Heir Island

Heir Island, also known as Hare Island or Inishodriscol (Irish: Inis Uí Drisceoil, meaning "Ó Driscol's island"), is an island in southwest County Cork, Ireland. It has a year-round population of around 25–30. The island is 2.5 km long and 1.5 km wide. It is the fourth-largest of Carbery's Hundred Isles, after Sherkin Island, Clear Island and Long Island. It is near Cunnamore Pier, which is its main access point.

Heir Island
Native name:
Inis Uí Drisceoil
Nickname: Inishodriscol / Hare Island
Heir Island
Geography
LocationCarbery's Hundred Isles
Coordinates51°30′N 9°26′W
Area1.5 km2 (0.58 sq mi)
Administration
Ireland
ProvinceMunster
CountyCork
BaronyCarbery West
Demographics
Population29 (2022)
Pop. density20/km2 (50/sq mi)
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