Inishbofin, Island in County Galway, Ireland.
The 12 square kilometer island features coastal cliffs, white sand beaches, and traditional stone walls surrounding green pastures and coastal paths.
Saint Colmán established a monastery on Inishbofin in 668 AD, which remained active until Viking raids began targeting the settlement in the late 8th century.
The island maintains its Gaelic heritage through traditional music sessions, storytelling events, and annual festivals celebrating local maritime traditions.
Ferry services operate daily from Cleggan Harbor, with increased frequency during summer months and a single daily crossing during winter season.
The island serves as a protected breeding ground for rare bird species, including corncrakes, Arctic terns, and Atlantic puffins during specific seasons.
Location: County Galway
GPS coordinates: 53.61667,-10.20000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:40
Ireland presents historical structures, landscapes, and coastal formations for photographers. Sites include cliffs, castles, libraries, parks, lighthouses, and waterfalls. The country offers medieval fortresses, basalt geological formations, and ancient monastery sites.
Kylemore Abbey
21.4 km
Clifden Castle
16.5 km
Connemara National Park
18.4 km
The Spirit of Butts Farm
20.1 km
Uggool Beach
21.4 km
Knockbrack Tomb
7.4 km
Ardnagreevagh Wedge Tomb
11.4 km
Letterdeen Standing Stone
16.2 km
Christ Church, Clifden
18.4 km
St. Joseph's Church, Letterfrack
18.3 km
Church of the Seven Daughters, Cashleen
11.1 km
Ballinakill Church
12.4 km
Keelkyle Bridge
17.5 km
Holy Trinity Church Errislannan
18.1 km
St Joseph's Church
18.5 km
Tomás Ó Faoláin Monument
18.4 km
Ardbear Bridge
19.9 km
Kylemore Church
21.9 km
Tullywee Bridge
19.7 km
Ballinaboy Bridge
20.8 km
St Thomas' Church
15.4 km
D'Arcy Monument
18.2 km
Christ Church
18.4 km
The Station House Museum Clifden
18.7 km
Ardbear Old Bridge
18.8 km
High Island Early Medieval Ecclesiastical Site
8.1 km
Kylemore Abbey Walled Garden
20.2 km
Renvyle Castle
11.3 kmReviews
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