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Coordinates: 51°36′N 10°12′W / 51.6, -10.2

Location map of Dursey Island

Dursey Island (Irish: Baoi Bhéarra or Oileán Baoi) lies at the south-western tip of the Beara Peninsula in the west of County Cork in Ireland. The island is separated from the mainland by a narrow stretch of water called Dursey Sound which has a very strong tidal race. This peaceful island is connected to the mainland by Ireland's only cable car, and the only cable car which goes over water in Europe spanning the sound that is one of its main attractions.

It is also well known for the nesting colonies of seabirds.

Townlands

• Ballynacallagh
• Killowen
• Maughanaclea
• Tilickatina

Archaeological sites

• Ballaun Stones, Killowen, Ballynacallagh
• Castle Site, Ballynacallagh O'Sullivan garrison 1602
• Cup Marked Stone, Ballynacallagh
• Graveyarg/Ruined Church, Ballynacallagh
• Hut Site, Killowen
• Radial Stone Enclosure, Maughanaclea
• Signal Tower, Tilickatina

Gallery

Sign on the mainland next to Dursey

Diarmaid Ó Suileabháin built a castle on Dursey island

Notice on the mainland next to Dursey cable car

References

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