Cunnamore Pier

This is a beautiful area on the shores of Roaringwater Bay in West Cork. Cunnamore Pier is just 15 kilometres from Skibbereen, about 25 minutes by car and is a departure point, as well as Baltimore Harbour, to islands in the bay. The road approching the pier is narrow and winding, be careful of oncoming traffic.

Take a 4 minute ferry journey from Cunnamore Pier to Heir Island, also spelled Hare Island or onward to Sherkin Island, a journey of approximately 20 minutes.

Danny Murphy, of Heir Island ferries offers a friendly service and very reasonable rates aboard MV The Boy Colm. At the time of writing this article the fare was €6 per adult return to Heir Island and €10 per adult return to Skerkin Island.

Ferry Timetable

• Departing Cunnamore Pier:
  11.30 am to Sherkin Island (via Heir Island)
  12.30 pm to Heir Island
  13.30 pm to Sherkin Island (via Heir Island)
  14.30 pm to Sherkin Island (via Heir Island)
• Departing Heir Island:
  11.20 am to Cunnamore
  11.35 am to Sherkin Island
  12.40 pm to Cunnamore
  13.40 pm to Sherkin Island
  14.25 pm to Cunnamore
  15.30 pm to Cunnamore
  18.30 pm to Cunnamore
• Departing Sherkin Island:
  12.00 pm to Cunnamore (via Heir Island)
  14.00 pm to Cunnamore (via Heir Island)
  15.00 pm to Cunnamore (via Heir Island)
  17.30 pm to Cunnamore (via Heir Island)

Please check ferry times at www.heirislandferries.com

Trips to Cape Clear Island or Baltimore pick-up and drop off are possible by request to the ferry operator by phone to 086 888 7799.

All sailings are subject to weather and other conditions.