Sherkin Island
Sherkin Island lies southwest of County Cork in the Republic of Ireland alongside 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, country walks and birdwatching. The island is a big attraction for biologists, sailors and musicians. With Sherkin Island Marine Station, sheltered harbor and long pub nights of live music on offer. 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.
Long Island Bay
51°29′N 9°26′W / 51.483°N 9.433°W
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Gallery
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An Cunne Harbour, Sherkin Island summer sunset by Masha Dunaeva -
Sherkin Island Beach, The Cow Strand -
Overlooking Sherkin Island from Baltimore -
View from the highest point of Sherkin Island
External links
- Local Festivals & Events www.baltimore.ie
- Pictures of Sherkin www.sherkinisland.eu
- Local ferry service
- Sherkin pub Jolly Roger Tavern
- Local marine paper "Sherkin Comment"
- Paintings of West Cork, Majella O'Neill Collins
- Sherkin Accomodation