Английская Википедия:Coney Island, County Clare

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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use Irish English Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Infobox islands Coney Island (Шаблон:Irish place name),[1] also Innisdadrom, is an island and townland in the estuary of the River Fergus in County Clare, Ireland. The island was named for its abundance of rabbits (coneys).[2]

Geography

Coney Island lies in the centre of the River Fergus estuary. In 1837, it was measured at 226 acres.[2] Nearby islands include Deer Island, Feenish and Trummer.

History and archaeology

Coney Island has two sets of church ruins. The older church was founded by Saint Brendan in 550.[2]

Population

In 1837 there were ten families living on the island,[2] the population peaked at 145 in 1841. The island has been uninhabited since 1986.

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References

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