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

Great West Cork sea swimming spots | Islands edition
The Southern Star | March 9, 2022
Find your best stroke among these great West Cork sea swimming spots.

CorkBeo | Nov. 6, 2021
Heir Island legend, founder of Skibbereen Rowing Club, and mussel farmer Danny Murphy will be mourned by many

House of the week: A piece of Paris in West Cork for €1 million
Irish Examiner | 23 Aug, 2021
Two houses, plus 13 acres of land with nearly a mile of water frontage on Heir Island