SCATTERY ISLAND
THE JEWEL ON THE SHANNON ESTUARY
Seldom will you find a place that not only feeds the mind but also the soul. An experience that offers peace, tranquillity and an unrivalled dept of history than reaches right back to the early 5th Century.
Located just off Kilrush in Co. Clare, and now ranked on Trip Advisor at No. 2 on the Top Things to do in Co. Clare, Scattery Island has a wealth of historic sites, including five Churches, a Cathedral, a magnificent
Round Tower, Napoleonic War Artillery Battery and a working Lighthouse. Today the island is uninhabited and visitors can explore its ancient historic sites and unspoilt natural beauty.
Scattery is an ideal location for anyone interested in Ireland’s rich history or those seeking a great family day out! Visitors will enjoy the natural beauty of the island with a guided walking tour around the monastic sites and learn about St. Senan, who established a monastery there in the 5th Century, the Viking invasions and Brian Boru – the High King of Ireland who defeated the Limerick Vikings in a great battle on Scattery. After the tour, there’s ample time to enjoy a picnic or take a swim in the clear estuary waters. Loose younrsdelf in a world gone by and take home the wonderful sense of tranquillity
that this unique island offers.
Tours to Scattery Island depart from Kilrush Marina with multiple sailings daily. Sailing time is approximately 30 minutes, which includes 15 minutes to exit through the locke gates at the marina and just a short 15 minutes sailing time. Guests have the option of 2.5 hours or 5 hours on the island.