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13th Oct 2018

11 Of The Most Beautiful Islands To Visit Around Ireland In 2018

James Fenton

As much as we love living on mainland Ireland, it’s always great to get off the rock and enjoy some of the beautiful little islands surrounding us.

We all know there’s nothing better than filling our weekends with outdoor adventures and all of these places fit the bill perfectly.

Take your pick from these gems…

1. Belle Isle, Co. Fermanagh

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2. Clare Island, Co. Mayo

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3. Tory Island, Co. Donegal

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4. Sherkin Island, Co. Cork

5. Inishbofin, Co. Galway

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6. Rathlin Island, Co. Antrim

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7. Bere Island, Co. Cork

8. Achill Island, Co. Mayo

9. Skellig Michael, Co. Kerry

10. Innisfallen, Co. Kerry

11. Ireland’s Eye, Co. Dublin

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