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Sherkin Landscape

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In view from left to right, Franciscan Abbey, pier, Jolly Roger, Sherkin House, Dún na Long Castle and the marina

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Bluebells with Baltimore Beacon, the Sherkin ferry and Dún na Long Castle in the distance

Active Islands walking route signs on Sherkin Island
Active Islands walking route signs on Sherkin Island

Silver Strand, Sherkin Island, with Cape Clear in the distance
Silver Strand, Sherkin Island, with Cape Clear in the distance
Sherkin Wildlife
Sherkin From Above

The Sherkin island guide
Welcome to Sherkin Island! The ancestral home of the O’Driscoll clan is the most accessible island in Ireland - only ten minutes by ferry from the fishing port of Baltimore.
The area boasts a wonderful array of landscapes, Atlantic views from the hilltops, fuchsia-scented byways and the finest sandy beaches.
Download our free guide which includes a map and
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“Funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development”




