It’s been here a while!!....
Capeis rich in archaeology with amazing stone walls, ancient standing stones and bronze age monuments scattered over its landscape. There is a Napoleonic Signal tower, a 5000 year-old passage grave, a 12th century Church, a 14th century O’Driscoll castle and the historic lighthouse. Saint Ciarán, the island’s patron saint is allegedly the earliest of Ireland’s four pre-Patrician saints.
Lots & lots of things to do on Cape!
The north harbour of Cape is the busy, bustling side of the island, with a shop for provisions, sweets and yummy cakes; pubs and places to eat. Live entertainment is often to be found in the social club and impromptu sessions of local musicians to join in with. There is a craft shop to purchase those mementos and presents made by the islanders, for those unlucky enough not to have come on holiday with you.
The harbour is often alive on warm days with the splashes from children enjoying the calm waters, and a beach when the tide retreats. Cape Clear Heritage centre is to be found just about a mile from the harbour, with exhibition panels covering island and settlement patterns, and all the history of the island from famine and folklore to maritime and telegraphy. This is open daily from June to September, then by arrangement at other times.
The island is alive with birds and many a twitcher is seen dashing over to the island when a
rarity is spotted. In late summer, extensive bird migration can be seen passing, sometimes
up to 30,000 per hour! There is a bird observatory next to the harbour and courses can be
booked in advance of coming to the island.
Strolling along quiet single track roads brings the inner peace you search for
when away from work, that ‘hmmm, I don’t have to think about anything’
feeling! As you walk to the still lake, the old lighthouse and craggy little
inlets, spying unusual butterflies, plants and birds on the way, visit
the goat farm for an ice cream to cool you down. The roads
can be steep but the views at every step are
well worth the effort.
Capeis rich in archaeology with amazing stone walls, ancient standing stones and bronze age monuments scattered over its landscape. There is a Napoleonic Signal tower, a 5000 year-old passage grave, a 12th century Church, a 14th century O’Driscoll castle and the historic lighthouse. Saint Ciarán, the island’s patron saint is allegedly the earliest of Ireland’s four pre-Patrician saints.
Lots & lots of things to do on Cape!
The north harbour of Cape is the busy, bustling side of the island, with a shop for provisions, sweets and yummy cakes; pubs and places to eat. Live entertainment is often to be found in the social club and impromptu sessions of local musicians to join in with. There is a craft shop to purchase those mementos and presents made by the islanders, for those unlucky enough not to have come on holiday with you.
The harbour is often alive on warm days with the splashes from children enjoying the calm waters, and a beach when the tide retreats. Cape Clear Heritage centre is to be found just about a mile from the harbour, with exhibition panels covering island and settlement patterns, and all the history of the island from famine and folklore to maritime and telegraphy. This is open daily from June to September, then by arrangement at other times.
The island is alive with birds and many a twitcher is seen dashing over to the island when a
rarity is spotted. In late summer, extensive bird migration can be seen passing, sometimes
up to 30,000 per hour! There is a bird observatory next to the harbour and courses can be
booked in advance of coming to the island.
Strolling along quiet single track roads brings the inner peace you search for
when away from work, that ‘hmmm, I don’t have to think about anything’
feeling! As you walk to the still lake, the old lighthouse and craggy little
inlets, spying unusual butterflies, plants and birds on the way, visit
the goat farm for an ice cream to cool you down. The roads
can be steep but the views at every step are
well worth the effort.
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