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]
Native name: Oileán na gCoiníní | |
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  Coney Island | |
| Geography | |
| Location | River Fergus |
| Coordinates | 52°42′45″N 9°00′18″W / 52.7126°N 9.0051°W |
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Ireland | |
| Province | Munster |
| County | County Clare |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
Geography
editConey 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
editConey Island has two sets of church ruins. The older church was founded by Saint Brendan in 550.[2]
Population
editIn 1837 there were ten families living on the island,[2] the population peaked at 145 in 1841. The island has been uninhabited since 1986.
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| Source: "CNA17: Population by Off Shore Island". Central Statistics Office (Ireland). Retrieved 30 August 2023. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
References
edit- ^ "Oileán na gCoiníní/Coney Island". Placenames Database of Ireland (logainm.ie). Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Coney Island or Innisdadrom". Clare County Library. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
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