Deenish Island facts for kids

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Deenish Island

Native name: Duínis
Deenish Island's north shore from a yacht
Deenish Island Location in island of Ireland Deenish Island (Ireland)
Geography
Location	Atlantic Ocean
Coordinates	51°44′13″N 10°13′13″W / 51.7370°N 10.2203°W / 51.7370; -10.2203
Area	0.49 km2 (0.19 sq mi)
Highest elevation	144 m (472 ft)
Administration
Ireland
Province	Munster
County	Kerry
Demographics
Population	0 (2011)
Pop. density	0 /km2 (0 /sq mi)

Deenish Island (which is called Duínis in Irish) is a small island located in the Atlantic Ocean. It belongs to County Kerry in Ireland. Today, no one lives on Deenish Island.

Geography of Deenish Island

Deenish (left) and Scariff islands from the mainland

Deenish Island is about 122 acres in size. That's about the same as 90 football fields! The highest point on the island is a hill that reaches 144 meters (about 472 feet) above sea level.

Island Location and Size

This island is found in the big Atlantic Ocean. It's quite close to another island called Scariff Island, only about 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) away. Deenish Island is also about 6.1 kilometers (3.8 miles) from the mainland, near a place called Hogs Head.

History of Deenish Island

Even though Deenish Island is empty now, people used to live there a long time ago. It was once known by a slightly different name, Dinish.

Past Life on the Island

Back in 1837, three families lived on Deenish Island. They mostly made their living by raising cattle. These animals would graze, or eat grass, all over the island. The island provided a home and food for their livestock.

Population Changes Over Time

The 1911 census showed that six people were still living on the island at that time. Over the years, the number of people living on Deenish Island changed. Eventually, everyone moved away. By 1996, the island had no residents, and it has remained uninhabited since then.