Garinish Isand

Garinish Isand

Located in the sheltered harbour of Glengarriff in Bantry Bay, Ilnacullin is a small island of 15 hectares (37 acres) known to horticulturists and lovers of trees and shrubs all around the world as an island garden of rare beauty. The gardens of Ilnacullin owe their existence to the creative partnership, some eighty years ago, of Annan Bryce, then owner of the island and Harold Peto, architect and garden designer. Access to the Island is by small ferry boats and licensed 60 seater water buses. Please note that the boat operators impose a separate charge in respect of the boat journey to and from the island.

  • Name:Garinish Isand
  • Address:Garinish Island (Ilnacullin)
  • Phone:027 63040
  • Email:garinishisland@opw.ie / brycehouse@opw.ie.
  • Website: https://www.garinishisland.ie
  • Contact:
  • News:Also visit us at: facebook @garinishopw or https://www.heritageireland.ie/en/south-west/ilnacullin-garinishisland/
  • Opening Times:Open from 1st April – 31st October inclusive. APRIL, MAY, JUNE: 10:00-17:30; JULY, AUGUST: Mon-Fri 09:30–17:30; Sat 09:30-18:00, Sun 09:30-17:30; SEPTEMBER 10:00-17:30; OCTOBER 10:00-16:30. Last landing one hour before closing, but may be subject to tidal flooding from time to time. ADMISSION: Once on the island, an admission fee is payable. This includes entry to Bryce House. Adult: €5.00, Group/Senior: €4.00, Child/Student: €3.00, Family: €13.00. Holders of the Heritage Card gain free admission. A separate charge is imposed by boat operators.
  • Memberships:OPW
  • Wheelchair Access:Limited
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