[7][8][9] The island also has a number of early Christian sites, and is reputed to be the birthplace of Saint Ciarán of Saigir.

The ruin of a 12th-century church, which has protected national monument status, is close to the main pier in the North Harbour.

[citation needed] Cape Clear was originally supplied with electricity produced by diesel generators on the island, but around 1995 these were replaced with a submarine power cable from the mainland.

[14] Students stay in local houses or dorms and improve their spoken Irish as part of the immersion courses within the Gaeltacht.

[15] Seals, basking sharks and dolphins are often found in the surrounding waters, while sea pinks and honeysuckle are common plants on the land.