Omey Island is a tidal island both reachable by vehicle and on foot subject to the tides in your favor . The island with its fine walking areas and its uniqueness is a magnet for over sea tourists both on day trips ,holiday lets and over night camping . You would be forgiven in thinking that the 2nd highest point on the island adorned with its cairns was the high point but not so the high point is the one closer to Fahy Lake. Well worth a visit . Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/2184/comment/19624/

Omey is quite a novelty as it's not often that you can get out to an island without a boat. This is possible with Omey, when the tide is out the sands open up to reveal signs planted in the ground directing you out to the island. When you get there, follow the only road on the island South and then West. Just before the road ends there is a noticeable track in the sand leading North towards Fahy Lough. Follow this past the beach and up to the high point at 26 meters. From here head North to the top of the island and then West heading around by the grave yard and cross back along the sand to the pier at Claddaghduff at l57911 56342. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/2184/comment/20179/

A walk on Omey Island during low tide – Google Galway Tides Times for low tide information: Park the car at Claddaghduff and walk across the strand following the large signs embedded in the sand. At Omey Island there is just one paved road and follow this in a clockwise direction until you see the sand dunes and Fahy Lake to your right – continue walking towards the sand dunes.

The scenery here is just stunning as the uninhabited small islands off the Omey Island shoreline all emerge into view. Next up is the “sunken treasure” - the ruin of Teampaill Feichin, the medieval parish church, (illegally) excavated from the sand in 1981. Constructed from rough stone at this present time there is the general concern that it may not stand the test of time much longer. Continue walking in a clockwise direction heading past the cemetery and finally trekking back towards the mainland at Claddaghduff. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/2184/comment/19830/