Islands of Ireland: Even the name suggests you can walk to the Galway island of Inishtreh 

At low tide it is possible to walk to the island from a pier. In fact the translation of the island comes from ‘troigh’ or ‘foot’ indicating that such a venture is possible

Inishtreh, County Galway has a holy well on it — but it's rather tricky to find. Picture: Dan MacCarthy

The numerous islands of the northern part of Bertraghboy Bay in Connemara are mostly covered in gorse or heather — or where they are low-lying they exhibit a fine fleece of reeds. Yet some have archaeological monuments that have been recorded... for those patient enough to peel away the layers of history.

Roundstone on the southwest of the bay is the standout village in the area. It attracts legions of tourists in the good weather to its lively pubs and cafes and of course its myriad boating options: sailing, angling, kayaking, island-touring.