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Napoleonic Gun Battery Talk on Scattery Island

16 August, 12pm - 5:15pm

  • Kilrush Marina
  • V15 AD62
  • Co. Clare

Join us for National Heritage Week 2026 on Sunday August 16th on Scattery Island where Labasheeda historian Stephen McDonagh who is a former Scattery Island guide will be leading a walk to the early 19th century Napoleonic Gun Battery located near the island's working lighthouse and explaining about the history of this impressive fortification.

This talk takes place in conjunction with the island tour of Saint Senan's 6th century monastic settlement given by the OPW guides.

Please note this is a 4.5 hours duration event on Scattery Island, it is aproximately a 20 minute walk to Gun Battery and strong footwear is advisable.

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