Coney Island, County Clare

Coney Island (Irish: Oileán na gCoiníní),[1] also Innisdadrom, is an island and townland in the estuary of the River Fergus in County Clare, Ireland. The island was named for its abundance of rabbits (coneys).[2]

Coney Island
Native name:
Oileán na gCoiníní
Coney Island is located in island of Ireland
Coney Island
Coney Island
Geography
LocationRiver Fergus
Coordinates52°42′45″N 9°00′18″W / 52.7126°N 9.0051°W / 52.7126; -9.0051
Administration
Ireland
ProvinceMunster
CountyCounty Clare
Demographics
Population0

Geography

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Coney Island lies in the centre of the River Fergus estuary. In 1837, it was measured at 226 acres.[2] Nearby islands include Deer Island, Feenish and Trummer.

History and archaeology

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Coney Island has two sets of church ruins. The older church was founded by Saint Brendan in 550.[2]

Population

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In 1837 there were ten families living on the island,[2] the population peaked at 145 in 1841. The island has been uninhabited since 1986.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1841145—    
1851129−11.0%
1861119−7.8%
187190−24.4%
188170−22.2%
189148−31.4%
190144−8.3%
191135−20.5%
YearPop.±%
192641+17.1%
193635−14.6%
194623−34.3%
195123+0.0%
195623+0.0%
196122−4.3%
196622+0.0%
19716−72.7%
YearPop.±%
19792−66.7%
19812+0.0%
19860−100.0%
199100.00%
199600.00%
200200.00%
200600.00%
201100.00%
Source: "CNA17: Population by Off Shore Island". Central Statistics Office (Ireland). Retrieved 30 August 2023.

References

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  1. ^ "Oileán na gCoiníní/Coney Island". Placenames Database of Ireland (logainm.ie). Retrieved 30 August 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d "Coney Island or Innisdadrom". Clare County Library. Retrieved 30 August 2023.