Inis Cealtra
Island in County Clare, Ireland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Inis Cealtra, also known in English as Inishcaltra or Holy Island,[1] is an island off the western shore of Lough Derg in Ireland. Now uninhabited, it was once a monastic settlement. It has an Irish round tower, and the ruins of several small churches, as well as four high crosses and a holy well. Despite the lack of population, the cemetery on this island is still in use. Coffins and mourners are transported the short distance from County Clare in small boats. Boat trips can be taken from the harbour at Mountshannon. It is conserved by the East Clare Heritage Centre.[2]
Quick Facts Nickname: Inishcaltra / Holy Island, Geography ...
Nickname: Inishcaltra / Holy Island | |
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Geography | |
Location | Lough Derg (Shannon) |
Coordinates | 52°54′54″N 8°27′0″W |
Administration | |
Province | Munster |
County | Clare |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 |
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