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  1. 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.

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  2. Spike Island, County Cork. Coordinates: 51°50′06″N 08°17′06″W. Spike Island ( Irish: Inis Píc) is an island of 103 acres (42 ha) [1] 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 .

  3. Spike Island. 3,246 reviews. #1 of 21 things to do in Cobh. Islands. Closed now. 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM. Write a review. About. 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!

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  5. Discover the historic Spike Island. Ireland's answer to Alcatraz – this unique island in Cobh, County Cork, has been a monastery, fortress and prison down through the centuries

  6. We look forward to welcoming you to Spike Island, a captivating destination rich in history and natural beauty. Before you embark on a journey to Ireland’s infamous island, here’s everything you need to know for a memorable visit.

  7. Explore. What's Here. 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.

  8. Located just off the coast of Cobh, County Cork lies Ireland’s most notorious island: Spike Island… Explore its history and more on this guided tour.

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