Garnish Island, Glengarriff, Co Cork, Ireland

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  • Created: February 15, 2016 12:02 pm
  • Updated: December 12, 2017 10:57 am
Location: Cork
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Garnish Island is world renowned for its gardens and are laid out in wonderful walks. It has specimen plants which are rare in this climate.
 
The island was gifted to the Irish people in 1953. There is a Martello Tower on the island with breathtaking views of the bay from the battlements.
 
The island is reached by ferry from Glengarriff and the trip includes a visit to seal island where you will see a tame seal colony. Tel No: +353 27 63040

1. Garnish Island, Glengarriff, Co Cork, Ireland

Altitude: 17 m
Garnish Island is world renowned for its gardens and are laid out in wonderful walks. It has specimen plants which are rare in this climate.
 
The island was gifted to the Irish people in 1953. There is a Martello Tower on the island with breathtaking views of the bay from the battlements.
 
The island is reached by ferry from Glengarriff and the trip includes a visit to seal island where you will see a tame seal colony. Tel No: +353 27 63040