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'''Sherkin Island''' lies southwest of [[County Cork]] in the [[Republic of Ireland]]. It has a population of 106 people and is known for its [[fifteenth century]] [[Franciscan]] [[friary]] |
'''Sherkin Island''' lies southwest of [[County Cork]] in the [[Republic of Ireland]] alongside other islands of other islands of Roaringwater Bay. It has a population of 106 people, measures 3 miles long by a mile and a half wide (5 km by 3 km). It is known for its sandy beaches,coastal views, and [[fifteenth century]] [[Franciscan]] [[friary]] and the Beardy Man. Ferries sail to Sherkin from [[Schull]] and [[Baltimore, County Cork|Baltimore]] on the mainland. Sherkin is a popular tourist destination since it only takes 10-15 minutes to get to Sherkin from Baltimore, whereas a journey to the neighboring [[Gaeltacht]] island Cape Clear ([[Clear Island]]) would on average take 40 minutes. |
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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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==External links== |
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*[http://www.sherkinisland.eu/ photo gallery of Sherkin Island] |
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*[http://baltimore-ireland.com/sherkinferry/ ferry to Sherkin Island] |
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*[http://www.sherkinmarine.ie/competition.htm Sherkin Island Marine Station] |
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*[http://www.emara.com/jolly/ Sherkin pub, Jolly Roger Tavern] |
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*[http://www.islandersrest.ie/ accomodation, Islander's Rest Hotel] |
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*[http://www.sherkinisland.com/Page_1x.html accomodation, B&B on Sherkin] |
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*[http://www.sherkinislandhostel.com/ accomodation, hostel on Sherkin] |
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*[http://www.capeclearisland.com/ neighboring island , Cape Clear] |
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[[Category:Islands of Cork]] |
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[[Category:Gaeltacht places in Cork]] |
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[[pl:Cape Clear]] |
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Revision as of 12:36, 19 July 2007
Sherkin Island lies southwest of County Cork in the Republic of Ireland alongside other islands of other islands of Roaringwater Bay. It has a population of 106 people, measures 3 miles long by a mile and a half wide (5 km by 3 km). It is known for its sandy beaches,coastal views, and fifteenth century Franciscan friary and the Beardy Man. Ferries sail to Sherkin from Schull and Baltimore on the mainland. Sherkin is a popular tourist destination since it only takes 10-15 minutes to get to Sherkin from Baltimore, whereas a journey to the neighboring Gaeltacht island Cape Clear (Clear Island) would on average take 40 minutes.
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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