🏝️ Clare Island

Ireland · Europe · 53.80°N, 9.99°W

Clare Island, also historically Inishcleer, 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. To the south-west lies Inishturk (inhabited) and Caher Island (uninhabited), and to the north is Achill Island.

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Quick facts

Country	Ireland
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	53.80°N, 9.99°W · view on map

Clare Island is located in Ireland, in Europe.

More islands in Ireland

Skellig Michael · Inisheer · Ireland · St Patrick's Island · Caher Island · Inishark · Achillbeg · Lettermullen · Inishbofin, County Galway · Inishvickillane.

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