The Clare Island Welcome Experience

The Clare Island Welcome Experience

A talk by local man, and founder of Clare Island Whiskey, Carl O’Grady at Granuaile’s castle on Clare Island. Carl will introduce us to the story of the Pirate Queen, ancient Irish myth stories, the Irish clan system, the Normans, the Tudors, the Great Famine, local traditions of the sea, and current life and times on Clare Island.

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What to expect

Iconic Island Location at Grace O’Malleys Castle
Islander Guide
Inter-generational Stories

Minimum Numbers – 10 Adults (contact for rates for smaller groups)

Duration: 1hr
Price: €20 for Adult & OAP / €10 for Chuildren 13 to 18 years / free below 13

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Getting here

Travel across a stretch of the Atlantic on our ferry from Roonagh pier to Clare Island…

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Our Journey

Clare Island Whiskey Shop / Cafe - Opening spring 2025

Grace O'Malley Castle, home of the 16th century Pirate Queen - site of the historical talk

The Clare Island Oven trailer for Alice's fresh coffee and homemade treats

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The Great Famine landscape walk from the castle to the Graveyard and Abbey

The Graveyard talks with stories from the great war

What People Are
Saying About Us

The “Spirit of Clare Island” is an experience like no other, a journey across the sea, both physical and metaphysical, a profound immersion in lost lives and lifestyles that inform, inspire and intrigue.

Pádraic Gilligan, CMO Society for Incentive Travel Excellence

A seriously interesting & innovative way to get a distinctive flavour twist on an Irish Whiskey

Conor Ryan (via Clare Island Whiskey Facebook Page)

The Clare Island Whiskey Experience: It was amazing to see this unique whiskey project unfold over the past 4 years...An amazing product with a passionate story behind it.

Rachel's Irish Adventures