Capel Island
Capel Island is a small island in County Cork, Ireland located a short distance from Knockadoon Head, near Youghal. The tower on the island is an incomplete 19th century lighthouse. It is now used as a shelter for a small herd of goats.
A story is told of how the island got its name. There was a swimming race to reach the island for ownership. As one man was about to touch land the other reached forth his sword and pipped him at the post. A name associated with this story is De Capel Brookes.
Permission from BirdWatch Ireland is required in order to land on the island.
