O'MALLEY FERRIES (CLARE ISLAND) LIMITED

O'Malley Ferries (Clare Island) Limited is a family-run maritime company rooted in the heritage of County Mayo. Descendants of the legendary 16th-century pirate queen Grace O'Malley, the O'Malley family have been seafarers for generations and now operate a reliable, year-round ferry service linking the mainland with Clare Island and the neighbouring island of Inishturk.

The business runs three fully licensed vessels - the Naomh Ciaran II, the Tormore and the True Light - providing both passenger and cargo connections throughout the Atlantic corridor of Clew Bay. In addition to the regular passenger timetable, O'Malley Ferries maintains an all-year cargo ferry service between Clare Island, Inishturk and Roonagh, ensuring essential goods and supplies reach the island communities without interruption. Their commitment to dependable service and a deep-seated maritime tradition makes O'Malley Ferries a vital lifeline for residents, visitors and businesses across the region.