Failte Ireland - Ireland Buyers Guide 2018

INISHMURRAY ISLAND, CO. SLIGO Surf Coast Boat trips available from Mullaghmore and Rosses Point. www.inishmurrayislandtrips.com www.sligoboatcharters.com Famous for its excellent example of an early Christian settlement; the secluded monastery founded by St Molaise in the 6th century has remained a pilgrimage destination until recent times. Inishmurray is a wildlife sanctuary of national importance for both breeding and wintering birds CONEY ISLAND, CO. SLIGO Surf Coast Accessible by land at low tide from the Strandhill Road, Sligo R292. This island, accessible by road, attracts bird watchers as the mud flats provide water feeding grounds for the Brent goose, as well as wild duck and waders. It is believed locally that it’s more famous namesake in NewYork was named after the Irish island by a Sligo sea captain. INISHKEA ISLANDS, CO. MAYO Surf Coast Chartered boat trips are available with Geraghty Charters T  + 353 (0) 97 85741 www.bruchlannlir.com The deserted Inis Gé islands located 5km off the Mullet Peninsula are steeped in history, the scenery is unspoilt and they have a wealth of archaeological remains to explore. INIS BIGIL (INISHBIGGLE), CO. MAYO Bay Coast Sailing from Doran’s Point, Ballycroy, Co. Mayo. Leneghan Ferries T  +353 (0) 98 45513 | (0) 87 126 9618 Located between the Mayo mainland and Achill Island and accessible across the Bullmouth Channel, which has one of the strongest currents in Europe. Inis Bigil is a unique island which to this day has a traditional community where small farming and fishing are time-worn traditions. For day trippers this is an idyllic location for walking and exploration. ACAILL (ACHILL ISLAND), CO. MAYO Bay Coast Island is accessible by land. Achill island boasts of spectacular sea cliffs, awesome scenery, stunning drives, walks and cycle routes and beautiful beaches (many of them Blue Flag Beaches) catering for all types of angling and water sports. Achill Island has the reputation of being an artist’s retreat and a range of sporting events and activities include half-marathons, surfing, swimming, walking, cycling, scuba diving, climbing, angling and equestrian activities to mention but a few. 20 Acaill (Achill Island), Co. Mayo Inis Oírr