Clare Island is a great place if you are looking for a holiday, weekend away, a night out or just a day trip – so go on take the ferry out from Roonagh!
Use #ClareIsland to share your experiences and pics from the island! Encapsulated in the Saw Doctors' song ‘Will you meet me on Clare Island?'’, Clare Island is located 3.5 miles off the west coast of County Mayo, Ireland. The ferry crossing from Roonagh Pier takes 20 minutes and there is every chance that you will be accompanied on your journey by a school of dolphins. Clare Island is the largest
24/08/2026
The sun is back!☀️
Make the most of the last few days of the summer holidays and grab a sunshine sailing to Clare Island!
Hit the beach, let the kids loose in the playground, grab some good food or hop on an e-bike and explore the island🚴🍟
Who’s in? 😎🏝️
20/08/2026
🌟Biodiversity Workshop 2.0🌟
After an extremely successful event last October, horticulturalist Kay Synott is back by popular demand with another exciting workshop!
This session will explore Plant Propagation, including:
🪱Seed sowing
🌿 Taking cuttings
🌱 Dividing plants
Refreshments will be provided. All are welcome!
📅 Wednesday, 9th September
⏰ 12–3.30pm
📍 Stone Barn Café
📩 Register by email: [email protected]
📱 Or text: 085 862 2050
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17/08/2026
🎭 Children’s Theatre Series Coming to Clare Island! 🎭
Clare Island Connected Hub, in collaboration with The Ark, are delighted to bring a wonderful children’s theatre series to the island.
📅 Tuesday 25th
🎬 The Haircut & The Making of Mollie
🕦 11.30am & 1.30pm
📅 Wednesday 26th
🎬 The Race & Wires, Strings & Other Things
🕚 11am & 1.30pm
📍 Clare Island Connected Hub
Registration is essential — https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9hq5Cyb1-OhJPo-3eM978qNSHbipaUZklLf7qXGoyGvZfqQ/viewform
A huge thank you to The Ark, SICAP and Cliara Development Company for their generous sponsorship and to our wonderful volunteer Lorraine for making it all happen.
We look forward to welcoming children and families for two fantastic days of theatre! 🎭✨
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15/08/2026
A glorious day for looking across the water at our neighbours!☀️🌊
We have the perfect view of Inishturk and Caher Island as they mark their special day of pilgrimage💚
Wishing everyone making the journey a safe and memorable day.
WildAtlanticWay
13/08/2026
Making hay while the sun shines!🌾
A little glimpse of Clare Island heritage and tradition, where farming and the land have shaped island life for generations🧑🌾🌿
Is there anything more beautiful than freshly stacked hay? 💚
📸 - Maureen Pinder
Clare Island Fast Ferries - O Malley's Clare Island Ferry Co. (O'Grady's) Destination Westport Visit Mayo Clare Island Community Centre, Anchor Bar & Bistro Wild Atlantic Way Mayo Wild Atlantic Way Tourism Ireland Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht Achill Tourism
11/08/2026
Soaking up every last beautiful sunset of summer 2026 while they last🌅✨
And if you look closely, you might even spot a little visitor perched by the water👀🪶
Who has Clare Island on their must visit list before summer ends?🧡
09/08/2026
Sunday mornings that look like this >>>
There’s no better sight than beautiful Castle Cove on a summer morning😍
Whether you’re taking a dip or simply soaking up the views of Croagh Patrick, it’s definitely worth the early start!
Who’s sacrificing their Sunday sleep-in for this view?☀️😎
08/08/2026
Vote for Clare Island Community Centre!🥣🐟
07/08/2026
🏆Sam Maguire is truly reaching every corner of the county. There were emotional scenes, when the famous cup was carried off the ferry, connecting Clare Island to Louisburgh.
Sam's last journey to that part of Mayo wasn't 75 years ago though, surprisingly, it last turned up here in 2009!
🔽
A day Clare Island won’t forget🏆
From the youngest supporters to those who have waited a lifetime to see it, welcoming Sam Maguire to Clare Island was something truly special🥹
Wednesday was filled with excitement, smiles, pride and memories that will last for years to come!
A huge thank you to everyone who made this day possible, and a special thanks to Shauna and for the lovely tea and refreshments🫶🏻
Hopefully Sam will make its way across the pond again soon!
MAYO HAS SAM💚❤️
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