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    Explore Garnish Island

    Discover the gorgeous gardens, history and rugged beauty of this island in West Cork
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    1hr 40 mins from Cork Airport

    Garnish Island, West Cork

    Garnish Island is just a 4km ferry ride from Glengarriff Harbour, but it feels like a world away. This island is wild and rugged yet beautiful and meticulously designed. It leaves you wondering about its origin and questioning which elements are needed to create something so unique.

    Well, here are our findings:

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    Seals on Garnish Island, West Cork

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    Seals lie lazily on the shore of Garnish, and if you’re lucky, the reintroduced sea eagle will be overhead as you arrive at this ever-changing island. Springtime brings the bloom of rhododendrons and azaleas; summer a burst of colour from exotic plants from far-off countries such as New Zealand and Chile whose botanicals thrive in this area’s microclimate; and in autumn, the landscape changes completely once more while auburn leaves fall from trees. Across the 37-acre island, there’s an enchanting mix of manicured gardens and natural rocky landscape. Check out the Italian Garden with its beautiful sunken ornate pool and the Grecian Temple with views of West Cork’s Caha Mountains and many other attractions on the island.

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    Garnish Island isn’t the only wonder in this region, West Cork is bursting with not-so-hidden gems!

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    History

    With those incredible gardens, you may be left thinking that Garnish can’t possibly flaunt any more appeal. Well, you’d be wrong, as it’s also packed with evidence of the island’s history. Garnish was once a military base and a Martello Tower built by the British War Office in 1805 stands on the island’s highest point with views over Bantry Bay and nearby Whiddy Island. Later, in 1910, the island switched ownership to Belfast-born merchant and politician John Annan Bryce, who settled in a cottage on the island before starting work (with the assistance of Edwardian landscape designer Howard Peto) on the magnificent gardens you can experience today.

    To fully take in the history and beauty of the island, we recommend a walk. The Garnish Loop is a good option, or try the Garnish Island walk, which incorporates some of the aforementioned historic sites including Bryce House and the Martello Tower.

    So, what are you waiting for?

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    Garnish Island, West Cork

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