Location Clonakilty Harbour Ethnic groups Irish | County County Cork | |
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Similar West Cork Model Railway, Michael Collins Centre, Michael Collins House, Galley Head Lighthouse, Fota Wildlife Park | ||
Inchydoney island lodge and spa
Inchydoney (from Irish: Inse Duine) (often misspelled Inchadoney ) is a small island, long connected to the mainland by two causeways, in West Cork, Ireland. The nearest town is Clonakilty. It has a Blue Flag beach.
Contents
- Inchydoney island lodge and spa
- Map of Inchydoney Inchydoney Island Co Cork Ireland
- History
- Tourism
- References
Map of Inchydoney, Inchydoney Island, Co. Cork, Ireland
History
In 1584, the island, having been escheated to the Crown, was granted by Queen Elizabeth I of England to the Church of Ireland Bishop of Ross. After the Battle of Clonakilty in 1642, 600 of the Irish forces fled towards the island to take refuge; but with the tide setting in at the time, they all drowned before they could reach it.
Tourism
Inchydoney is a popular tourist destination. There are two beaches, one either side of the Virgin Mary headland. In Summer there is a lifeguard station on the headland for three months.
References
Inchydoney Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA