The 7 Best Islands in County Cork, Province of Munster

January 31, 2022 Russell Mellin

Discover the best top things to do in County Cork, Ireland including Garinish Island, Dursey Island, Cape Clear Island, Sherkin Island, Heir Island, Spike Island, Long Island.
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1. Garinish Island

Glengarriff Harbour, Glengarriff Ireland +353 27 63040 http://garinishisland.ie/
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4.5 based on 792 reviews

Garinish Island

Garnish Island (Ilnacullin Garinish or Garnish) is located in the sheltered harbour of Glengarriff in Bantry Bay, in Southwest Ireland. Garnish is world renowned for its gardens which are laid out in beautiful walks and it has some stunning specimen plants which are rare in this climate.

Reviewed By Morr2013 - Limerick, Ireland

Going to Garnish Island is a must. It is stunning. The ferry over was equally as good we got the Harbour Queen ferry company, lovely people gave great information, we got to see dolphins and seals up close, which my daughter loved. Walking around garnish Island was so nice and relaxing, and stunning to see.

2. Dursey Island

Crookhaven Ireland +353 27 70054 http://www.durseyisland.ie/
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4.5 based on 138 reviews

Dursey Island

Reviewed By uplands99 - Cork, Ireland

We got a cable car around 11am and we only had to wait 30 minutes. It is a hilly walk on the island so bring good shoes and some water. There is no shop or pub on the island. There was a van selling teas and coffees and snacks when we were leaving the island. The views are breathtaking

3. Cape Clear Island

Clear Island, Baltimore Ireland +353 28 39135 [email protected]
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4.5 based on 185 reviews

Cape Clear Island

Reviewed By Irish_Lights_Up - Dublin, Ireland

We took the Cape Clear Ferries boat from Baltimore and got a beautiful sunny day. Cape Clear is unspoiled and reminds me of rural Ireland when I was a kid - before the motorways and convenience stores homogenised it. You are surrounded by idyllic beauty and have time to slow down to the island’s pace. Bring a lunch, Prepare for all weather conditions and enjoy!

4. Sherkin Island

Baltimore Ireland
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4.5 based on 207 reviews

Sherkin Island

Reviewed By MartinH325 - Dún Laoghaire, Ireland

Easy to get to with regular ferries from Baltimore. Lovely walks and views. Nice sheltered beach for swimming and sunbathing followed by food and drinks in one of the nice bars.

5. Heir Island

Skibbereen Ireland http://www.heirislandwestcork.com
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4.5 based on 33 reviews

Heir Island

6. Spike Island

Cobh Ireland
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,550 reviews

Spike Island

Discover Ireland's Captains & Convicts, Rebels and Rioters & Sinners and Saints at Spike Island Cork, voted Europe's Leading Tourist Attraction of 2017! The Island is located off the coast of Cobh in Cork harbour & has over 1300 years of Irish history. From an island monastery & fortress to the world's largest prison in the 1850's and centuries of island homes. Your journey starts with a ferry ride before Ireland's best storytellers take you on a guided tour of the outer island and fortress. You can then self explore our prison cells, fortress, beautiful island walks and also use our on-site cafe. Attractions include the 1850's punishment block with its dark cells, the 1980's prison cells and riot exhibition, Ireland's largest artillery gun park and several penal, military and social history museums. With activities for children and families and guided and self-guided tours, Spike Island has something for everyone. Groups welcome, audioguides in French, German and English available.

Reviewed By LindaS3814

What a great experience we had on a day out to spike island ,I have lived in Cobh for the last 48 years and never new what history was at our door step . From start to finish it was a great few hours spent Our tour guide (Ross) had us enthralled with his knowledge and story telling and made it an experience that I will defiantly be repeating soon Thanks Claudine Kavanagh for recommending this tour to us .Colie and Linda O Sullivan

7. Long Island

Long Island, Schull Ireland
Long Island

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