This tour will bring you to the largest of the islands in this area, home of Granuaile. At the foot of Croagh Patrick, (Irelands Holy mountain) you will find the National Famine Monument commemorating all those who died during the Great Famine 1845 - 1847. Beside this you will also find the ruins of a 15th century friary.

As you carry onward along the route you will pass many fine blue flag beaches. In the picturesque village of Louisburgh it is well worth calling on the Granuaile Visitor Centre, and learning all about Grace O'Malley the Irish Sea Pirate. There are some fine eating houses here, worth checking out.

About a mile outside Louisburgh turn right for Roonagh Quay. Two ferries operate from here to Clare Island, (crossing time is 20 minutes) the time table for this year is shown below.

	May
	Clare Island	Roonagh
	10.00am	11.00am
	1.15pm	2.15pm
	5.00pm	6.00pm
	June & September
	Clare Island	Roonagh
	9.00am	10.15am
	10.00am	11.00am
	1.15pm	2.15pm
	5.00pm	6.00pm
	July & August
	Clare Island	Roonagh
	9.00am	10.15am
	10.00am	11.00am
	10.30am	11.30am
	11.30am	12.30pm
	12.15pm	1.15pm
	1.15pm	2.15pm
	5.00pm	6.00pm
	7.15pm	8.00pm

Clare Island's terrain is ideal for all types of walkers. Within walking distance of the harbour one will find the 13th century Abbey with its rara medieval wall and ceiling paintings.