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Clare Island, Co Mayo, Ireland Clare Island lies off the west coast of Ireland at
at the entrance to Clew Bay. The largest of the Mayo
offshore islands, it has a varied terrain: spectacular cliffs
with large numbers of nesting sea birds and a rich 'inland' topography
of hills and bogs and small pockets of woodland, making it ideal for
hill-walking. The island lies roughly four miles off the nearest mainland point and the ferry crossing takes approximately 20 minutes. The current permanent population of 130 increases substantially during the summer when there is a steady tourist season. The island has a number of B&B's, one hotel with a bar, a Community Centre and one shop which is also the post office. |
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