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Sherkin Island
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Sherkin Island (from the Irish Inis Earcáin) lies southwest of County Cork in the Republic of Ireland alongside other islands of Roaringwater Bay. It has an average population of 106 people, measures 3 miles long by a 1.5 miles wide (5 km by 3 km). It is known for its sandy beaches, coastal views, country walks and birdwatching. The island is a big attraction for biologists, sailors and musicians. With Sherkin Island Marine Station, sheltered harbour and long pub nights of live music on offer. Ferries sail to Sherkin from Schull and Baltimore on the mainland. Sherkin is a popular tourist destination since it only takes 10-15 minutes to get to Sherkin from Baltimore, whereas a journey to the neighboring Gaeltacht island Cape Clear Island would on average take 40 minutes.
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- Medieval post 1200 A.D. O'Mahony Castle
- Promontory fort Celtic Iron Age 600 B.C. - 400 A.D.
- Franciscan friary Medieval post 1200 A.D.
 Sherkin Friary |
 An Cunne Harbour, Sherkin Island by Masha Dunaeva |
 Sherkin Winter Road |
 Remains of O' Driscoll castle |
 View from the highest point of Sherkin Island |
 Sherkin Island Beach, The Cow Strand |
 Overlooking Sherkin Island from Baltimore |
 The Silver Strand |
 The old School house |
 Rock Flowers |
- About Sherkin
- Google Map of Sherkin
- Pictures of Sherkin www.sherkinisland.eu and Baltimore
- Sherkin Island Tourist reviews, tips and pictures
- Local Islands toursand Sherkin ferry timetable, ferry tickets to West Cork islands on www.islandtripper.com
- Sherkin and O'Driscoll clan
- Local Festivals & Events www.baltimore.ie
- Sherkin pub Jolly Roger Tavern
- Local marine paper "Sherkin Comment"
- BBC about Sherkin life & Marine Station
- Sherkin Accommodation