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Cork
Corcaigh
Cork is Irelands largest county and known as “the a journey that will take you through sheltered sandy
rebel county”. Corconians bear a warm independent coves and steep cliffs, rocky headlands and wide beaches
spirit. Look out for the lilting tones of the Cork accent. where sleek horses ride through the white Atlantic spray.
Here the unique expression “how bad” actually means Here, the Atlantic has been the companion for
“ very good” ! Yes, Cork is a place like no other! Each generations of Ireland’s tenacious farmers and
town has a unique history. Why not stop in to chat with fishermen. Sample some of the freshest seafood at a local
the locals at a popular “public house” or pub for a cosy restaurant or visit a farmer’s market.
daytime rest by a roaring fire. Sample some of Ireland’s If you are willing to take a closer look, there are
famous Golfing destinations or travel further with a boat numerous opportunities to immerse yourself in the
trip to Oileán Chélire or, indeed, brave Irelands’ only ocean experience. Dip your feet in, go for a swim or join
Cable Car to Dursey Island. a tour in one of the many boating trips around harbors,
Cork county boasts the longest and some of the prettiest to islands or brave the Atlantic waves for some deep sea
coastline in Ireland. If you are inclined to hillwalking, angling.
venture deeper into the wilds with a coastal walk or Cork Airport is the largest airport serving the South of
stop to explore the Sheeps Head peninsula. Whatever Ireland but whether you arrive by air by bus or by boat
perspective you take, be it on land from a high mountain – may your adventures be merry ones and your burdens
top or from a boat fifty meters off shore - you will not be light !
disappointed.
Setting off from Kinsale you will travel through some
of Ireland’s most stunning scenic countryside. This is
SPIKE ISLAND FERRY
FERRY SCHEDULE
FERRY SCHEDULEDEWART^ 12pm 2:30pm
AWR/L ^UNDAY ONLY 2pm 4:30pm
MAY
^ATURDAY & ^UNDAY 12pm 2:30pm
JUNE͕ JULY & 2pm 4:30pm
AUGU^T
11am 1.30pm
^EWTEMBER
OTOBER 12pm 2.30pm
7 DAY^ A WEE< 1pm 3.30pm
2pm 4.30pm
3pm 5.30pm
^ATURDAY & ^hEz 12pm 2.30pm
^UNDAY ONLY 2pm 4:30pm
2:30pm
12pm 4:30pm
2pm
Note: Return departure Ɵmes from ^pike /sland may ǀary sliŐhtly dependinŐ on Ɵdes – all ǀisitors will be
adǀised on the outŐoinŐ ferry of the departure Ɵme. AddiƟonal sailinŐs may be added to the schedule in
response to demand.
TICKETS
ADULT H/LD FAM/LY
€8.00 €5.00 €20.00*
*Family Ticket coǀers 2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children
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Tickets can be purchased online at www.spikeislandferry.com
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Corcaigh
Cork is Irelands largest county and known as “the a journey that will take you through sheltered sandy
rebel county”. Corconians bear a warm independent coves and steep cliffs, rocky headlands and wide beaches
spirit. Look out for the lilting tones of the Cork accent. where sleek horses ride through the white Atlantic spray.
Here the unique expression “how bad” actually means Here, the Atlantic has been the companion for
“ very good” ! Yes, Cork is a place like no other! Each generations of Ireland’s tenacious farmers and
town has a unique history. Why not stop in to chat with fishermen. Sample some of the freshest seafood at a local
the locals at a popular “public house” or pub for a cosy restaurant or visit a farmer’s market.
daytime rest by a roaring fire. Sample some of Ireland’s If you are willing to take a closer look, there are
famous Golfing destinations or travel further with a boat numerous opportunities to immerse yourself in the
trip to Oileán Chélire or, indeed, brave Irelands’ only ocean experience. Dip your feet in, go for a swim or join
Cable Car to Dursey Island. a tour in one of the many boating trips around harbors,
Cork county boasts the longest and some of the prettiest to islands or brave the Atlantic waves for some deep sea
coastline in Ireland. If you are inclined to hillwalking, angling.
venture deeper into the wilds with a coastal walk or Cork Airport is the largest airport serving the South of
stop to explore the Sheeps Head peninsula. Whatever Ireland but whether you arrive by air by bus or by boat
perspective you take, be it on land from a high mountain – may your adventures be merry ones and your burdens
top or from a boat fifty meters off shore - you will not be light !
disappointed.
Setting off from Kinsale you will travel through some
of Ireland’s most stunning scenic countryside. This is
SPIKE ISLAND FERRY
FERRY SCHEDULE
FERRY SCHEDULEDEWART^
AWR/L ^UNDAY ONLY 2pm 4:30pm
MAY
^ATURDAY & ^UNDAY 12pm 2:30pm
JUNE͕ JULY & 2pm 4:30pm
AUGU^T
11am 1.30pm
^EWTEMBER
OTOBER 12pm 2.30pm
7 DAY^ A WEE< 1pm 3.30pm
2pm 4.30pm
3pm 5.30pm
^ATURDAY & ^hEz 12pm 2.30pm
^UNDAY ONLY 2pm 4:30pm
2:30pm
12pm 4:30pm
2pm
Note: Return departure Ɵmes from ^pike /sland may ǀary sliŐhtly dependinŐ on Ɵdes – all ǀisitors will be
adǀised on the outŐoinŐ ferry of the departure Ɵme. AddiƟonal sailinŐs may be added to the schedule in
response to demand.
TICKETS
ADULT H/LD FAM/LY
€8.00 €5.00 €20.00*
*Family Ticket coǀers 2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children
ΎŚŝůĚdŝĐŬĞƚŝƐĨŽƌϭĐŚŝůĚƵŶĚĞƌϭϮLJƌƐŽůĚ
Tickets can be purchased online at www.spikeislandferry.com
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