Translates to East Island. This Island consists of 26 unspoiled acres.
You will find a beautiful beach of duirling stones and sand to the West and a lake parting two sections of this tranquil Island to the East.
In 1830 there were no houses on this island at all, according to the The Tithe Applotment Book (Tithe = one tenth) - one tenth of annual produce or earnings, was taken as a tax to enrich the Church of Ireland and clergy) At this time, 4 'occupiers' had land rented out from Lord George Hill, for grazing, including a Teague Mc Ginley.
By 1847-1864, the Landlord had 16 people renting tenements with 3 houses on the Island.
Inis Oirthir had a thriving population around the 1920's. Nora Boyle was the School Teacher. Numbers dwindled as the young people moved out to the mainland in search for employment. The island was completely abandoned by 1948.
The Island can be difficult to access, with no ferry service available.
Exploring the grassy paths you will find a few sheep, many closed up and derelict houses, an old school and Revenue Police Barracks, left exposed to the South Western prevailing winds, raging in across the Atlantic Ocean.
Seals and a variety of sea birds have made this isolated haven their home.
