Clare Island & Inishturk
Clare Island
Clare Island, Co. Mayo
Clare Island is located at the entrance to Clew Bay, just 3.5kms off Ireland’s western Atlantic coast. Famous as the ancestral home of the legendary Pirate Queen Grace O’Malley (Granuaile), this incredible place has lots to explore from Clare Island Castle to its 12th century abbey, walking trails, yoga wat Macalla Farm or traditional handweaving with Beth Moran Handweaver. The crossing only takes 25mins from Roonagh near Louisburgh with Clare Island Ferry or O'Malley Ferries.
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Beth Moran Handweaver
Clare Island, Co. Mayo
Beth Moran Handweaver (formerly known as Ballytoughey Loom) on the wild and beautiful Clare Island has 35 years of handweaving, spinning and natural dying experience. Open 12-4 daily through to September with weekend and week-long courses available.
Check out BethMoranHandweaver.ie or phone 087 1254552.
Inishturk Island
Inishturk, Co. Mayo
Inishturk Island is a small and incredibly beautiful island located 15 km off the west coast of Mayo. It rises boldly from the wild North Atlantic in wall-like cliffs to the northwest and steep hills to the north on which stands the ruins of the old signal tower 688 ft above sea level. Exploring this remote island on foot is one of the most magical experiences in Mayo. The crossing takes about an hour from Roonagh near Louisburgh with O'Malley Ferries and its well worth the trip. Be sure to check out the excellent Community Club which serves great food during the summer.
Visit InishturkIsland.com.
Contact
Address
The Moy Hotel,
Main Street,
Foxford,
Co. Mayo,
F26 X2V4
Phone
+353 94 900 5360
