Illauneeragh facts for kids
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Native name:
An tOileán Iarthach
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 Illauneeragh
Location in island of Ireland
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| Geography | |
| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 53°16′48″N 9°44′15″W / 53.28000°N 9.73750°W |
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| Province | Connacht |
| County | Galway |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 (2006) |
Illauneeragh is a small island located in County Galway, Ireland. Its name in the Irish language is An tOileán Iarthach. This means "the Western Island". It is a quiet, uninhabited place in the vast Atlantic Ocean.
Discovering Illauneeragh
Illauneeragh is part of the beautiful Irish coastline. It sits off the west coast of Ireland. The island is found in the province of Connacht. This makes it a part of the stunning natural landscape of County Galway.
A Look at Island Life
Even though Illauneeragh is not very big, it has a history of people living there. For many years, families called this island home. They lived simple lives, often relying on the sea.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living on Illauneeragh changed a lot through the years. In the mid-1800s, about 15 to 30 people lived there. This number went up and down for many decades. By the 1950s, fewer people remained. The last residents left the island in 1956. Since then, Illauneeragh has been uninhabited. This means no one lives there permanently anymore.
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