Английская Википедия:Inishkeel

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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Use Irish English Шаблон:Infobox islands Inishkeel (Шаблон:Irish place name)[1] is a small tidal island and a townland[2] off the coast of County Donegal, Ireland. The closest village on the mainland is Narin.

Geography

The island is located in Gweebarra Bay around 250 m from the coast. A sandy tidal bank connects, with low tide, the island with the mainland.[1]

History

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St Conall Cael's Bell

During the 6th century A.D. a small community of monks settled on the island. Their religious leader was Saint Conall Cael, from whom the island later derived its name. During the following centuries Inishkeel was a traditional destination of pilgrimages. Remains of the church and the connected buildings as well as some carved stones can be seen on the island.[3] For its artistical and archeological importance the island was declared National Monument (code: DG064-003).[4] A bell known as St Conall Cael's Bell remained on Inishkeel up to the 19th century and was then acquired by the British Museum.[5]

Demography

A small community used to live on Inishkeel in the past, and in year 1841 23 inhabitants were registered on the island.[6] The island was later abandoned and in 2011 census had no inhabitants.[7]

References

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Church ruins and a carved stone on the island

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See also

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Шаблон:County Donegal

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  6. Commissioners 4th Rpt, p.15 Newport West E Division
  7. Population (Number) by Off Shore Island, Year and Sex Central Statistics Office