Sherkin Island

About

Sherkin Island, historically called Inisherkin (Irish: Inis Arcáin), lies southwest of County Cork in Ireland alongside other islands of Roaringwater Bay. It had a population of 111 people at the time of the 2016 Census, and measures five kilometres (three miles) long by 2.5 kilometres (1+1⁄2 miles) wide. The island has one pub, a bed and breakfast, a community centre and a Roman Catholic church.

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