List of islands in the Irish Sea facts for kids
The Irish Sea is a busy stretch of water located between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. It's home to many islands, both large and small! This article will tell you about some of the most important islands in the Irish Sea. We'll focus on islands that are quite large or have people living on them all the time.
Main Islands of the Irish Sea
Some islands in the Irish Sea are much bigger than others, and some have more people living on them. Here's a look at the main islands, listed by their size and how many people call them home:
| Name | Area (km2) | Rank (area) | Permanent Population | Rank (pop.) | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglesey | 714 | 01 | 69,000 | 02 | Wales |
| Isle of Man | 572 | 02 | 80,056 | 01 | Isle of Man |
| Holy Island | 39 | 03 | 13,579 | 03 | Wales |
| Walney Island | 13 | 04 | 11,388 | 04 | England |
| Lambay Island | 5.54 | 05 | <10 | 08 | Republic of Ireland |
| Bull Island | 3 | 06 | <20 | 07 | Republic of Ireland |
| Bardsey Island | 2.58 | 08 | <5 | 10 | Wales |
| Calf of Man | 2.50 | 09 | 0 | - | Isle of Man |
| Barrow Island | Unknown | - | 2,616 | 05 | England |
| Roa Island | Unknown | - | 100 | 06 | England |
| Ynys Gaint | Unknown | - | <10 | 08 | Wales |
| Piel Island | 0.20 | - | <5 | 10 | England |
| Ynys Castell | Unknown | - | <5 | 10 | Wales |
| Ynys Gored Goch | 0.004 | - | <5 | 10 | Wales |
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