Collanmore Island facts for kids
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Native name:
Collainn Mhó
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 Collanmore Island
Location in island of Ireland
Collanmore Island (Ireland)
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| Geography | |
| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 53°49′59″N 9°37′59″W / 53.833°N 9.633°W |
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| Province | Connacht |
| County | Mayo |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 4 (2011) |
Collanmore Island is a cool island located in Clew Bay, which is in County Mayo, Ireland. Its name comes from the Irish words "Collainn Mhór".
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What's Special About Collanmore Island?
Collanmore is one of the larger islands you'll find in Clew Bay. It used to be home to a special sailing school called Les Glénans. This school taught people how to sail different kinds of boats.
Sailing Adventures
At Les Glénans, you could learn to sail:
- Dinghy boats: These are small sailboats, great for learning.
- Catamaran boats: These boats have two hulls, making them fast and stable.
- Sail-boarding: This is like surfing, but with a sail!
From Collanmore Island, you get amazing views of Croagh Patrick, a famous mountain, and the beautiful Clew Bay.
How to Get There
You can reach Collanmore Island by boat. Boats usually leave from Rosmoney pier. This pier is just a few kilometers from Westport, a town in County Mayo.
Who Lives There?
In 2011, only four people were officially living on Collanmore Island. It's a very quiet and peaceful place!
Island Population Over Time
The number of people living on Collanmore Island has changed a lot over the years. Long ago, many more people lived there.
In the mid-1800s, over 200 people called Collanmore home. But over time, the population slowly became smaller. By the 1960s, for a while, no one lived on the island at all!
However, in recent years, a few people have moved back. This shows how islands can change over time, with people moving on and off.
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