Meet The Team
Our crew is experienced and local—just the way it should be.
the scattery island TEAM
So many people work together to ensure your visit is enjoyable, from the OPW island maintenance team and tour guides to the Scattery Island Tours ferry team.
welcoming from start to finish
Meet Our Crew
Every step of your journey matters—from the moment you check in at the ticket office, to the time you step off the boat with island memories in your heart. Every interaction, every touchpoint, every conversation is part of the experience. And our team is here to make sure it feels seamless, special, and welcoming from start to finish.
Christian McGibney
Christian has worked as the Skipper for Scattery Island Tours since 2017 as Skipper , and has an unrivalled knowledge of the sea conditions and all navigational challenges of operating the ferry service to this island.
Martina Kenyon Hamilton
Martina is the first smiling face you’ll meet when you check in at our ticket office! She’s been part of the team since the very start and keeps us doing what we should be doing! She’ll tell you all you need to know ahead of your visit.
Irene Griffin Hamilton
Irene is the founder of Scattery Island Tours and has deep roots on the island with her father being one of the last children born there . She loves sharing Scattery’s stories and history with visitors from all over the world.
Visitor Reviews
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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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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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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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Was on my to-do list for a long time. It’s very interesting both as a nature reserve and it’s association with Saint Senán. The OPW guide services are outstanding. Shout out to Simon our guide for the morning. His knowledge of social history in addition to archaeology and history was encyclopedic! I am surprised that this gem of a location isn’t better known or visited.
Séagh Mac Siúrdáin – 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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Excellent visit to the island today, from the friendly staff at the ticket office to the boat crew. Informed guide and the bird man Carlos who inspired us with his enthusiasm for the harriers. We will be back.
breada2018 – Tripadvisor
May 2023