Clare Island
Island in County Mayo, Ireland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Clare Island (Irish: Cliara or Oileán Chliara), also historically Inishcleer,[1] is a mountainous island guarding the entrance to Clew Bay in County Mayo, Ireland. Historically part of the kingdom of Umhaill, it is famous as the home of the 16th century pirate queen Gráinne O'Malley. The population of the island is 138 according to the 2022 census.[3] To the south-west lies Inishturk (inhabited) and Caher Island (uninhabited), and to the north is Achill Island.
Quick Facts Native name: Cliara, Geography ...
Native name: Cliara[1] | |
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Geography | |
Location | Atlantic Ocean |
Coordinates | 53.°48.13′N 9°59.17′W |
Archipelago | Clew Bay |
Total islands | 141[2] |
Area | 4,053 acres (1,640 ha) |
Coastline | 21 km (13 mi) |
Highest elevation | 462 m (1516 ft) |
Highest point | Knockmore |
Administration | |
Ireland | |
Province | Connacht |
County | Mayo |
Demographics | |
Population | 138 (2022)[3] |
Pop. density | 7.8/km2 (20.2/sq mi) |
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