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Dun an Long

Island Wells 4: Inis Earcáin, Sherkin Island

23rd September 2017 6 Comments

After two days of solid rain the sun came out and we headed down to Baltimore to catch the ferry to Sherkin Island, in search of a well. The journey over is a short one but highly picturesque as you sail past the Beacon, glimmering like a gigantic sugar cone. Some impressive clouds today but miraculously […]

Filed Under: West Cork Tagged With: BA Visual Arts Baltimore Dun an Long Genealogy of the Corca Laide Horseshoe Bay Schools' Folklore Project Sherkin Sherkin friary Sherkin Marine Station St Mughain

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