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Clare Island Expedition Cruises
A historic island of high ground, sea cliffs and sheltered harbour in Clew Bay.
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Information about Clare Island
Clare Island rises at the entrance to Clew Bay off County Mayo, with high ground, sea cliffs and a small harbour facing the mainland. It is the largest and highest of the bay’s islands, and its exposed western side provides habitat for breeding seabirds.
The island is closely associated with the sixteenth-century maritime leader Grace O’Malley. Her castle stands near the harbour, while Clare Island Abbey preserves another layer of the island’s long history.
For a small expedition ship, Clare Island offers the kind of encounter that defines Ireland’s Atlantic coast: a living island community, visible history and weather-shaped landscapes in one compact call.
Interesting facts about Clare Island
Clare Island is the largest and highest island in Clew Bay.
The island lies off the County Mayo coast near the entrance to the bay.
Grace O’Malley’s castle stands close to the harbour.
Sea cliffs on the island’s western side support breeding seabirds.
Pictures of Clare Island
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