Donegal Islands

Places to See

Donegal's wild and beautiful islands sit proudly in the Atlantic Ocean and are the jewels of Donegal's Gaeltacht. They have captured imagination for thousands of years and provided stimulus for artists and writers alike. Soak up our fascinating Irish heritage and explore our intriguing islands.

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Inishkerragh (Inis Caorach)

Co. Donegal,Inishkerragh Island

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Inishkerragh means ‘Sheep Island’. Originally from the Irish ‘Inis’ – ‘island’ and ‘caoragh’ – ‘sheep’, Inishkerragh is situated off the north west coast of Donegal, in the bay of Boylagh. It measures 650m by 300m and the highest point is 6.5m above sea level.

Activities include: walking, birdwatching, sea angling and fishing.

Eolas / Information:

Comharchumann na nOileán Beag

Tel: +353 (0)74 953 2571 or +353 (0)74 953 2594

Information

Opens daily	All Day
Closes daily	All Day

Contact

Co. Donegal,
Inishkerragh Island

Phone: 35374 953 2571
Email: ancaire@eircom.net
Website: www.donegalislands.com

Activites

Photos From Ireland

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Lenan Loop

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Seaview Gardens

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Events

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Sat 25 Jan

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Fri 31 Jan

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Blog Posts

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Fri 31 May

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Mon 11 Dec

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