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 – None

Duration: 1hr

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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

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.

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