Innisfallen Island Tour

Innisfallen Island is a beautiful island just 1.5km from Ross Castle in the heart of Killarney National Park. This enchanting island was once home to a monastery dating back to 640 AD. The island was a place of solitude for the monks to reflect and pray. The monks were great scholars, the High King of Ireland Brian Boru was said to have studied on Innsfallen island. Over 300 years, 39 of the Monks wrote what is known now as the Annals of Innisfallen, a history of early Ireland written in Irish and Latin. The Annals of Innisfallen are of major importance for historians. The Annals are currently housed in Oxford, but there is hope that they will soon return to Killarney.

On the island, you will see ruins of a 12th century Augustinian Priory as well as a Romanesque Church which are remarkable remains of the early Christian period. This history of Innisfallen island dates to the same time as the monastery on Skellig Michael! Innisfallen Abbey was occupied for more than 900 years and this piece of history is not to be missed!

Innisfallen Island Tour

Boats depart Reen Pier (near Ross Castle) every hour on the hour starting at 10 am – 5 pm daily. Your guide will educate you about the history of the Island as you take the 10 to 15 minute open boat ride out to the island.

Explore the ruins of the 12th century Augustinian Priory & Romanesque Church and the wildlife that inhabit the island. The boat will then travel back to Reen Pier. The trip lasts 1 – 1.5 hours in total.

Booking Information

Spaces are limited to 12 seats every hour, booking in advance is advised however we also accept guests who have not booked in advance.