Loop Head LighthouseThe lighthouse at the tip of the Loop Head peninsula is still working, and the tower is open to climb.Loop Head LighthouseThe lighthouse at the tip of the Loop Head peninsula is still working, and the tower is open to climb.
Scattery IslandNobody lives on it now. The island in the Shannon estuary off Kilrush has a round tower and church ruins, and the boat goes from the marina.
Holy Island (Inis Cealtra)Out in Lough Derg off Mountshannon, an island with a round tower and several church ruins on it. You go by boat.Leinster
Dublin4 places
The Ha'penny BridgeBridge · Dublin 1The cast iron footbridge over the Liffey, named after the toll it used to charge to cross.
Dun Laoghaire piersHarbour · Dun LaoghaireTwo granite piers out into the bay, with a walk to the end of the east one and back.
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- Ireland's Eye FerryIsland · DublinIreland's Eye Ferry in Howth, County Dublin provides the only ferry service that lands directly on Ireland's Eye.
- Ireland's EyeIsland · Ireland's EyeIreland's Eye, a small rocky island north of Howth Harbour, is home to the remains of an early Christian monastic settlement.
Longford2 places
Richmond Harbour, ClondraHarbour · ClondraClondra holds the last lock on the Royal Canal, where it joins the Camlin and then the Shannon.- Inchcleraun Monastic SiteIsland · NewtowncashelThree churches and a priory stand inside an oval dry stone wall on an island in Lough Ree. You go by boat, and the farmland on it is private.
Offaly3 places
BanagherHarbour · BanagherThe Shannon town has a marina and a harbour, and a fortified battery guarding the old bridge crossing.
Shannon HarbourHarbour · BanagherShannon Harbour is where the Grand Canal meets the Shannon, built around a set of locks and the old canal buildings.
ShannonbridgeBridge · ShannonbridgeSixteen arches of stone bridge over the Shannon, with a Napoleonic era fort at the west end of it.
Wexford2 places
Munster
Clare3 places
Loop Head LighthouseLighthouse · KilkeeThe lighthouse at the tip of the Loop Head peninsula is still working, and the tower is open to climb.
Scattery IslandIsland · KilrushNobody lives on it now. The island in the Shannon estuary off Kilrush has a round tower and church ruins, and the boat goes from the marina.
Holy Island (Inis Cealtra)Island · MountshannonOut in Lough Derg off Mountshannon, an island with a round tower and several church ruins on it. You go by boat.
Cork9 places
Glengarriff and Garnish IslandIsland · GlengarriffBoats run from the harbour out to the island gardens, and the seals sit on the rocks along the way.
Spike IslandIsland · CobhA fortified island in Cork Harbour holding a star shaped fort and prison buildings. The ferry goes out from Cobh.
Dursey Island Cable CarIsland · CastletownbereA cable car that takes six people at a time across the sound to Dursey Island, at the western end of the Beara peninsula.
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- Inish Beg IslandIsland · BaltimoreThe Island of Inish Beg is found in beautiful West Cork.
- InishbegIsland · Baltimore
- Long IslandIsland · Long IslandSituated in Roaringwater Bay and only a 10-minute ferry away from the town of Schull, Long Island is 4.8km in length and only 0.8km in width which explains its name.
- Pontoon PierIsland · PontoonLocated approximately 5km from the town of Castletownbere, Pontoon Pier is a popular hub for visitors embarking on tours to nearby Bere Island.
- Whiddy IslandIsland · Whiddy IslandGet lost in the incredible floral haven that calls Whiddy Island in County Cork home.
- Bantry HarbourIsland · CorkTake in the beautiful landmarks that lie on the Beara Peninsula from Bantry Harbour in County Cork.
Kerry9 places
Dunquin PierHarbour · DunquinThe path zig-zags down the cliff to a small pier, and the ferry to the Blaskets goes from it.
Skellig MichaelIsland · PortmageeThe monastery was built on a rock out in the Atlantic. You go by boat from the harbour when the sea allows it.
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- Cé Bhaile an Sceilg (Ballinskelligs Pier)Island · BallinskelligsAdmire the sky blue waters of the Atlantic ocean from Ballinskelligs Pier (Cé Bhaile and Sceilg) on the edge of County Kerry.
- Portmagee HarbourIsland · PortmageeTake a quick walk from Portmagee village in County Kerry to Portmagee Harbour to enjoy lovely views of the surrounding coastline.
- An Blascaod Mór - the Blasket IslandsIsland · KerryLocated roughly 2km beyond the most westerly point of the Dingle Peninsula, the Blasket Islands are comprised of sandstone humps, incredible cliffs and surrounding reefs.
- Cé Bhun an Bhaile (Bunavalla Pier)Island · KerryLocated roughly 3km off the main road and neighbouring Derrynane Harbour, Bunavalla is primarily a fishing pier that also offers boat trips to Skellig Michael.
- CoomanaspicIsland · KerryLocated on the Ring of Kerry, Coomanaspic Pass offers unique vistas of the surrounding environment.
- Innisfallen IslandIsland · KerryThe monastic Island of Innisfallen can be seen in the distance from Ross Castle, near Killarney in County Kerry.
- Radharc na mBlascaodaí (Blaskets View)Island · KerryVenture to the edge of Blaskets View in County Kerry and take in the Blasket Islands (Radharc na mBlascaodaí).
Connacht
Galway6 places
The CladdaghHarbour · Galway cityThe old fishing village across the river from the city, now a quay walk with the boats moored along it.
Inis MorIsland · Aran IslandsLargest of the three Aran Islands, with stone walls, a fort on the cliff and a ferry from Rossaveal.
Killary HarbourHarbour · LeenaneA long narrow sea inlet running in from the Atlantic, with mountains on both sides of it.
Inis OirrIsland · Aran IslandsThe smallest of the three Aran Islands, with a tower house on a rock above the village and a wrecked cargo ship on the east shore.
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- Droichead Charraig an Logáin (Carrickalegaun Bridge)Island · LettermoreThis causeway links two of the islands of Kilkieran Bay, Gorumna and Lettermore.
- Calafort Ros an Mhíl (Rossaveel Harbour)Island · RossavealWander down to Rossaveel Harbour (Calafort Ros an Mhíl) in County Galway and watch the colourful boats sail in and out.
Mayo5 places
Achill IslandIsland · Achill SoundIreland's largest island is joined to the mainland by a road bridge at Achill Sound.
Clare IslandIsland · LouisburghClare Island sits at the mouth of Clew Bay, with a lighthouse on it and Granuaile's tower over the harbour.
Blacksod LighthouseLighthouse · BelmulletThe squat granite lighthouse sits at the tip of the Mullet peninsula. The 1944 D-Day weather reading was taken here.
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- Inis Bigil (Inishbiggle Island)Island · MayoInishbiggle, or Inis Bigil, is a bastion of traditional life in West Mayo.
- Inishkea IslandsIsland · MayoThe Inishkea Islands (Oileáin Inis Cé), off the coast off Belmullet, County Mayo are rich in history and are believed to be named after Saint Kea who lived on one of the islands.
Sligo2 places
Ulster
Donegal6 places
Fanad Head LighthouseLighthouse · PortsalonThe lighthouse at the mouth of Lough Swilly is still working, and the old keepers' houses take visitors.
Toraigh (Tory Island)Island · MagheroartyPeople live on it, about fourteen kilometres offshore, and the eastern end is cliff. The ferry goes from Magheroarty.
ArranmoreIsland · BurtonportPeople live on it, off the west coast, and the northern side is high cliff. The ferry runs from Burtonport.
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- Árainn Mhór (Arranmore Island)Island · DonegalThe largest of County Donegal's off shore Islands, Árainn Mhór is a wild and rugged place with fantastic cliff scenery, dramatic sea caves and golden sandy beaches.
- Inis Fraoigh (Inishfree Island)Island · DonegalJust 5km off the coast of Donegal, Inis Fraoigh (Inishfree) is a unique 640 hectare island of sandy beaches, flowering plants and peaceful scenery.
- Island Roy - Oileán RuaidhIsland · DonegalThis tiny undiscovered Island off the the coast of Donegal is a place to get lost, to contemplate, to walk.