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Clare Island, County Mayo

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Clare Island (Oileán Chliara in Irish) is a mountainous island guarding the entrance to Clew Bay in County Mayo, Ireland. It is famous as the home of the pirate queen Gráinne O'Malley. Approximately 145 people live there today.


Southwest of Clare Island lie the uninhabited Caher Island and the inhabited Inishturk.

To visit Clare Island and other attractions in Clare Island, use our Clare Island online day trip planner.
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• By Krabate

  Lovely island, people are very friendly, Lovely castle and church. Key to church in shop. Small shop with very short opening hours. Nice place for walking. Place for tents, shower available. Lovely...  more »

• By J7448YQshanem

  Needing to recharge the batteries we decided to head west for some relaxation and typical Irish hospitality. 07:30 train from Dublin Heuston, we arrived in Westport at 11:00 From there a 25 min taxi.....  more »

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• By Adrian Noone

  Spent day on the usland, walked to signal tower and one of the loop walks. Ended the day with food and a few pints in the sailors bar. Great day, great food....very enjoyable.

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• By John McHale

  Wonderful peaceful island, friendly people, magnificent cliff and mountain scenery.

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