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Below you’ll find answers to the most common questions about visiting and living on Valentia Island. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please contact us!
Valentia Island has a population of just over 600 residents. It is connected to the mainland at Portmagee by the Maurice O’Neill Memorial Bridge. The population increases during the summer months when holiday homeowners and seasonal visitors return to the island.
Yes. There are excellent public toilet facilities in Knightstown and in nearby Portmagee.
Yes. Valentia Island has St. Derarca’s Primary School located in Chapeltown, along with a Creche and Childcare Centre in the same area.
The old school building in Knightstown now serves as the Valentia Island Heritage Centre.
Yes. There are three pubs on Valentia Island:
Boston’s Bar in Knightstown
The Royal Hotel Bar in Knightstown
The Ring Lyne in Chapeltown
All three offer food and a friendly atmosphere for visitors.
Yes. Walsh’s Grocery Shop in Knightstown is fully stocked with everyday essentials.
Nearby in Portmagee, Deo’s Minimarket offers a wider range of goods, including wine and postal services.
Valentia Island Community Hospital operates as a nursing home. For urgent or mobile medical assistance, South Doc in Cahersiveen (located in St. Anne’s Hospital) provides emergency care for a small fee.
Phone: 0818 355 999
In case of accidents or emergencies, the Valentia Coast Guard in Knightstown also provides immediate intervention services.
Yes. There are several Catholic churches on the island in Knightstown and Chapeltown, as well as nearby in Portmagee and Cahersiveen.
There is also a Church of Ireland church located in Knightstown.
Yes. Valentia Island was one of the first areas to benefit from the National Broadband Ireland (NBI) rollout. High-speed broadband is available in many parts of the island.
Local providers include Ivertec Ltd. and SCC Broadband Ltd., both offering reliable internet services.
Yes. The Community Centre in Chapeltown has a modern, well-equipped gym that welcomes both residents and visitors. Drop-ins are accepted.
Phone: 087 791 8188
