Top Things to do in Province of Munster
What to do and see in Province of Munster, Province of Munster: The Best Islands
Discover the best top things to do in Province of Munster, Ireland including Blasket Islands, Great Blasket Island, Little Skellig, Skellig Michael, Scattery Island, Abbey Island, Derrymore, Innisfallen Island, Garinish Island, Dursey Island.
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1. Blasket Islands
2. Great Blasket Island
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5.0 based on 521 reviews
The Great Blasket Island – the most westerly point in Europe – is the largest Island of an archipelago of islands located 3 miles off the tip of the Dingle Peninsula. The Great Blasket once had a thriving population of inhabitants but in January of 1954 the remaining O'Sullivan family abandoned the Island due to a child contracting meningitis and dying. Many stories and literature have been famously published since this time generating a new found interest in this special area. Since 1954 the Great Blasket Island has been derelict with only visitors coming to a from the Island. In the past few years a number of the houses have been restored and amenities such as overnight accommodation and coffee shop are provided for visitors to the island.
Reviewed By RoryG234 - Dublin, Ireland
This deserted island is stunningly beautiful but thee less.Story has it , that a poster of a tree hung on the wall of the school (which was open from 1864 to 1941) for the information of pupils who had never seen one in real life. The island's claim to fame is it's literary history ,it had remarkable literary output including Tomas Ó Criomhthain's An t-Oileanach and Muiris O' Súilleabháin's Fiche Blian ag Fás and of course Peig Sayer's autobiography Peig.
3. Little Skellig
4. Skellig Michael
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5.0 based on 736 reviews
Reviewed By Yonderluzt
First, you need to book this well in advance. They only allow so many visitors per day. I won't comment on the tour companies because I only have experience with one (and it was good). Some days the weather is too rough to land boats. Because the trips are booked full weeks in advance, you can't reschdue for another day. That being said, if you get a reservation, and if the weather cooperates, this is well worth the trip. There are a lot of steps, so being in decent shape helps, but I wouldn't call it trecherous by any means. There are plenty of videos that give a good idea of what to expect. Watch them and take that into consideration if you have young children or folks who particularly don't like heights, or jumping on and off a rolling deck, into consideration. IMHO the trip is well worth it.
5. Scattery Island
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5.0 based on 405 reviews
Scattery Island Tours offers a daily ferry service to Scattery Island, at the heart of Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way. Scattery offers a unique Cultural & Heritage experience for visitors with a range of Monasitc & Heritage sites. Scattery Island is an EDEN award winner for Sustainable & Cultural Tourism. Sailings depart from Kilrush Marina in Co. Clare May to Sept. Guided Walking Tour included.
Reviewed By blackcatw13 - London, United Kingdom
Great trip would recommend wearing boots as trails muddy and slippery, also have to cross a stream to get to the lighthouse. Guides more than knowledgeable on the history
6. Abbey Island
7. Derrymore
8. Innisfallen Island
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4.5 based on 144 reviews
Reviewed By TrailBlazer702576
Fergus (boatman) and his brother donal at the pier at Ross castle added enjoyment to the short trip and we were gifted with spotting some gentle deer while wandering around the very special Inisfallen Island. The short boat trip was lovely.
9. Garinish Island
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4.5 based on 792 reviews
Garnish Island (Ilnacullin Garinish or Garnish) is located in the sheltered harbour of Glengarriff in Bantry Bay, in Southwest Ireland. Garnish is world renowned for its gardens which are laid out in beautiful walks and it has some stunning specimen plants which are rare in this climate.
Reviewed By Morr2013 - Limerick, Ireland
Going to Garnish Island is a must. It is stunning. The ferry over was equally as good we got the Harbour Queen ferry company, lovely people gave great information, we got to see dolphins and seals up close, which my daughter loved. Walking around garnish Island was so nice and relaxing, and stunning to see.
10. Dursey Island
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4.5 based on 138 reviews
Reviewed By uplands99 - Cork, Ireland
We got a cable car around 11am and we only had to wait 30 minutes. It is a hilly walk on the island so bring good shoes and some water. There is no shop or pub on the island. There was a van selling teas and coffees and snacks when we were leaving the island. The views are breathtaking
