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Spike Island (Irish: Inis Píc) is an island of 103 acres (42 ha) in Cork Harbour, Ireland. Originally the site of a monastic settlement, [2] [3] the island is dominated by an 18th-century bastion fort now named Fort Mitchel .
Located in the heart of Cork Harbour, Spike Island holds a significant place in Irish history, having served as a military fortress and a notorious prison. Discover the stories of the captains and convicts, sinners and saints who once inhabited the island.
Explore the history and heritage of Spike Island, a former monastery, prison and fortress in Cork harbour. Learn about its 1,000 years of Irish history, see the star-shaped Fort Mitchel and enjoy the scenic views.
Spike Island is a historic prison island off the coast of Cork, Ireland. Learn about its fascinating past, book tickets for guided or after dark tours, and find out how to get there by ferry or car.
Spike Island is a former prison and fortress in Cork Harbour, Ireland. Learn about its 1300-year history, see its gun park, tunnels and beaches, and take a scenic ferry from Cobh.
Discover Ireland's Captains & Convicts and Sinners and Saints at Spike Island Cork, Ireland's historic island. Voted Europe's Leading Tourist Attraction of 2017! The Island is located off the coast of Cobh in Cork harbour & has over 1300 years of Irish history.
1300 years of Irish history and 104 acres of nature await! On Spike Island you can enjoy two scenic walking trails, dotted with pretty houses, abandoned villages and convict cemeteries. While in the original 1804 fortress that crowns the island, over a dozen authentic buildings tell our story.
