Gorumna facts for kids
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Native name:
Garmna
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Droim Quay at south end of Garmna
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 Gorumna
Location in island of Ireland
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| Geography | |
| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 53°15′N 9°41′W / 53.25°N 9.68°W |
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| Province | Connacht |
| County | Galway |
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| Population | 1055 (2011) |
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Gorumna (Irish: Garmna) is a beautiful island located on the west coast of Ireland. It is part of County Galway and is known for its strong connection to Irish culture and language.
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Where is Gorumna Island?
Gorumna Island is connected to the mainland by the Béal an Daingin Bridge. This makes it easy for people to travel to and from the island.
Gorumna's Sister Islands
Gorumna isn't just one island! It's actually made up of three smaller islands that are very close together. These are Lettermullan, Teeranea (which means Tír an Fhia in Irish), and Lettermore. They all share a similar landscape and history.
What is Gorumna Made Of?
Most of Gorumna Island is made of a type of rock called Granite. This granite formed a very long time ago, during a period called the Devonian age. It was created when the Earth's crust melted deep underground.
Ancient Rocks of Gorumna
The very southern tip of Gorumna Island has even older rocks. These include sedimentary rocks that formed from layers of sand and mud in the ancient sea. There are also some basalt rocks, which come from cooled lava.
How Many People Live on Gorumna?
The population of Gorumna Island has changed over many years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there according to different censuses (official counts of people).
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As you can see, the population was higher in the late 1800s. It has slowly decreased over time, but it still remains an important community. In 2011, there were 1055 people living on the island.
