Island
Scattery Island
Kilrush, County Clare
Nobody 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.
Uncover one of West Clare's best kept secrets and visit Scattery Island, lying at the mouth of the River Shannon.
- Where
- Kilrush, County Clare
- Address
- Ferry Road
- Official site
- heritageireland.ie
- Map
- Directions · OpenStreetMap
- Before you go
- Opening times, prices and access change. Check with the place itself.
Nearby
The closest places on our lists, in any county.
Kilkee CliffsCliffs and sea stacks west of Kilkee bay, with a signed cliff path that starts in the town itself.
Bridges of RossThree sea arches named the spot and one is left, in the cliffs on the north side of Loop Head.
Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime MuseumFoynes kept its old terminal building on the Shannon estuary, and a full size replica of a Boeing 314 flying boat sits inside it.
Loop Head LighthouseThe lighthouse at the tip of the Loop Head peninsula is still working, and the tower is open to climb.On nearby
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