Is there a supermarket on the island?

Located 2 miles from the pier, O’Malley’s Food-Store & Post Office is the island’s only small shop for daily essential foods so if you’re planning on a self catering visit it may be more suitable to do your larger food shop on the mainland ahead of time.

Are there ATM’s on the island?

While there are no ATM’s on the island, the shop, Clare Island Community Centre and Sailors Bar are able to do cash back transactions.

Are there public toilets?

Clare Island Community centre has public toilets located within the left section of the building. Adjacent to the camp site and 5 mins walk from the pier. There are also laundry facilities, showers and an outside tap.

Is there Wifi? Phone signal?

If you need internet and phone access, nearly every premises on the island has wifi, however phone signal has always been patchy on Clare Island so sometimes it may be difficult to make or take outside calls (but perhaps that sounds ideal!) Your host will be able to advise of the best spots to pick up signal.

Where can I get a map of the island?

Alternatively you can pick up a copy at the Heritage Centre when leaving the harbour.

Where can I buy gifts, if any?

Clare Island hosts a few craft industries and talented artists. Ballytoughey Loom and Art n Curio house a larger variety of wares or if you’re looking for smaller handmade gifts you can pick up some at the Heritage Centre.

Is the island dog friendly?

Clare Island welcomes visitors with mans best friend. We do however strongly advise that they are kept on a leash as much as possible. As the majority of farmer’s sheep roam wild across the Northern and Western part of the island, dog owners are held accountable should anything happen to them.

What if I have an accident?

Clare Island has a small medical centre located close to the beach and we have a resident nurse for minor incidents. In an emergency a boat is organised to rush out to Roonagh and taken to hospital, for anything more critical there is a helipad outside the community centre often utilised for RNLI training that can rush visitors to hospital.