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Turk Head Pier

Turk Head Pier, also known locally as a Cusheen, is a small but substantially built harbour on the Roaringwater Bay coastline of West Cork, partly hewn out of the low cliffs and capable of sheltering a few light fishing craft.

It sits near the point where the River Ilen meets its main channel, making it a notable landmark for seafarers navigating toward Skibbereen.

The pier serves as a practical access point for exploring the surrounding area, including the walks around Turk Head itself.

It also provides a convenient landing point for those wishing to visit nearby Sandy Island, a five-hectare island known in Irish as Oileán na Gaineamaha, which lies just to the east.


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