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Discover Scattery Island’s rich history, stunning landscapes, and legendary stories on an unforgettable guided tour.
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Experience History with Passion, Unveil the Sacred Legacy
Explore an island steeped in early Christian mystique and Viking adventure. Walk among the remnants of a monastic site that whispers stories of devotion, resilience, and ancient maritime life. Step onto Scattery Island and immerse yourself in centuries of history, untouched landscapes, and captivating legends. The expert-guided tours offered by the OPW Island Guides bring the island’s fascinating past to life, from its sacred monastic roots to dramatic Viking raids and maritime traditions.
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Scattery Island Tours
Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a nature lover, or simply seeking adventure, our tours offer a unique and enriching experience. Wander through ancient ruins, take in breathtaking coastal views, and uncover the island’s hidden stories—all at your own pace.
Visitor Reviews
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Had a perfect day on Scattery Island. The boat trip was lovely. The island was beautiful and very interesting. The guide was very informative and friendly. We saw the her harriers which was amazing and the ranger was very friendly and helpful too. Everyone was really friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back.
Denise Murphy – Google
July 2024
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Our trip to Scattery Island was a fantastic experience. A change to our booking was very kindly facilitated by Martina in the Shannon Ferries Office. The guide was brilliant and made the story of the island interesting and engaging. I will definitely go there again as soon as possible.
Mary Ryan – Google Review
June 2025
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We took the Scattery Island Tour boat, very fast and pleasant trip over. We were met by a very informative tour guide who brought us to the key monastic sites. We then took the 15 minute walk to the lighthouse and artillery battery. We then had a picnic and the children were then invited to paint some sea stones which they enjoyed. It is a beautiful, scenic, unspoilt island. A little gem.
Teresa G – Tripadvisor
August 2023
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We thoroughly enjoyed the trip to Scattery, the boat, the lock function and the island.Our guide,Morgan, was excellent. His information and anecdotes were very entertaining,his love of Scattery and West Clare shone through,and his sense of humour was wonderful.Overall a very memorable day and I would highly recommend the package.
Michael H – Tripadvisor
June 2024
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What a fantastic trip to Scattery Island located on the mouth of the Shannon Estuary today. The island is uninhabited since 1978. For anyone looking for a day trip that the whole family will enjoy this is definitely worth booking. From the staff at the Marina, the skipper the OPW tour guide it’s an absolute fantastic trip.  On our return trip the skipper stopped so we could take pictures of the dolphins who were swimming all around the boat. Thanks to Scattery Island Tours for a fantastic day.
John Culhane – Facebook
June 2022
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We had a fantastic tour with first-class guides. The storytelling and overall history were really in-depth and super informative. I’d easily visit again, and I highly recommend this island to anyone interested in early-Christian Ireland, Viking Ireland, Brian Boru, and many other topics related to Irish history!
Bartholomew Brosnan – Google Review
June 2025
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