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Shenick Island

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Location
  
Irish Sea

Population
  
0 (2011)

Province
  
Leinster

County
  
Dublin

Archipelago
  
Skerries, Dublin

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Shenick Island or Shenick's Island (Irish: Oileán na Sionnach, meaning "fox island") is an island that lies east of Skerries, County Dublin, Ireland. It is populated only by seals, that harbour on the western side of the island and a few different species of seabirds nest there. It may be reached by boat but at low tide you can reach it by crossing a sand bank.

Map of Shenick Island, Ireland

The most prominent feature on Shenick Island is a Martello tower. It is possible to climb into this with some effort. The martello tower is relatively intact however any wooden floors are long gone. The spiral staircase is still intact and access to the tower roof is possible. The old cooking grate is still intact but the iron grate is heavily rusted.

The Island had a population of four people in 1841.

References

Shenick Island Wikipedia