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What is the least populated island off the coast of Ireland?

parc · 2013-01-10 17:49:35

Not really talking about and island with scientists or a lighthouse keeper, more so communities. I know Achill Island is the biggest but that seems more like a peninsula. Are there any more that are further 'out at sea' and less populated? (Was talking about craggy island with a friend and we were trying to think of what…

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#32 26-06-2015 09:38AM

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Was on Owey a few days ago and was told by native islanders who live on mainland that nobody lives on island all year round. Most go over during the summer and fix up their old houses and spend some time on the island. A lot just go over for day visits as it is so close to mainland it's very accessible by s small boat.

I was surprised to see so many of the houses being renovated - about 5 years ago most were ruins but now most are patched up and some done tastefully while others are being destroyed by pvc windows and tile roofs etc.

Very beautiful and worth a visit if you get the opportunity

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