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'''Sherkin Island''' lies southwest of [[County Cork]] in the [[Republic of Ireland]]. It has a population of fewer than 100 people and is known for its [[fifteenth century]] [[Franciscan]] [[friary]]. Ferries sail from Sherkin to [[Schull]] and [[Baltimore, County Cork|Baltimore]] on the mainland. |
'''Sherkin Island''' lies southwest of [[County Cork]] in the [[Republic of Ireland]]. It has a population of fewer than 100 people and is known for its [[fifteenth century]] [[Franciscan]] [[friary]]. Ferries sail from Sherkin to [[Schull]] and [[Baltimore, County Cork|Baltimore]] on the mainland. |
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It is also home to the Beardy Man. |
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==Archeology of Sherkin Island== |
==Archeology of Sherkin Island== |
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* Medieval post 1200 A.D. O'Mahony Castle |
* Medieval post 1200 A.D. O'Mahony Castle |
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Revision as of 15:32, 1 July 2007
Sherkin Island lies southwest of County Cork in the Republic of Ireland. It has a population of fewer than 100 people and is known for its fifteenth century Franciscan friary. Ferries sail from Sherkin to Schull and Baltimore on the mainland. It is also home to the Beardy Man.
Archeology of Sherkin Island
- Medieval post 1200 A.D. O'Mahony Castle
- Promontory fort Celtic Iron Age 600 B.C. - 400 A.D.
- Franciscan friary Medieval post 1200 A.D.
Long Island Bay
51°29′N 9°26′W / 51.483°N 9.433°W
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