Sherkin Island

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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.

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Islands of Roaringwater Bay and
Long Island Bay

51°29′N 9°26′W

Gallery

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  An Cunne Harbour, Sherkin Island summer sunset by Masha Dunaeva
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  Sherkin Island Beach, The Cow Strand
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  Overlooking Sherkin Island from Baltimore
• View from the highest point of Sherkin Island
  View from the highest point of Sherkin Island

External links

• ferry to Sherkin Island
• photo gallery of Sherkin Island
• Sherkin Island Marine Station
• Sherkin pub, Jolly Roger Tavern
• accomodation, Islander's Rest Hotel
• accomodation, B&B on Sherkin
• accomodation, hostel on Sherkin
• neighboring island , Cape Clear

51°26′N 9°30′W