Heir Island
Encyclopedia
Heir Island or Hare Island, sometimes called Inishodriscol is an island that lies outhwest of County Cork
, Ireland
. It has a year-round population of around 25-30. The island is 2.5 km long and 1.5 km wide. It is the fourth largest of Carbery's Hundred Isles
, after Sherkin Island
, Clear Island
and Long Island
. It is close to Cunnamore Pier.
Also to survive on the Island the people either fished or farmed the land but, were unable to make adequate living as a result most of the young people immigrated to England, USA and Australia. Year round only 25 people live on the island during summer and winter most of the 40 houses that are now there are full of people. A lot of them relatives, whose ancestors who originally lived on the Island. The Island has a wild life preserve and beautiful beaches.
Now to get transportation to the island you have to go onto either one of the two ferries which come to the port 5 times a day.
A lot of the people come by ferries go to the beaches to have picnics and to swim.
One restaurant on the island famous for its fresh "catch of the day". Shrimp, lobster, salmon, crab and a variety of local fish. The restaurant is called, "The Island Cottage" which was owned by the O'Neill Family.
As you read one day on Heir Island is a big adventure. You can swim in the ocean,nature walk, play with the local dogs (BEWARE not all of the dogs are friendly, but most are.),go fishing, take boat rides, picking seashells, picking blackberries, and much more!
near Schull
. It has 360 acres (1.5 km²) of fertile land and is very easy to travel around.
Every year there is a special mass for all the children that died on the island during famine or from other miscellaneous sickness. It's beautiful and touching to watch all the tourists, children, pets, adults and elders gathering around and celebrating life in heaven. Also before Ireland had control of the island English throughout the centuries had originally controlled it until the English gave Ireland control of this island.
County Cork
County Cork is a county in Ireland. It is located in the South-West Region and is also part of the province of Munster. It is named after the city of Cork . Cork County Council is the local authority for the county...
, Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
. It has a year-round population of around 25-30. The island is 2.5 km long and 1.5 km wide. It is the fourth largest of Carbery's Hundred Isles
Carbery's Hundred Isles
Carbery’s 100 Isles is a term that could refer to all the islands along the coast of the Baronies of Carbery West and Carbery East, descendants of the medieval Barony of Carbery, on the Celtic Sea. It is actually used mainly for those in and around Long Island Bay and Roaringwater Bay...
, after Sherkin Island
Sherkin Island
Sherkin Island, historically called Inisherkin , lies southwest of County Cork in Ireland alongside other islands of Roaringwater Bay. It had a population of 106 people at the time of the 2006 Census, measures 3 miles long by 1.5 miles wide...
, Clear Island
Clear Island
Clear Island or Cape Clear Island lies south west of County Cork in Ireland. It is the southernmost inhabited part of Ireland and has a population of over 100 people. Officially it is a Gaeltacht and most inhabitants speak Irish and English...
and Long Island
Long Island, County Cork
Long Island, historically called Inishfada , is an island that lies south of Schull, County Cork, Ireland. It has a permanent population of around 20. The island is named for being 4.8 km long and only 0.8 km wide. It is the third largest of Carbery's Hundred Isles at 1.8 km2, after Sherkin Island...
. It is close to Cunnamore Pier.
History
The island was once inhabited by 400 people, many of the original houses were restored as holiday homes. the old main residential area is noted for the "Bridge of Paris". The McCarthy and O'Neill familys are known for living on this island for years. This island was and still today a major tourist spot and vacations spot because of there beautiful weather and scenery.Also to survive on the Island the people either fished or farmed the land but, were unable to make adequate living as a result most of the young people immigrated to England, USA and Australia. Year round only 25 people live on the island during summer and winter most of the 40 houses that are now there are full of people. A lot of them relatives, whose ancestors who originally lived on the Island. The Island has a wild life preserve and beautiful beaches.
Now to get transportation to the island you have to go onto either one of the two ferries which come to the port 5 times a day.
A lot of the people come by ferries go to the beaches to have picnics and to swim.
One restaurant on the island famous for its fresh "catch of the day". Shrimp, lobster, salmon, crab and a variety of local fish. The restaurant is called, "The Island Cottage" which was owned by the O'Neill Family.
As you read one day on Heir Island is a big adventure. You can swim in the ocean,nature walk, play with the local dogs (BEWARE not all of the dogs are friendly, but most are.),go fishing, take boat rides, picking seashells, picking blackberries, and much more!
Geography
Over 200 species of wildflower grow on Heir Island. The island has many creeks and caves most notably The Dún. It has seven Beaches, and a sea arch. The island has a view of Carbery's Hundred Isles and of Mount GabrielMount Gabriel
Mount Gabriel is a mountain on the Mizen Peninsula situated immediately to the north of the town of Schull, in West Cork, Ireland.Mt. Gabriel is 407m high and is the highest eminence in the coastal zone south and east of Bantry Bay. A roadway serving the radar installations on the summit is open...
near Schull
Schull
Schull or Skull is a town in County Cork, Ireland. The name derives from a medieval monastic school of which no trace remains. Located on the southwest coast, in West Cork, the village is situated in a scenic and remote location, dominated by Mount Gabriel . It has a sheltered harbour, used for...
. It has 360 acres (1.5 km²) of fertile land and is very easy to travel around.
Every year there is a special mass for all the children that died on the island during famine or from other miscellaneous sickness. It's beautiful and touching to watch all the tourists, children, pets, adults and elders gathering around and celebrating life in heaven. Also before Ireland had control of the island English throughout the centuries had originally controlled it until the English gave Ireland control of this island.