...of Roaring Water Bay. Situated nine miles off the south west coast is the most south westerly inhabited island in Ireland served by ferries from Baltimore. The island might described as an area of open sky where you can enjoy spectacular sunsets and night time stargazing. In spring time you will see a large variety of wild flowers decorating the landscape with yellows and pinks in bright clear sunshine and fresh winds to blow the cobwebs of winter from your brain! The 5th March sees the traditional morning mass in the grotto in honour of the island’s patron saint; Saint Chiaráin.

May to August sees the return of hot weather and gentle breezes. A profusion of whales, dolphins and basking sharks meander around the island. The island is a-buzz with young people learning Irish in two Irish colleges, and the village is full of people enjoying a meal with a glorious view! Pubs are often alive with music and songs. You can see the Fastnet Race whizzing by, enjoy the craic during family fun week, take part in the local 5k fun run, go fishing for mackerel off the rocks, enjoy an hour or two canoeing or snorkelling around the harbour, explore the island on the spectacular looped walks, visit the museum, the heritage farm, take a fishing trip or go on a boat ride to the Fastnet Rock.