The walks take in all aspects of the islandвЂ™s rich history вЂ“ from the archaeological remains of prehistoric times to the medieval paintings that can be seen in the abbey. There are some spectacular cliffs where you will see large numbers of nestling seabirds, and there are hills, bogs and woodland to explore. Try one of the looped walksД¬lare Island has a varied terrain, which makes it terrific for walking. Revel in the scenery and the sound of the ocean. A visit here is like stepping back in time to days when traffic and the urban sprawl was not as commonplace as it is now. The island is small and tends to be quiet. ThereвЂ™s plenty of things to do on Clare Island that make it well worth a day trip and, as youвЂ™ll see when you get down to the pubs section, well worth a stop-over.Д«elow, youвЂ™ll find everything from walks and the Clare Island Lighthouse to a veryВ unique heritage tour and more. Journeys start at 8.30am through to 11am, depending on the day of the week (times may change). During the busy months of May to September, there are five ferry journeys a day Monday to Friday, and four on a Saturday and Sunday. There are different timetables for summer/winter. There is a 10 percent discount if you book online (prices may change). Under fives and OAPs with an Irish travel pass/NI smart travel card travel for free.

How much it costsДЄdults are charged в‚¬17 return, 13-18-year-olds and students в‚¬12 and children aged 5-12, в‚¬8. The Clare Island Ferry leaves from Roonagh Quay (west of the town of Louisburgh) and is a mere ten-minute journey. DonвЂ™t let this put you off, as itвЂ™s nice and straightforward. So, as youвЂ™ll have probably guessed at this stage, you need to take the Clare Island Ferry to get across to the island. Where you get the Clare Island Ferry from He also shot a documentary there (The Island) in 1966. The Saw DoctorsвЂ™ track Clare Island from the Same OulвЂ™ Town album refers to the peaceful nature of the island, and it was also the setting for the 1987 Bob QuinnвЂ™s film Budawanny. A lighthouse was established on the island in 1806, later taken out of service in 1965. In the late 16th century, a ship from the Spanish Armada was wrecked on the islands, its soldiers and sailors killed by the OвЂ™Malleys. The abbey was founded by the family and may be the site of Grace OвЂ™MalleyвЂ™s tomb. HistoryД¬lare Island was part of the OвЂ™Malley familyвЂ™s lands and the remains of an old watch tower can be found close to the pier on the islandвЂ™s east side. The small island has a population of roughly 150 and is surrounded by other islands вЂ“ Caher Island, Inishturk and Achill Island. Clare Island (known as OileГЎn Chliara in Irish) is a mountainous island that guards the entry to Clew Bay and is well-known for being the home of the 16th century pirate queen GrГЎinne OвЂ™Malley.

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