Garinish Island
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An island garden of rare beauty.
Located in the sheltered harbour of Glengarriff in Bantry Bay, Garinish is a small island of 15 hectares known to horticulturists and lovers of trees and shrubs all around the world as an island garden of rare beauty. The gardens of Ilnacullin owe their existence to the creative partnership, some eighty years ago, of Annan Bryce, then owner of the island and Harold Peto, architect and garden designer.
Access to the Island is by small ferry boats and licensed 60 seater water buses. Please note there is an admission charge to the island. Limited access for visitors with disabilities.
Highlights
Sub-tropical gardens.
Address
Fáilte Ireland South West Region
Áras Fáilte, Grand Parade
Cork
Cork
Republic Of Ireland
Telephone
+353 ((0)21) 4255100
Web
www.discoverireland.ie/southwest
Key Facts and Information
Directions
Located in the sheltered harbour of Glengarriff in Bantry Bay.
Accommodation
Coffee shop and light snacks.
Opening Times
April
Monday – Saturday: 10.00am – 6.30pm
Sunday: 1.00pm – 6.30pm
May & September
Monday – Saturday: 10.00am – 6.30pm
Sunday: 12.00 noon – 6.30pm
June
Monday – Saturday: 10.00am – 6.30pm
Sunday: 11.00am – 6.30pm
July – August
Monday – Saturday: 9.30am – 6.30pm
Sunday: 11.00am – 6.30pm
October
Monday – Saturday: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Sunday: 1.00pm – 5.00pm
When to visit
Best time is June to October, busiest time is July and August.
Take me to the Island
Enjoy a trip on the Harbour Queen to the tropical gardens on Garnish Island. Visit the seal colony at Seal Island on the journey to the gardens. Three boats are operated, with a capacity of 50 passengers.
Glengarriff & Garinish Boat Services
+353(0)2763116
This passenger ferry leaves Blue Pool at 30 minute intervals for Garnish Island in Glengarriff.
Blue Pool Ferry
+353(0)2763333
Glengarriff and Garinish Boats
Daily 1st April 2009 – End October 2009
3 boats (50 passengers each)
Tel. +353 (0) 27 63116
www.garinishislandferries.comBlue Pool Ferry
Daily April 1st 2009 – End October 2009
Tel: +353(0) 27 63333
Tel: +353(0) 27 63555
www.bluepoolferry.com