The members of Bantry Historical & Archaeological Society had a brilliant field trip to Whiddy Island, in almost perfect weather conditions.
Whiddy Island
28th April
with thanks to Tim O’Leary
Under the knowledgeable guidance of Whiddy’s Tim O’Leary, we saw all the historical sites, and got a detailed account of each one.
We were also privileged to receive a guided tour of the former island school, now the location of the island’s proposed Community Centre and hostel.
We also viewed the middle Battery – these three fortified Batteries were built by the British Authorities in Napoloenic times.
But now Whiddy Island welcomes everyone ashore with a Céad Míle Fáilte. Have you been there yet?
Tim is the ferryman on Whiddy Island. He runs the Bankhouse bar and restaurant with his partner, Kathleen, and he gives walking tours, as well as delivering the post. He was born and bred on the island
Whiddy Island Trip
