Sherkin Island
Appearance
Sherkin Island lies southwest of County Cork in the Republic of Ireland alongside other islands of other islands of Roaringwater Bay. It has a population of 106 people, measures 3 miles long by a mile and a half wide (5 km by 3 km). It is known for its sandy beaches,coastal views, and fifteenth century Franciscan friary and the Beardy Man. Ferries sail to Sherkin from Schull and Baltimore on the mainland. Sherkin is a popular tourist destination since it only takes 10-15 minutes to get to Sherkin from Baltimore, whereas a journey to the neighboring Gaeltacht island Cape Clear (Clear Island) would on average take 40 minutes.
Archeology of Sherkin Island
- Medieval post 1200 A.D. O'Mahony Castle
- Promontory fort Celtic Iron Age 600 B.C. - 400 A.D.
- Franciscan friary Medieval post 1200 A.D.
51°29′N 9°26′W / 51.483°N 9.433°W