Cape Clear

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After flying to Dublin, Cork or Shannon airports, trains, buses or automobiles will take you to the seaport village of Baltimore.

There isn’t a prettier place to spend a sunny afternoon waiting to catch the ferry for Cape Clear Island.

About 20 minutes into the 45 minute boat ride, the island begins to reveal itself.

After you arrive in North Harbor,

it’s a short walk down Main Street before arriving at the little white house at the far east end of the island.

You’ll receive a warm welcome and an equally warm cup of tea from the friendly Irishman inside,

and then relax by the fireplace after your long journey.

And when you’re ready you can take another hike or use my island car for a ride

(be careful of the traffic,)

and discover the O’Driscoll Castle built in 1492,

or the more modern Napoleonic Watch Tower built in 1795.