Inishtooskert

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Inishtooskert

Inishtooskert, seen from Beginish
Elevation 172 m (564 ft)
Prominence 172 m (564 ft)
Listing Marilyn
Location
Location County Kerry, Ireland
OSI/OSNI grid Q235007

Inishtooskert (Inis Tuaisceart in Irish) is the northernmost of the Blasket Islands, County Kerry, Ireland. The name means "northern island". The island is also known as An Fear Marbh (the dead man) or the sleeping giant due to its appearance when seen from the east (as in the photograph). Inishtooskert holds important seabird colonies, as well as extensive ruins of ancient stone buildings.

Of particular note is the colony of European Storm-petrels. With over 27,000 pairs in 2000 (Seabird 2000 survey), this is the largest colony in Ireland or Britain.

Photo gallery

  • The northern cliffs of Inishtooskert

Islands
People
  • Tomás Ó Criomhthain
  • Muiris Ó Súilleabháin
  • Peig Sayers

Coordinates: 52°07′50″N 10°34′42″W / 52.13045°N 10.57831°W / 52.13045; -10.57831

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