Clare Island is an island near the entrance to Clew Bay in County Mayo, Province of Connacht, Republic of Ireland. Historically known as the home of the pirate queen Grainne O'Malley, today it is notable for a historic castle and an abbey. Clare Island Lighthouse has been refurbished and is now rented out as a guesthouse. - AsNotedIn
Getting There
The Clare Island Ferry Company, in business since 1880, operates a boat from Roonagh Quay (west of Louisburgh) to Clare Island that takes about 10 minutes on board the Clare Island fast ferry. - AsNotedIn