Ring of Beara ~ Bere Island
Ferry timetable at bottom of the page |
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The Gallaun Stone, marking the centre of the island both width and longways. On the next hill stands a restored Martello Tower which is open to visitors. On the left is Berehaven with Hungry Hill in the distance.
Bere Island is rich in historical importance, from a military point of view as well as from an archaelogical one. Once a base for the British Navy and Army it is dotted with observation buildings along its shoreline. The Irish Army uses the island these days for training exercises. As you tour the island you will also find a lighthouse, the Holy Year Cross with commanding views, Martello Towers and birdwatching opportunities on Bantry Bay side. |
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| The Church, situated on the north shore, you get there by keeping to the coastal road round the island heading west from Lawrence Cove |
This fine collection of stones marks a wedge grave. It is on the south side of the island behind the village |
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| Part of the fortifications at the fort. It is sealed off for the time but it is hoped the complex will be restored and opened to the public |
One of the 2 surviving 6 inch guns at the fort, looking down Bantry Bay |
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Ferry Services to Bere Island |
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Harrington's Ferry runs from the slip opposite Supervalu in Castletownbere to the slip at the Western End of the island
Times of service
| Depart. |
Depart. |
| Castletownbere |
Bere Island |
| 9.00am |
8.30am |
| 11.30am |
10.00am |
| 1.30pm |
12.30pm |
| 3.30pm |
2.30pm |
| 5.30pm |
4.30pm |
| 6.30pm |
6.00pm |
| 8.30pm |
8.00pm |
| Sundays |
| 12.30pm |
12.00 noon |
| 3.00pm |
2.30pm |
| 5.00pm |
4.30pm |
| 7.00pm |
6.30pm |
| 8.00pm |
7.30pm |
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Murphy's Ferry, runs from the Pontoon beside the Berehaven Golf Course to Lawrence Cove where it is seen here. Times of service
| September to May (Winter) |
| Depart |
Depart |
| Bere Island |
Pontoon |
| 7.30am (Mon-Fri) |
8.00am (Mon-Fri) |
| 9.15am |
10.00am |
| 12.30pm |
1.00pm |
| 4.30pm |
5.00pm |
| 8.00pm (Fri only) |
8.30pm (Fri only) |
| Note: No 7.30 am trip on Bank Holidays |
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| June/July/August (Summer) |
| Depart |
Depart |
| Bere Island |
Pontoon |
| 7.30am (excl Sun) |
8.00am (excl Sun) |
| 9.15am |
10.00am |
| 11.00am (excl. Sun) |
11.30am (excl. Sun) |
| 12.30pm |
1.00pm |
| 2.30pm |
3.00pm |
| 4.30pm |
5.00pm |
| 6.30pm |
7.00pm |
| 8.00pm |
8.30pm |
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Anchorage, Lawrence Cove, Bere Island, Co Cork
Tel/Fax 027 75014 Mobile 087 2386095
e-mail: info@murphysferry.com
website: www.murphysferry.com |
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