Island Tours

Inishturk Island Passenger ferry and Clare Island ferry Co.(O’Gradys blue boats)

Encapsulated in the Saw Doctor’s song ‘The Green and Red of Mayo’, Clare Island is located 3.5 miles off the west coast of County Mayo, Ireland. The ferry crossing from Roonagh Pier takes 25 minutes and there is every chance that you will be accompanied on your journey by a school of dolphins and or a herd of seals. Clare Island is the largest (5 miles long and 3 miles wide) of the 365 islands in Clew Bay. Famous as the ancestral home of the legendary Pirate Queen Grace O’Malley (Granuaile), she has a population of about 160 people; economic activities include farming, fishing and tourism with numerous other small businesses also supporting a vibrant community.

Clare Island’s silhouette is dominated by the giant hump of Knockmore at 461metres on her western edge and the more gently sloping Knocknaveen to her centre. Her western cliffs are among the most dramatic in Europe and are home to large numbers of nesting sea birds.

Once on Clare Island, there is so much to see and do – the island’s rich history, geological and biological landscape (studied in depth in the Clare Island survey) can be explored on foot, bike or by mini bus. Be sure to take time out to view the Blue Flag Beach, Granuaile’s Castle, the 12th century Cistercian Abbey, the Lighthouse, the Napoleonic Tower and the various Bronze-Age sites.

YOUR Journey To Inishturk ISLAND

The ferry journey to Inishturk Island is not merely a means of transportation; it is a gateway to tranquility, natural beauty, and a genuine connection with a close-knit community. As the ferry sails back to the mainland, you leave with a heart full of cherished experiences and a longing to return to the island’s embrace. Inishturk beckons adventurers seeking solace, peace, and a chance to reconnect with nature’s wonders. 

A day trip out into the Wild Atlantic, dolphins,seafood and sandy beaches.

Contact us

Clare Island Ferry Co, Clare Island, Westport Co Mayo, F28 XV50, Ireland

T: +353 098 23737 / +353 87 241 3783 / +353 86 8515003 / +353 87 9004115

E: bookings@clareislandferry.com

Contact our office on 098 23737 or book online at

http://www.inishturkpassengerferry.ie or 

http://www.clareislandferry.com

 
 

ACHILL ISLAND

Achill has a long history of human settlement and there is evidence that Achill was inhabited as many as 5000 years ago. Megalithic tombs and promontory forts testifying to this can be seen at Slievemore, along the atlantic drive and on Achill Beg Island.

 
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