Inisheltia facts for kids
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Native name:
Inis Aillte
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| Geography | |
| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Administration | |
| Province | Connacht |
| County | Galway |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 (2006) |
Inisheltia (in Irish: Inis Aillte) is a quiet, uninhabited island located in County Galway, Ireland. It sits peacefully in the vast Atlantic Ocean. Today, no one lives on Inisheltia, but you can still find the old ruins of a farmhouse and a small cottage. These buildings are a reminder that people once called this island home.
Who Lived on Inisheltia?
Even though Inisheltia is empty now, it wasn't always that way. For many years, a small number of people lived on the island.
- In 1851, three people were recorded living there.
- The population slowly grew, reaching its highest point in 1946 with 13 residents.
- After that, the number of people living on Inisheltia began to decrease.
- By 1996, the island became completely uninhabited.
- Since 1996, no one has lived on Inisheltia, making it a home for wildlife and a place of quiet history.
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