17
Bailte Fearainn
1,220
Taifid Daonáirimh
269
Teaghlaigh
2
Bliana Daonáirimh
- Daoine
- 630
- Teaghlaigh
- 139
- Daoine
- 590 -6.3%
- Teaghlaigh
- 130 -6.5%
Maidir Liom
Inishbofin is a small island parish located off the coast of County Galway in the west of Ireland, situated approximately nine kilometres offshore from the Connemara mainland. The island is characterized by its rugged Atlantic landscape, with rocky outcrops, moorland, and coastal cliffs that reflect the harsh maritime environment typical of the western Irish coast. The terrain is relatively low-lying with sparse vegetation adapted to the windswept conditions, and the island is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, making it isolated and exposed to Atlantic weather systems. The parish encompasses the entire island and its immediate surrounding waters, forming part of the broader Connemara region known for its wild natural beauty and Gaelic cultural heritage.
The island has a long history of habitation and monastic settlement dating back many centuries. Inishbofin is believed to have been home to an early Christian monastery, and the island holds historical significance within the Irish ecclesiastical tradition. The parish developed over time as a distinct ecclesiastical and administrative unit within the Church in Ireland. The island community historically relied on fishing, small-scale farming, and pastoral activities suited to the island environment. The landscape and isolation have shaped the character and resilience of the population throughout its history.
Today, Inishbofin remains a functioning parish with a small resident population, though like many remote Irish islands, it has experienced demographic changes over recent decades. The island supports a close-knit community and maintains cultural and spiritual significance for both residents and visitors. The parish continues to serve as a focal point for community life, with the local church and community institutions playing important roles in island society. The island's remote setting and preserved landscape have also made it a point of interest for visitors interested in traditional Irish island life and heritage.
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Bailte Fearainn
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Annals of the Four Masters
Historical references from O'Donovan's edition (1848–51)
The Annals of the Four Masters record Inishbofin (Irish: Inis-bo-finne) in 5 entries between AD 750 and AD 1089.
Early Christian
Viking & Pre-Norman
Historical Events
- Inishbofin plundered, 1015.
Ecclesiastical & Political Records
- • Inishbofin, abbots of, 750, 809, 916.
Source: Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters, ed. John O'Donovan (1848–51). Public domain.
Gníomhartha Tapa
Faigh an Aip iOS
Cuardaigh ar an mbóthar
Suíomh an Pharóiste
Sonraí
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- Inishbofin
- Gaeilge
- Inis Bó Finne
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- Baile na hInse
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