

Spike Island stands tall in Cork's natural harbour just 15 minutes ferry ride from the beautiful...

Holy Island
Holy Island

Clare, Scarriff

Autumn Free things to do

Experience Holy Island on Lough Derg in County Clare, one of the most important monastic sites...

Inis Bigil (Inishbiggle Island)
Inis Bigil (Inishbiggle Island)

Mayo, Inis Bigil (Inishbiggle Island)

Coastal escapes Free things to do

Located between the mainland and Achill Island in County Mayo, Inishbiggle is a unique island...

Inis Fraoigh (Inishfree Island)
Inis Fraoigh (Inishfree Island)

Donegal, Inishfree -Inis Fraoigh

Coastal escapes Family fun

Just 5km off the coast of Donegal, Inis Fraoigh (Inishfree) is a unique 640-hectare island of...

Com an Chiste (Coomakista)
Com an Chiste (Coomakista)

Kerry, Cathair Dónall (Caherdaniel)

Coastal escapes History and heritage

Reach the summit of Com an Chiste (Coomakista) and soak up remarkable views over the Kenmare...

Inish Beg Island
Inish Beg Island

Cork, Baltimore

Coastal escapes History and heritage

Inish Beg is a beautiful West Cork island, just a few kilometres from the thriving market town...

Inishbiggle - Bull's Mouth Loop
Inishbiggle - Bull's Mouth Loop

Mayo, Acaill (Achill Island)

Autumn Coastal escapes

Inishbiggle is a small island situated between the northeast of Achill Island and the mainland...

Calafort Ros an Mhíl (Rossaveel Harbour)
Calafort Ros an Mhíl (Rossaveel Harbour)

Galway, Ros an Mhíl (Rossaveal)

Coastal escapes Family fun

Wander down to Rossaveel Harbour (Calafort Ros an Mhíl) in County Galway and watch the colourful...

Portmagee Harbour
Portmagee Harbour

Kerry, Portmagee

Coastal escapes Islands

Take a quick walk from Portmagee village in County Kerry to Portmagee Harbour to enjoy lovely...

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