Garinish Island

30/06/2026

Free Event: Join us for an Irish Sign Language (ISL) Tour of Garinish Island

Date: Saturday 4th July
Time: 1pm

Garinish Island is delighted to offer an Irish Sign Language Tour as part of the OPW ISL Programme.
This Guided tour will be carried out by one of our OPW Tour Guides and interpreted by an experienced ISL Interpreter.
This is a free guided tour but booking is required.
Please email [email protected]
for tour bookings.

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Irish Deaf Society Cork Deaf Association irishsignlanguage
National Deaf Children's Society

04/06/2026

Derrynane is offering an amazing array of activities this weekend. Check out what’s on offer, with things to do, for all the family.

Celebrate the natural and cultural heritage of Derrynane this weekend at Discover Derrynane Festival.

From Friday June 5th - Sunday June 7th you can enjoy a wide-ranging programme of free events and activities for all the family.
With walks, tours, workshops, film screenings, music performances and art, there is plenty to keep everyone entertained.

So why not visit Derrynane for a fun-filled weekend.

Visit https://www.gov.ie/en/office-of-public-works/press-releases/celebrate-the-natural-and-cultural-heritage-of-derrynane-at-discover-derrynane-family-festival-5-7-june-2026/ for more details.

📸Ros Kavanagh
Derrynane House OPW - Office of Public Works

20/05/2026

At any time of the year Garinish is an amazing place but right now you can enjoy a magnificent show of early summer colour. Book your visit and don’t miss this special time on the island.

11/04/2026

Unfortunately Garinish Island will close again at 13:30 due to poor sea conditions. This decision is made for the safety of staff and visitors and we will continue to monitor the situation for tomorrow.

10/04/2026

Due to worsening weather conditions Garinish will close at 13:00 hours today. Hopefully all will revert to normal tomorrow and we will post here if anything changes. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

04/04/2026

Garinish island will close today at 13:30 due to worsening sea conditions. We hope to reopen as normal tomorrow.

21/03/2026

Would you like to work in one of Ireland’s prestigious heritage sites? The Office of Public Works is currently seeking enthusiastic people to join our dedicated team.

Our key job is to manage and maintain the most important of Ireland’s historic buildings and heritage. We take meticulous care of the 780 heritage sites in our charge and at the 70 sites with visitor services, we work hard to present them to their best potential, making sure that we give visitors from Ireland and abroad the best experience we possibly can.

Our Guides represent the public face of the OPW, showcasing Ireland’s most important heritage sites. The Guide Service plays a vital role in conserving and presenting selected sites and ensuring the safety and enjoyment of the visitors.

Heritage Guides provide unique and memorable experiences for visitors from all over the world. It is a rewarding and enjoyable job for those who enjoy sharing their expertise and enthusiasm with others.

Our key job is to manage and maintain the most important of Ireland’s historic buildings and heritage. We take meticulous care of the 780 heritage sites in our charge and at the 70 sites with visitor services, we work hard to present them to their best potential, making sure that we give visitors ...