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The restaurant at the end of the universe

April 11, 2018September 11, 2017

The restaurant at the end of the universe

The Irish Times | Sep 2, 2017

Ireland’s Islands: A restaurant and cookery school put Cork’s Hare Island on the map

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Popular Elmo Trophy event going from strength to strength

April 21, 2018September 1, 2017

Popular Elmo Trophy event going from strength to strength

The Irish Times | Sep. 1, 2017

Host club Royal St George YC had to limit capacity to 18 teams this year

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Baby boom

April 11, 2018August 30, 2017

Baby boom gives islanders hope for the future

Irish Times | August 30, 2017

Ireland’s Islands: Sherkin and Hare residents have a renewed confidence, but challenges remain

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Islands of Ireland: Heir Island is the international isle off West Cork

April 22, 2018July 31, 2017

Islands of Ireland: Heir Island is the international isle off West Cork

Irish Examiner | July 31, 2017

Fancy going to Paris or Spain for the weekend? They might be closer than you think. 

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Finding inspiration on a quiet island in West Cork

April 11, 2018July 23, 2017

Finding inspiration on a quiet island in West Cork

Irish Examiner | July 24, 2017

Ian Humphreys has avoided the major art centres of the world to join the small band of residents on Heir Island, writes Colette Sheridan.

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Art to Shore

April 11, 2018July 20, 2017

Art to Shore –  Heir Island Artist Launches book to coincide with two exhibitions

West Cork Times | July 20, 2017

An internationally acclaimed Heir Island artist is set to bring his work back to the mainland for two special exhibitions at the Doswell Gallery, Rosscarbery and Liss Ard Estate, Skibbereen.

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Photo Essay: Off the Beaten Path — Heir Island, Ireland

April 11, 2018November 11, 2013

Photo Essay: Off the Beaten Path — Heir Island, Ireland

Huffington Post Canada | November 4, 2013

Just off the coast of West Cork, Ireland lays tranquil Heir Island. This island is the perfect retreat for anyone looking to get away, feel inspired, sail, paint and cook…

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Go Walk: Heir Island, Roaring Water Bay, Co Cork

April 11, 2018June 29, 2013

Go Walk: Heir Island, Roaring Water Bay, Co Cork

Irish Times | June 29, 2013

A stroll around the other Paris: As the sea sparkles in the west Cork sun, Tony Doherty plans his return to Heir Island

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Cork: Rambling around magical Heir Island

April 11, 2018August 6, 2012

Cork: Rambling around magical Heir Island

Irish Examiner | August 06, 2012

Heir Island in Roaring Water Bay is a magical place.

 

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SPECIAL EVENTS

  1. Seolta at The Boathouse

    June 7 @ 7:00 pm
  2. Los Lorcas at The Boathouse

    June 21 @ 7:00 pm
  3. The Magnolia Quartet at The Boathouse

    July 5 @ 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
  4. Barefoot Baroque

    July 16 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
  5. Ceoltóirí Chléire at The Boathouse

    August 1 @ 7:00 pm

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