Offshore Ireland
Island Adventures
Discover Ireland’s offshore islands: distinctive landscapes, living communities, wildlife, heritage and unforgettable journeys across the water.
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Tap a marker to see the island, its county and the usual access point, then open the full guide for practical planning information.
Island guides
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Mayo
Achill Island
Road bridge from the mainland
Explore island →Donegal
Arranmore Island
Ferry from Burtonport
Explore island →Cork
Bere Island
Ferry from Castletownbere or Pontoon
Explore island →Cork
Cape Clear Island
Ferry from Baltimore or Schull
Explore island →Mayo
Clare Island
Ferry from Roonagh Pier
Explore island →Sligo
Coney Island
Boat from Rosses Point or marked tidal causeway at low tide; check tide times locally
Explore island →Cork
Dursey Island
Cable car from the Beara Peninsula
Explore island →Cork
Garnish Island (Ilnacullin)
Seasonal passenger ferry from Glengarriff; confirm island and ferry opening times
Explore island →Donegal
Gola Island
Seasonal ferry from Bunbeg
Explore island →Kerry
Great Blasket Island
Seasonal ferry, weather dependent
Explore island →Cork
Heir Island
Ferry from Cunnamore
Explore island →Mayo
Inis Bigil (Inishbiggle Island)
Passenger ferry from Doran’s Point or Bullsmouth; confirm sailings in advance
Explore island →Donegal
Inis Fraoigh (Inishfree Island)
Passenger boat from Burtonport; confirm the current sailing schedule before travel
Explore island →Galway
Inis Mór
Ferry or flight
Explore island →Galway
Inis Meáin
Ferry or flight
Explore island →Galway
Inis Oírr
Ferry or flight
Explore island →Cork
Inishbeg
Road access via the bridge to Inish Beg Estate; visitor activities and garden access should be booked in advance
Explore island →Galway
Inishbofin
Ferry from Cleggan
Explore island →Sligo
Inishmurray
Licensed boat trip; landing is weather and sea-condition dependent
Explore island →Mayo
Inishturk
Ferry from Roonagh Pier
Explore island →Dublin
Ireland’s Eye
Seasonal boat tour or landing trip from Howth Harbour; confirm whether your chosen sailing lands on the island
Explore island →Cork
Long Island
Daily passenger ferry from Colla Pier; check the seasonal timetable in advance
Explore island →Donegal
Oileán Ruaidh (Island Roy)
Road causeway except at high tide; check local tide times before crossing
Explore island →Antrim
Rathlin Island
Ferry from Ballycastle
Explore island →Wexford
Saltee Islands
Seasonal licensed boat trips; landing conditions vary
Explore island →Clare
Scattery Island
Seasonal passenger ferry from Kilrush Marina; departure times vary with the tide
Explore island →Cork
Sherkin Island
Ferry from Baltimore
Explore island →Kerry
Skellig Michael
Licensed seasonal boat landing, weather dependent
Explore island →Cork
Spike Island
Visitor ferry from Kennedy Pier in Cobh; advance booking is recommended
Explore island →Donegal
Tory Island
Ferry from Magheroarty
Explore island →Kerry
Valentia Island
Bridge from Portmagee or seasonal ferry from Reenard
Explore island →Cork
Whiddy Island
Passenger ferry from Bantry Pier; check seasonal sailing times
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