Trip Planner:   Europe  /  Ireland  /  Western Ireland  /  Province of Connacht  /  County Mayo  /  Clare Island

Clare Island, County Mayo

4.6
#8 of 14 in Nature in County Mayo
Island · Nature / Park
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.
Source
Improve this listing »
Create an itinerary including Clare Island
© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors

Clare Island reviews

Rate this attraction
TripAdvisor traveler rating
TripAdvisor traveler rating 4.5
32 reviews
Google
4.9
TripAdvisor
  • 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 »
  • By sydgolston
    You have to take a ferry ride of some length (half an hour or more, can't quite remember) to arrive at Clare Island. There is a quite serviceable hotel with a good dining room. This is still a rural.....  more »
See more on TripAdvisor »
Google
  • 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.
  • By John McHale
    Wonderful peaceful island, friendly people, magnificent cliff and mountain scenery.
  • By Ann-Ingeborg Floa Grindhaug
    This island have a lot of archaeological remains, and is very windful. Beautifull place on the west coast of irland.
  • By Christopher Withers
    A lovely face and a nice place for a relaxing walk
  • By Mary Healy-Carter
    Very pretty..Great views... Peaceful... Lovely people... A lovely atmosphere... Live music when we were there. Took a walk to the lighthouse....Nice experience... Recommended as a great spot to relax...
See more on Google »

Plan your trip to Clare Island

  • Get a personalized plan

    A complete day by day itinerary
    based on your preferences

  • Customize it

    Refine your plan. We'll find the
    best routes and schedules

  • Book it

    Choose from the best hotels
    and activities. Up to 50% off

  • Manage it

    Everything in one place.
    Everyone on the same page.

Popular things to do in Clare Island

The Abbey
5.0
Duration: 30 minutes
Don't Miss a Thing. See & Do More.

Plans to Clare Island by other users

7 days in Louisburgh BY A USER FROM IRELAND September, popular sights Preferences: September Attraction style: Popular sights Pace: Medium 5 days in Louisburgh BY A USER FROM IRELAND August, popular sights Preferences: August Attraction style: Popular sights Pace: Medium 8 days in Louisburgh BY A USER FROM IRELAND August, teens, kids, popular sights Preferences: August, teens, kids Attraction style: Popular sights Pace: Medium 4 days in Louisburgh BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM August, popular sights Preferences: August Attraction style: Popular sights Pace: Medium 8 days in Louisburgh BY A USER FROM IRELAND July, popular sights Preferences: July Attraction style: Popular sights Pace: Medium 8 days in Renvyle BY A USER FROM IRELAND August, popular sights Preferences: August Attraction style: Popular sights Pace: Medium 7 days in Louisburgh BY A USER FROM IRELAND July, popular sights Preferences: July Attraction style: Popular sights Pace: Medium 8 days in Louisburgh BY A USER FROM IRELAND August, popular sights Preferences: August Attraction style: Popular sights Pace: Medium 11 days in Louisburgh BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES July, culture, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites, museums, shopping, popular sights Preferences: July, culture, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites, museums, shopping Attraction style: Popular sights Pace: Medium 8 days in Louisburgh BY A USER FROM IRELAND July, popular sights Preferences: July Attraction style: Popular sights Pace: Medium 44 days in Ireland BY A USER FROM CZECH REPUBLIC May, popular sights Preferences: May Attraction style: Popular sights Pace: Medium 36 days in Ireland BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM March, popular sights Preferences: March Attraction style: Popular sights Pace: Medium
See more plans