Cape Clear Ferries

30/05/2026

Cathal bids farewell to Baltimore RNLI 🧡🛟

29/05/2026

Generations of the Cottrell clan have dedicated their lives to the RNLI

28/05/2026

27/05/2026

Which Boat Are You On This Bank Holiday Weekend? 🚢

🌊 Iconic Fastnet Rock Lighthouse Tour
🎶 Popular Rock The Boat Disco Cruise

😎 Or both?

This bank holiday weekend, experience West Cork from the water - whether it's stunning coastal scenery by day or dancing under the evening sky on Sunday night. ✨

🎫 Tickets Selling Fast - https://www.capeclearferries.com/.

26/05/2026

Another week sees more fabulous progress on the Cape Clear and Fastnet Heritage Center and the new Island Playground as can be seen below. Danzig Lavender Store Wild Atlantic Way West Cork Weekends Comhdháil Oileáin na hÉireann (Irish Islands Federation) West Cork Islands Skibbereen - Home Skibbereen Notice Board Skibbereen Playground Love Schull Schull Harbour Hotel Great Lighthouses of Ireland

Another week sees more progress on the Cape

25/05/2026

💫Cathal Cottrell💫

Cathal Cottrell retires after 38 years official service in Baltimore Lifeboat Station 🛟

Cathal was first introduced to the lifeboat by his father Noel when he was just a child. Cathal was the lifeboat mechanic and did it with pride for many a year. He served along side two of his brothers Brendan Cottrell of Cape Clear Ferries & Mícheál Cottrell of Baltimore Sea Safari as well as his many friends.

Cathal served the people of Baltimore, the islands and West Cork with great pride over the last 38 years and this week he hangs up his oil skins for the last time (for now).

Anyone who knows Cathal knows about his witty personality and his good humour. He is always there for a good chat and a laugh telling his many funny stories. Cathal is always surrounded by laughter, family & friends.

Congratulations Cathal and thank you for being our ambulance, support system, friend & comedian.

Please join us in congratulating this legend on his retirement.

Fair winds & following seas Cathal 🧡

Agus go raibh míle maith agat from all at Cape Clear Ferries 🥺

23/05/2026

Ah go on, go on, go on. Take a trip with Cape Clear Ferries ☕️

www.capeclearferries.com

22/05/2026

🌞 Sunshine & Fastnet Rock 🌅

Good weather is on the way this weekend, making it the perfect opportunity to head out on the water. 🌊

There's still space this Sunday on our Fastnet Rock Tours, with both options available. ✅

- The full day experience including a stopover on Cape Clear Island
- The direct sailing straight to Fastnet Rock Lighthouse.

🎫 https://www.capeclearferries.com/fastnet-rock-tour/

22/05/2026

The RNLI’s Lifeboat Station in Baltimore is looking for volunteers to join the existing team in the role of Inshore Lifeboat Lifeboat Crew.

21/05/2026

Dance your way through the bank holiday💃🕺

Grab the gang and join us for the best views, best memories & best company on the water. Cruising through Carbery’s 100 isles aboard the Carraig Aonair sipping on cold beer 🍻

Continue the night at the world famous Algiers Disco.

Sunday 31st of May departing from Baltimore.

A night you don’t want to miss ⚓️🍻

www.capeclearferries.com

21/05/2026

See Why The Fastnet Rock Is World Famous 💫

Join us this weekend and cruise out to the iconic Fastnet Rock Lighthouse in all its Atlantic glory. 🌊

👉 https://www.capeclearferries.com/fastnet-rock-tour/.

Expect breathtaking views, fresh sea air and an unforgettable experience on the water off the West Cork coast. ✅

🎶 Don’t forget - Rock The Boat Disco Cruise returns June Bank Holiday weekend and tickets are on sale now - https://www.capeclearferries.com/disco-tour/.