Return Trip from Roonagh To Clare Island 

Clare Island is three miles off the west Mayo coastline and the ferry departs from Roonagh Pier, outside Louisburgh.


Weather depending, there are a number of Clare Island ferry crossings scheduled daily with the frequency varying at different times of the year.For the main season (May to September), there are four to five daily crossings during the week and four on weekends. Click here for the current Clare Island ferry timetables.

There is free car-parking at Roonagh Pier and people generally travel to the island as foot passengers. Most of the guest accommodation is within easy strolling distance of the harbour, and accommodation providers further afield are often happy to collect you. If needed, there is taxi hire also available. (Phone Bridget O’Leary: 098 25640)

There is a mix of accommodation available, including B&B, self-catering, hostel, camping and a high-end luxury guesthouse. See the full list of accommodation here.

Dining options are provided by The Community Centre, the Stone Barn Cafe and . For more information on dining options, click here

FAQs

HOW MANY PEOPLE LIVE ON THE ISLAND?

It depends when you count them! About 130 people have Clare Island as their main residence, but this includes secondary school children who are only here at the weekend during the school year. A number of people have holiday homes on the island.

WHAT DO PEOPLE DO ON THE ISLAND?

A number of people are employed by the salmon farm located on the East side of the island. Agriculture, mostly sheep farming, but some cattle and horses (the island is home to a few Connemara ponies) and tourism are also important to the local economy. Fishing (mostly lobster), is only a summer activity. There are also a few self employed builders on the island, as well as the usual services (post office, school, etc).

WHERE ARE THE TOILETS?

Public toilets are available at the community centre, just above the beach, and 3 mins walk from the pier.

IS THERE A SCHOOL ON THE ISLAND?

Yes, there is a primary school on the island, with about 20 students and 2 teachers. The island however does not have a secondary school. Secondary school students board in Louisburgh during the week and come back to the island for the weekend.

IS THERE A PUB ON THE ISLAND?

There are actually two: The privately owned Sailor’s bar, overlooking the harbour, is open from April to September. There’s also a licensed premises in the community centre, loacted near the beach, open all year round.

IS THERE A SHOP ON THE ISLAND?

Yes, O’Malley foodstore 3535(0)98 269 87, located near the church on the South side of the island. It is also the post office

IS THERE A DOCTOR ON THE ISLAND?

No, but there are two public health nurses (phone 098.25407) and a doctor visits from Achill every Wednesday morning

IS THERE A PRIEST ON THE ISLAND?

Clare Island no longer has a resident Priest and is now served by a visiting Priest. On the weekends that the Priest does not visit the island, the people organise a religious service. The Church is situated beside the school and shop; 3km from the Quay. Please inquire at the shop or at the community centre for the times of services and mass.

IS THERE BROADBAND ON THE ISLAND?

Yes, provided by Westnet, which serve the whole of Mayo.Clare Island was actually the first of the Irish offshore islands to have Broadband Internet access.

Cancellation Policy

A full refund is available if sailings are cancelled due to adverse sea & weather conditions or you can opt to travel on the next available sailing.

A Full refund is available if you cancel your tickets by email or phone call More Than 24 hours of the departure time booked and paid for.

No refund given if reservation cancelled within 24 hours of Departure time.

 
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