Capel Island

Capel Island, County Cork, Ireland

Capel Island (Gaeilge: Oileán an Cháplaigh[1]) is a small island in County Cork, Ireland located a short distance from Knockadoon Head,[2] near Youghal. The tower on the island is an incomplete 19th century lighthouse.[3] It is now used as a shelter for a small herd of goats

Permission from Bird Watch Ireland is required in order to land on the island[4]

References

  1. ↑ Logainm.ie
  2. ↑ Geoview.info
  3. ↑ In your footsteps - Havens
  4. ↑ Bird watch Ireland

Coordinates: 51°52′57″N 7°51′12″W / 51.8826°N 7.8533°W / 51.8826; -7.8533


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