inishmurray island

Inishmurray is one mile long and half a mile wide at its widest point and was inhabited by between 50 and 100 people up to 1957, when the entire population moved to the mainland. The remains of the village are on the south side of the island, as is the Cashel which contains pre Christian and early Christian antiquarian remains such as cursing stones, altars, beehive cells, etc.

The Island is also a noted breeding ground for numerous birds including the Eider Duck. A day trip is required, the trip taking one and half hours each way.

Contact the numbers above for information on boat trips to the island.