Ireland Youth & Adventure Buyers Guide Buyers Guide 2018/2019

INISH BEG ISLAND, CO. CORK Haven Coast The island is linked to the mainland by a bridge off the Skibbereen to Baltimore Road. T  +353 (0) 28 21745 www.inishbeg.com This private island estate is the most northerly of the Carbery Hundred Islands with beautiful woodlands, parkland, farmland, gardens, foreshore and various activities including new Pirate and Fairy Trail will enchant all who visit.The gardens at Inish Beg Estate were listed in the Hundred Best Gardens in Ireland 2011. SHERKIN ISLAND, CO. CORK Haven Coast Sherkin Ferry daily, from Baltimore T  +353 (0) 87 244 7828 www.sherkinisland.eu Another of Carbery’s Hundred Isles, in Roaringwater Bay, this is the ancestral home of the O’Driscoll clan whose castle lies just above the pier. Nearby, you can also see the ruins of a 15th century Franciscan abbey. Sherkin buzzes with activity during the summer months and locals are renowned for their warmth and hospitality. OILEÁN CHLÉIRE (CAPE CLEAR ISLAND), CO. CORK Haven Coast Cailín Óir Ferry & Cruise Service daily from Baltimore; seasonal from Schull. T  +353 (0) 28 39159 | +353 (0) 41923 | +353 (0) 86 346 511 www.cailinoir.com This Gaeltacht Island is Ireland’s southernmost inhabited island and is a paradise of solitude and inspiration. Megalithic standing stones, a 5,000 year old passage grave, a 12th Century church ruin and a 14th Century castle are testament to the island’s rich cultural heritage.Wildlife on the island such as rare migratory birds, whales, leather-back turtles, sun fish and shark are spotted every year, and dolphins, who are regular visitors.The islanders are a friendly bilingual community, whether you come to Cape Clear to get close to nature or learn a bit of ‘an Ghaeilge’ For further information on the Islands of theWild AtlanticWay, please contact businessdevelopment@failteireland.ie Cape Clear, Co. Cork 97