HeritageHalf a day including ferry

Spike Island (ferry from Cobh)

About

The famous island fortress and former prison in the middle of Cork Harbour, reached by ferry from Cobh, around half an hour by road from Carrigaline. The award-winning visitor experience covers a 1,300-year history of monastery, fortress and prison, with a star-shaped fort, gun batteries and harbour views. Book the ferry ahead in summer.

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Highlights

✓ferry
✓guided-tours
✓fortress
✓harbour-views
✓booking-recommended

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