Welcome to Horse Island!
Horse Island is situated in a current of the Gulf Stream and in one of the most beautiful bays in Ireland, the Roaring Water Bay, which is easily reachable by boat in 15 minutes. Eight sea miles from Horse Island is the worldfamous lighthouse "Fastnet Rock" located, the turning point for international regattas. The lighthouse can be seen blinking at night from many of the windows in the houses of Horse Island; a calming and assuring sentiment that you don't want to miss again. The island offers an impressive combination of nature and healthy lifestyle. With approximately 65 hectares of land Horse Island is home to a world of extraordinary flora and fauna. With its beautiful white beaches and fantastic picturesque bays the island oozes a romantic and wild charm.
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You can live permanently on Horse Island or just go on holiday there. Spontaneously offer your friends a great vacation, or just say "who cares about the rest of the world?". The Island can be owned by one or more families, or indeed a company maintaining its headquarters for tax reasons. Please contact your tax consultant to find out what Ireland offers into the deal. A variety of self-employed professions, including i. e. those of an artistic, creative or consultative nature, can be exercised on Horse Island. The company head with hardworking employees can even manage his/her company from the island and lengthen R&R breaks. And you can be confident that the remaining family is in good care on the island when you have to pop over to the mainland for some reasons. Can you imagine what it's worth?
Horse Island is quickly reached by aircraft, with a taxi covering the remaining short stretch, or take the ferry and bring your own car with you directly to Ireland. The nearest airport is Cork Airport.

