County Galway Elevation 40 m | Highest elevation 40 m (130 ft) Population 0 (2006) Area 182,109 km² | |
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Dinish, (Irish: Deighinis), is a small island on the coast of Connemara in County Galway, Ireland.
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Map of Dinish, Ireland
Geography
The island is connected to the island of Lettermullen and is part of a group of islands collectively known as Ceantar na nOileán. The island has no permanent population and is not connected via a bridge, however access is possible via boat or on foot at low tide.
History
The island has had a permanent population in recent history with a population of nine families in 1911.
Dinish is mentioned in the essay "In Connemara" by John Millington Synge.
References
Dinish Island Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA