Keeragh Islands
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The '''Keeragh Islands''' ([[Irish language|Irish]]: ''Oileáin na gCaorach'') are a pair of small islets located approximately 1.5 km (1 mile) off the coast of Bannow in south [[County Wexford]], Ireland (GPS: Latitude: 52.1983, Longitude: -6.73778). They are a designated Special Protection Area due to their importance as a breeding ground for [[great cormorant]]s.{{Natura 2000|num=IE0004118 |desc=Keeragh Islands SPA |access-date=11 October 2022}} |
The '''Keeragh Islands''' ([[Irish language|Irish]]: ''Oileáin na gCaorach'') are a pair of small islets located approximately 1.5 km (1 mile) off the coast of Bannow in south [[County Wexford]], Ireland (GPS: Latitude: 52.1983, Longitude: -6.73778). They are a designated [[Special Protection Area]] due to their importance as a breeding ground for [[great cormorant]]s.{{Natura 2000|num=IE0004118 |desc=Keeragh Islands SPA |access-date=11 October 2022}} |
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The islets are surrounded by a treacherous rocky reef – the ruin on the larger island was built around 1800 for survivors of shipwrecks, but is now very dilapidated. |
The islets are surrounded by a treacherous rocky reef – the ruin on the larger island was built around 1800 for survivors of shipwrecks, but is now very dilapidated. |
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