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Clare Island: Clare Island is the largest
of the 365 islands of Clew Bay, sitting just three
miles from the nearest harbour at Roonagh point.
The Island is approximately five miles long and
three miles wide and her silhouette is dominated
by the giant hump of Knockmor at 461metres on her
western edge and the more gently sloping Knocknaveen
to her centre... more>>
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History: The earliest
inhabitants of Clare Island can be traced back to
5000B.C. in the form of Megalithic tombs discovered
here in the last few decades. Also the uncovering
of large numbers of Fulachta Fiadh's place settlers
on the Island at about 2500 years ago... more>>
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People & Culture: The people of Clare
Island live mainly on the income of tourism, farming,
fish-farming, fishing and smaller numbers are employed
in various other jobs such as teaching, shop keeping,
building etc. But nearly all the people of the Island
share... more>>
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Statistics: On this page you can find some
statistics about the Island. They are up-to-date
and if you have any unusual statistics that you
would like to share with the rest of th community,
please send then via email to us... more>>
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FAQ: Find answers to some common questions
on this page about the Island… more>>
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MAP: On this page you will find a map of
Clare Island. Click in one of the four regions to
take a closer look at the Island... more>>
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