Inishloe facts for kids
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Native name:
Inis Lua
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 Inishloe
Location in island of Ireland
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| Geography | |
| Location | River Fergus |
| Coordinates | 52°40′37″N 9°01′12″W / 52.67694°N 9.02000°W |
| Area | 0.52 km2 (0.20 sq mi) |
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| Province | Munster |
| County | Clare |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
Inishloe, also known as Low Island, is a quiet, uninhabited island in Ireland. You can find it in the River Fergus in County Clare. Its name in Gaeilge is Inis Lua.
About the Island
Inishloe is a small island. It covers about 52.68 hectares, which is like 130 football fields! It's located in the River Fergus.
Who Lived Here?
Inishloe is empty now, and no one has lived there since 1976. But it wasn't always like that!
Many years ago, people lived on Inishloe. In 1901, there were 43 people living there. By 1911, the number went down to 32. Over time, fewer and fewer people lived on the island.
The last few people left in the 1970s. Since then, the island has been uninhabited.
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