Inishbofin, Donegal
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Inishbofin is an island off the coast of Machaire Rabhartaigh (Magheraroarty), County Donegal
, Ireland
. It is a 120-hectare (300 acre) land mass long known as a fishing and farming village, a place where generations of inhabitants have spoken Irish. The current population numbers about 36. There are no pubs or shops on the island. There is a boat service to and from it but no regular ferry.
County Donegal
County Donegal is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Border Region and is also located in the province of Ulster. It is named after the town of Donegal. Donegal County Council is the local authority for the county...
, Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
. It is a 120-hectare (300 acre) land mass long known as a fishing and farming village, a place where generations of inhabitants have spoken Irish. The current population numbers about 36. There are no pubs or shops on the island. There is a boat service to and from it but no regular ferry.
External links
- Inishbofin Island - The Island Website with information on the island and its history.
- Inis Bó Finne - information from Comhdháil Oileáin na hÉireann
- Inishbofin, Donegal - a first-hand account – with photographs – of one American's visit