Ilnacullin–Garinish Island South Cove, County Cork

Tiny tidal cove on the south shore of Garinish Island

CorkCoastBoat only

Directions

Four ways to orient yourself

Views of Ilnacullin–Garinish Island South Cove

These are map-derived orientation views, not documentary photographs.

Plan the visit

Know before you go

Confirmed, unavailable and unknown are kept separate. Conditions and services can change; check notices when you arrive.

AccessBoat onlyChecked 17 August 2026

ParkingNot confirmed

ToiletsNot confirmed

Accessible approachNot confirmed

Seasonal lifeguardNot confirmed

Dogs on leadNot confirmed

Bathing restrictionCurrent status not confirmed

The place

About Ilnacullin–Garinish Island South Cove

This tiny sand-and-rock pocket lies on the south shore of Ilnacullin–Garinish Island in Glengarriff Harbour. The island is an OPW heritage garden reached by ferry from Glengarriff and operates seasonally with visitor facilities. The cove itself is not promoted as a bathing beach or an official access point, so visitors should remain on permitted paths and not assume the shore can be entered.

Beach details