Rinneen Island
Rinneen Island is an islet in County Cork, Munster. Rinneen Island is situated nearby to O’Mahony Castle, as well as near the archaeological site Boulder Burial.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Altar Wedge Tomb and The Altar Church.
Altar Wedge Tomb
Archaeological site
Photo: D.Camier, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Altar Wedge Tomb is a wedge-shaped gallery grave and national monument located outside the village of Schull, in County Cork, Ireland. Altar Wedge Tomb is situated 3½ km south of Rinneen Island.
The Altar Church
Church
Photo: MrCorman, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Altar Church, or The Church of The Poor, is a small Church of Ireland church in Toormore village in County Cork in Ireland. The church was built in 1847 as a famine relief effort to support the local poor. The Altar Church is situated 2½ km southeast of Rinneen Island.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kilcrohane and Goleen.
Kilcrohane
Village
Photo: Andy Stephenson, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Kilcrohane is a village in County Cork, Ireland. It is the last coastal village on the Sheep's Head Peninsula after Durrus and Ahakista. Kilcrohane lies under the 'Shadow of Seefin' and is also close to Caher Mountain. Kilcrohane is situated 5 km northwest of Rinneen Island.
Goleen
Village
Photo: AFBorchert, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Goleen is a small rural village in County Cork on the south-western tip of Ireland. Farming, tourism and construction work are among the main occupations of the local people. Goleen is situated 6 km southwest of Rinneen Island.
Ahakista
Locality
Photo: Andy Stephenson, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Ahakista is located approximately halfway along the Sheep's Head peninsula between Durrus and Kilcrohane in County Cork, Ireland. It is a wooded coastal village with a deep and sheltered harbour. Ahakista is situated 7 km north of Rinneen Island.
Rinneen Island
- Type: Islet
- Categories: coastline, locality, and landform
- Location: County Cork, Munster, Southwest Ireland, Ireland, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
51.54129° or 51° 32′ 29″ northLongitude
-9.66129° or 9° 39′ 41″ westOpen location code
9C3GG8RQ+GFOpenStreetMap ID
way 960138853OpenStreetMap feature
natural=coastlineOpenStreetMap feature
place=islet
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include O’Mahony Castle and Boulder Burial.
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