Breathtaking landscape, famous restaurant.
Heir (Hare) Island is one of Carbery’s Hundred Isles that lie scattered throughout Roaringwater Bay. The island is beautifully located, surrounded by a panorama of Sherkin Island, Cape Clear, the Calf Islands, the East and West Skeams, and Mount Gabriel to the North. Visitors should be aware that Heir Island is sometimes referred to as "Hare Island" on roadsigns and maps.
The island is easily walked and cycled and there are lots of safe sandy beaches ideal for sailing, windsurfing, swimming and diving. The centre of the island has an extensive marsh with a vibrant reed bed where you'll find many unusual birds as well as over 200 varieties of wild flowers.
Heir (Hare) is also home to many well known artists, who were drawn to the island because of its breathtaking landscape and peaceful atmosphere. Food lovers travel from far and wide to get a table at the famous Island Cottage Restaurant. With no pubs, but quality B&Bs and self-catering homes,
Heir is a great place to get away from it all.
Highlights
Sandy beaches; angling and boat trips around neighbouring islands; cookery classes.
Activities
Art classes, bird watching, diving, walking, cycling, sailing and sailing courses.
Address
Fáilte Ireland South West Region
Aras Fáilte, Grand Parade
Cork
Cork
Republic Of Ireland
Telephone
+353 ((0)28) 21766
Web
www.discoverireland.ie/southwest