This is a wild and beautiful island where Irish is still the spoken first language (English is also spoken). Remote it may be (45 minutes from Baltimore or Schull by ferry) but you may leave Clare Island, but Clare Island will never leave you.
West Cork Ireland is said to be the best location in Europe for Whale watching with regular sightings of Fin and Minke Whales and intermittent sightings of Humpback, Killer (Orca) and Pilot Whales. Meanwhile Dolphins and seals are seen all the time.