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A summer of art on Sherkin Island
Sherkin Island is holding a series of art exhibitions this summer. They are pictured here on the pier on Sherkin Island. In the foreground, from left to right: Sherkin Tara and Vanessa Richardson. In the background, from left to right: John Simpson, Jo Ashby, Brigid...
St. Mona’s Church Sherkin Island – A History
Just published St. Mona’s Church Sherkin Island – A History is now available digitally at the following link: https://www.skibbereenandrath.ie/publications-of-interest/ Only a limited number of copies were printed so hard copies are not available for sale....
BAVA E-OPEN DAY
Technological University Dublin School of Creative Arts in collaboration with Sherkin Island Development Society and Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre is delighted to invite applications for the BA (Hons) Visual Art for the 2020/2021 academic year. This four year modular...
Sherkin Island Development Society Covid-19 Guidelines
Department Directive: Only Ferry Passengers permitted are: Residents & Essential Services Food, Healthcare and ESSENTIAL household services Department Directive: "Travel to our offshore islands will be limited to residents of those islands. All public transport...
Open Call for Students
APPLICATIONS are invited for the next intake to this programme, for the academic year 2020 / 2021, from 1 April 2020. Contact: Undergraduate Admissions Office E: [email protected] T: +353 (0)1 402 3445 An OPEN INFORMATION DAY will take place on Sunday 15 March at the...
Artist Exhibitions On Sherkin This Summer
Sherkin – Island of the Arts
Sherkin Gathering - part of the West Cork Islands Festival 2017. Come visit Sherkin , the Island of the Arts, on the weekend of 17th and 18th June for an assault on your senses.......................the breathtaking scenery we appreciate all year round will be...
Island of the Arts showcases talent
Island of the Arts - Sherkin Island is home to over 30 working artists. Each year the artists welcome the public to view their work inspired by their unique homeland. Island artists have for years been creating work drawing from the people and the landscapes that...
Sherkin Walks
You will find some of the most peaceful and picturesque walks you will ever experience on Sherkin Island, in West Cork. There are three main marked walks which are easy and family friendly. Two are 5k long and one...
Baltimore Car Park
To Users of the Car Park near Baltimore Pier Baltimore Baltimore Tidy Towns has received approval and part-funding from Cork County Council to remove the large phormium plants from the middle of the Island Car Park in Baltimore and cover the ground with weed-proof...
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”
