The Irish Island of the Year award is our way of giving recognition to the island which walkers in Ireland collectively identify as having been their favourite during the year.
For Ireland, we have compiled a list of all the accessible offshore islands. This list currently comprises 29 locations.
Vote for your favourite by taking part in The Ireland Walking Survey (via the green button below). The location which attracts most votes each year will become the Irish Island of the Year.
For Ireland, we have compiled a list of all the accessible offshore islands. This list currently comprises 29 locations.
Vote for your favourite by taking part in The Ireland Walking Survey (via the green button below). The location which attracts most votes each year will become the Irish Island of the Year.
Vote for your favourite
To help us identify the Irish Island of the Year, we invite you to take part in The Ireland Walking Survey.
Thank you in advance for taking part in this survey.
Previous results
2022
The search for the Irish Island of the Year 2022 takes place during December and the winner will be announced in January 2023. To vote for your favourite island in Ireland, please take part in The Ireland Walking Survey 2022.
2021
Winner:
Achill Island, County Mayo
2020
Winner:
Clear Island, County Cork
The search for the Irish Island of the Year 2022 takes place during December and the winner will be announced in January 2023. To vote for your favourite island in Ireland, please take part in The Ireland Walking Survey 2022.
2021
Winner:
Achill Island, County Mayo
2020
Winner:
Clear Island, County Cork