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Collanmore

Collanmore Island, one of the 365 fabled isles* of Clew Bay, County Mayo is a place apart. There are no roads, no cars, even the postman arrives by boat to this beautiful, unspoilt and peaceful island which enjoys magnificent views of the holy mountain of Croagh Patrick and the bay.

Historically Clew Bay was the focus of the O'Malley family possessions in the Middle Ages, and is associated especially with Grace O'Malley, also known as Gráinne Mhaoil or the Pirate Queen.

The Island is home to our purpose-built sailing centre teaching dinghy and catamaran courses. We can accommodate up to 50 people in comfortable clean hostel-style accommodation with a unique atmosphere. Sailing courses at all levels, from beginner to advanced, from dinghies to catamarans, are on offer and the sheltered waters around Collanmore provide a safe and fun environment for learning to sail.

Dinghies and cats sail close to the island in two beautiful enclosed bays, and more advanced courses set off to explore Clew Bay and its many islands. After dinner, on adult courses the fun continues with sing-songs and tall tales in the Club's bar, where even the Guinness has travelled well by boat. On Teen courses various evening activities (table tennis competitions etc) are organised and the bar is converted to a tuck shop.

Getting Here ...

The Sailing center is located on Collanmore Island in Clew Bay, near Westport Co.Mayo. Glenans arrange for a ferry from Rosmoney Pier at 22:30 on Friday nights (for weekend courses) or otherwise at 19:00. But please check at time of booking to make sure you are at the pier at the right time.

By road from Dublin is as follows.

• N4 to Longford
• N5 to Castlebar
• N60 to Westport
• Leave Westport on the Newport road and about 1/2 mile outside Westport take a left onto Golf Course road.
• Follow the signs to Rosmoney Pier.

Trains run from Dublin Heuston to Westport. Taxis are available at Westport Rail station to bring you to Rosmoney Pier.

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