Best Islands to Visit near Sneem

"This horticultural miracle of an island was created in the early 20th century when the island's owner commissioned architect Harold Peto to design a garden on the then-barren outcrop. Topsoil was shipped in,... Top ChoiceFort in Kinsale"

"Visit For: Horticulture, Scenery, Wildlife.Distance: 1 Hour (64KM) From Clonakilty to Ballaghboy Cable Car. Transport to the Island: Short ferry from Glengarrif Pier. (Photo: @marblesbanana)"

"Many visitors head to Glengarriff because of that Irish Eden, Ilnacullin. On Garnish Island, offshore from Glengarriff and beyond islets…"

"Only 12km by 7km, Bere Island has around 200 permanent residents and attracts scores more to summer holiday homes. There are ruined Martello towers, craggy coves good for swimming, and a 19km loop of the Beara..."

"Visit For: Historic Sites, Whale Watching, Walking Trails.Distance: 1.5 Hours (95KM) from Clonakilty to Castletown - Bearhaven. Transport to the Island: 30 minute ferry from the Pontoon. (Photo: @angelatbyrne)"

"Distance: 2 hours (120KM) From Clonakilty to Ballaghboy Cable Car. Transport to the Island: Short cable car ride from Ballaghbo.(Photo: @kiwi_exploring_ireland). Click here for google maps directions from Clonakilty."

"The jagged, 217m-high rock of Skellig Michael (Archangel Michael's Rock; like St Michael's Mount in Cornwall and Mont St Michel in Normandy) is the larger of the two Skellig Islands and a Unesco World Heritage site. Early Christian monks established a community and survived here from the 6th until the 12th or 13th century. The monastic buildings perch on a saddle in the rock, some 150m above sea level, reached by 618 steep steps cut into the rock face."

"Visit For: Historical Sites, Birdwatching, Water Activities. Distance: 50 minutes (50KM) from Clonakilty to Bantry Harbour. Transport to the Island: 15 minutes ferry from Bantry Harbour"

"More than 20 years in the making, this interactive sculpture garden is imaginative, thought-provoking and humorous, with nature and art working together to provide an unforgettable walk in the woods."

"Signposted 1.5km northeast of Muckross House, this well-preserved ruin (actually a friary, though everyone calls it an abbey) was founded in 1448 and burned by Cromwell's troops in 1652. There's a square-towered church and a small, atmospheric cloister with a giant yew tree in the centre (legend has it that the tree is as old as the abbey). In the chancel is the tomb of the McCarthy Mòr chieftains, and an elaborate 19th-century memorial to local philanthropist Lucy Gallwey."

"Opened in 1837 as a hunting lodge, this magnificent estate sprawls over 17 hectares incorporating a waterfall, beach and six different gardens, ranging from palms to a primeval fern forest with dinosaurs carved from fallen trees. Ireland's longest rope bridge, the 33.5m Skywalk, sways precariously 11m above the River Delligeenagh, which swirls through the property.Walled kitchen gardens and farm animals provide ingredients for its Thai restaurant (mains €10 to €15.50). It's also possible to stay here (double/suite from €85/140)."

"This impressive Victorian mansion is crammed with fascinating objects (70% of the contents are original). Portraits by John Singer Sargent adorn the walls alongside trophy stags heads and giant stuffed trout, while antique Killarney furniture, with its distinctive inlaid scenes of local beauty spots, graces the grand apartments along with tapestries, Persian rugs, silverware and china specially commissioned for Queen Victoria's visit in 1861. It's 5km south of Killarney, signposted from the N71."

"So we opted to explore Killarney National Park a bit, which included a tour of Ross Castle and a visit to Muckross House and its gardens. Ross CastleMuckross House"

"The jagged, 217m-high rock of Skellig Michael (Archangel Michael's Rock; like St Michael's Mount in Cornwall and Mont St Michel in Normandy) is the larger of the two Skellig Islands and a Unesco World Heritage site. Early Christian monks established a community and survived here from the 6th until the 12th or 13th century. The monastic buildings perch on a saddle in the rock, some 150m above sea level, reached by 618 steep steps cut into the rock face."

"Dating back to the 1870s, and currently run by Adrienne MacCarthy, this famous old pub and grocery store really is the genuine article - and the family history is both intriguing and inspiring (just ask about her father's Japanese sword - or buy the bo ... more..."

"Superbly located overlooking the Atlantic Ocean on the Wild Atlantic Way and Mizen Peninsula; the Schull Harbour Hotel is a fantastic place for a romantic weekend break, a family getaway, self-catering holiday or an adventure weekend. Address: East End, Schull, Co.Cork"

"Now – a quick disclaimer – the photo above isn’t Glengarriff Caravan and Camping Park. We couldn’t find a photo that we could use for this one. Located under the mighty Caha Mountains and adjacent to the beautiful Bantry Bay, is Glengarriff Caravan and Camping Park."