Shore Island, Inishmacowney, County Clare

About This Island

What currently exists as agricultural land also presents an intriguing opportunity for development – pending the relevant bureaucratic processes. Shore Island, a 30-acre island within the Shannon Estuary, currently finds purpose as year-round grazing land for cattle. But several ruins that remain on the island have the potential to help planning permission applications for new, inhabitable residences. There is already a pipe supplying fresh water to the island. Deep tidal waters surround the island, making Shore Island only accessible by boat. Though the vicinity to various towns and transport links eases any concerns about accessibility and convenience – once on land, it takes 40 minutes by car to reach Shannon Airport.