The cable car access is what makes this trip to such a remote island at the very tip of the Beara Peninsula so different. Being suspended over the sea in a car meant for six people is exciting. It operates at intervals during the day and given its popularity during the summer and the fact that the round trip takes... More

We left Cork City at 7.30 am and arrived at the Cable car a few miles from Castletownbere at approx 10am on a glorious saturday morning, it had stated on a few websites that the last cable car left for the island at either 1030 or 1100 am, i would seriously advise that on a good day you are there,... More

I went to dursey in 2004,my friend colin harrington.Whoes family are from yhe island. Iv been all over europe following glasgow celtic. but that was the best holiday iv ever had.so peaceful and the people were friendly this is one place in EIRE that the brits never soiled.

Dursey is a small island off the coast of south west Cork, Ireland. There are less than ten permanent inhabitants living there. Now the interesting bit, to get to Dursey you must take Ireland's only cable car accross the rough sea for maybe 300meters. After the trip in a small blue box suspended high in the air, it's a relief... More