Clare Island Whiskey

Clare Island Whiskey First Irish single malt aged at sea. Produced and matured in County Mayo, Ireland. Fine Single Malt Liquor to be exact.

Our story, like so many others, begins with a vision – the joining of a proud past with a present possibility. For Islander Carl O’Grady it meant turning an island history of hardship and isolation into a reputation for the production of hard liquor. It would be of the Island and of the ocean. It would be the first (Irish) Single Malt to be aged at sea, to be gently moved and made new by way of th

e waves and to Mr O’Grady’s mind, it would require a resurrection of sorts. Born of sea-faring stock, his father, grandfather and great grandfather before him had served as ferrymen to the island, carrying from the coast every imaginable thing that every man, woman and child could want for. Chris O’Grady commissioned a ‘big boat’ in 1969 from renowned wrights the O’Malleys of Curraun and for *thirty years ‘The Dolphin’ served the people of Clare Island in weathers heavy and fair. Sold on in later years she ended up sadly sunk in the year 2000 but her story was unfinished. Thought lost, Carl O’Grady had found his cask-bearer. She was raised and reworked again by newer O’Malley hands and on this date the reborn Dolphin graciously accepted her new cargo – a single cask of single malt from the Connaught Distillery in Ballina. Time and tide would have their way, and scented by the salt air, seasoned by the sea breeze and informed by clean ozone, an altogether new character created.

Delighted to hear this positive news from Dara Calleary TD. The development of Roonagh Harbour is essential infrastructu...
30/09/2025

Delighted to hear this positive news from Dara Calleary TD. The development of Roonagh Harbour is essential infrastructure — safeguarding lives and securing the futures of both the Clare Island and Inishturk communities. The Minister deserves recognition for his swift response to our serious concerns.

Roonagh Harbour’s development could also serve as the beginning of a wider programme of marine infrastructure along County Mayo’s coast. Such investment would allow Mayo to compete with other coastal counties in the growing blue economy, which holds enormous potential. For the future growth of our region, we must look to the blue economy to regenerate our coastal towns and to reverse the trend of urbanisation.

It is vital that Local Enterprise Office Mayo make this a priority, working closely with the Minister, Dara Calleary TD, and the Mayo County Council Marine Department to develop a clear strategy focused on infrastructure development and sustained investment.

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Minister Dara Calleary made the announcement following a meeting with Island representatives in Westport

A tasting in the house of Granuaile
30/08/2025

A tasting in the house of Granuaile

There are so many videos online today showing the conditions at Roonagh pier during the high Atlantic swell. It is clear...
25/08/2025

There are so many videos online today showing the conditions at Roonagh pier during the high Atlantic swell. It is clear to the world that we need major harbour development at Roonagh pier to make it safe for access.

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08/08/2025

✨ Family gathering

🎊 Big Birthday

💫 Friends' catch up

🏝️ Escape

📍 Bay View House on Mayo's Clare Island sleeps 24 guests across 7 beautifully appointed en-suite rooms.

* Large dining room
* Modern kitchen
* Relaxation lounge
* Office area
* Large entertainment space
* Pool table
* Outdoor, covered, sheltered terrace
* Putting Green
* Mini pitch and goal posts

🍴🍷Let us look after your catering needs and sit into a feast on arrival.

www.clareislandrentals.com
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📍Get your 2026 break locked away now.

07/08/2025

The Clew Bay Bike Trail is a combined bike and ferry route looping magical Clew Bay including both Clare Island and Achill Island.

To find out more about this fantastic new trail visit http://clewbaybiketrail.ie

31/07/2025
A sincere thank you to Minister for visiting Clare Island today and taking the time to witness firsthand the challenges...
31/07/2025

A sincere thank you to Minister for visiting Clare Island today and taking the time to witness firsthand the challenges our community faces regarding infrastructure and essential services.

We greatly welcome the Minister’s commitment to advancing the Roonagh Harbour development to its next phase, as well as supporting minor but vital works at Clare Island Harbour. The Minister also acknowledged the scale and significance of the island’s marine sector, and the importance of strategic harbour development in both safeguarding this industry and creating future opportunities for sustainable growth.

We extend our gratitude to Joanne Carroll, our dedicated Development Officer, whose efforts were instrumental in securing this important visit.

dropped by for a taste of Clare Island.
29/07/2025

dropped by for a taste of Clare Island.

28/07/2025

Clare Island: A National Asset Deserving National Investment

Clare Island is home to the largest marine industry of all Irish islands—and indeed, it surpasses many mainland ports in its contribution to Ireland’s marine economy. Yet, our industry operates under threat: without sheltered harbours and modern marine infrastructure, this lifeline is exposed to risk, limiting its potential and endangering its future.

We call upon national policymakers and strategic stakeholders to invest in the protection and growth of this vital sector. Provide us with safe, sheltered harbours. Support the expansion of our marine infrastructure.

Furthermore, Clare Island is uniquely positioned to support Ireland’s renewable energy goals. With the right investment in offshore and nearshore renewable energy systems—wind, tidal, and wave—we are prepared to generate and deliver the clean, sustainable energy needed to help meet our national 2030 climate targets.

Let us play our part—fully and fairly.
With the right tools and infrastructure, Clare Island can become a model for sustainable development: safeguarding marine livelihoods, generating clean energy, and contributing meaningfully to Ireland’s environmental and economic future.

Invest in us, and we will help deliver a better, greener tomorrow—for islanders, for the west, and for the nation.

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