HEIR ISLAND IN THE NEWS

Five things to do in West Cork this weekend

The Southern Star | June 9, 2023

IT’S another great weekend to be someone on the lookout for something to do in West Cork.

Our Living Islands: Minister Humphreys launches National Islands Policy and Action Plan

gov.ie | 7 June 2023

Ambitious new 10-year policy along with 80-point action plan to support vibrant and sustainable island communities

The Baltimore Wooden Boat Festival – The Story Within The Story

Afloat | 22 May 2023

This coming weekend’s annual Baltimore Wooden Boat Festival makes its welcome post-pandemic return from Friday, May 26th until Sunday, May 28th…

Photo of Danny’s final voyage on Ilen is shortlisted for award

The Southern Star | 14 March 2023

A POIGNANT photograph of an Heir Island man making his final voyage has been shortlisted for a major award. 

Islands of Ireland: A ‘speck’ of an island which has seen storms and tragedy

Irish Examiner | 25 Nov 2022

Ilaunrahanee, off the west Cork coast, has no signs of human activity whatsoever now

West Cork islands ‘at risk of the loss of entire communities’ due to housing crisis

Irish Examiner | 7 Nov 2022

The islands of West Cork look idyllic but a major UCC study — incorporating the views of half the population there — points to chronic issues facing people who live on them