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A 10-seater passenger ferry will transport you to the unspoilt and previously inaccessible Ballycotton Island and on a magical visit to one of the only two black lighthouses in Ireland.

An exclusive historical natural visitor experience - 'Yassy' a 10-seater passenger ferry will transport you to the unspoilt and previously inaccessible Ballycotton Island and on a magical visit to one of the only two black lighthouses in Ireland.

Knowledgeable guides will accompany you up the lighthouse tower and onto the bright red lantern balcony to enjoy breathtaking views of Ballycotton Bay and beyond - a spectacular sight that up until now, over 160 years, could only have been enjoyed by lighthouse keepers and their residential families.

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Following your tour, try one of the eateries in Ballycotton Village and their great local seafood dishes. After a sumptuous feed, why not take a refreshing stroll along the Cliff Walk.

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