Inishturk

Inishturk (Inis Toirc in Irish, meaning Wild Boar Island) is an inhabited island of County Mayo, in Ireland.

Key facts

Islands.name: Inishturk
Islands.image_name: File:Inishturk north.jpg
Islands.image_caption: North coast of Inishturk
Islands.map: island of Ireland
Islands.native_name: Inis Toirc
Islands.native_name_link: Irish language
Islands.location: Atlantic Ocean
Islands.area_km2: 6
Islands.elevation_m: 189.3
Islands.country: Ireland
Islands.country_admin_divisions_title: Province
Islands.country_admin_divisions: Connacht
Islands.country_admin_divisions_title_1: County
Islands.country_admin_divisions_1: Mayo
Islands.population: 56
Islands.population_as_of: 2022
Islands.density_km2: 8.5
Islands.ethnic_groups: Irish

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Inishturk (Inis Toirc in Irish, meaning Wild Boar Island) is an inhabited island of County Mayo, in Ireland.

== Geography == thumb|left|Islands off County Mayo The island lies about off the coast; its highest point reaches above sea level. Between Inisturk and Clare Island lies Caher Island. It has a permanent population of 58 people. There are two main settlements, both on the more sheltered eastern end of the island, Ballyheer and Garranty. Bellavaun and Craggy are abandoned settlements.

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