The highest point on Dursey Island is Cnoc Bolais at 252m (827ft). On its summit sits a signal tower dating from the Napoleonic War. The views from the top are stunning with beauty every which way you turn.

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April 3, 2023

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The highest point on Dursey Island is Cnoc Bólais at 252m (827ft). On its summit sits a signal tower dating from the Napoleonic War. The views from the top are stunning with beauty every which way you turn.

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