Lost at Sea - Innishboffin Co Galway Ireland
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N 53° 36.810 W 010° 12.491
29U E 420074 N 5941199
The momument was erected in memory of those who lost there lives at sea from the Island of Innishboffin.
Waymark Code: WM5CR0
Location: Ireland
Date Posted: 12/19/2008
Views: 10
Inishbofin Island translates as ‘ the island of the white cow ’. Long favoured by fishermen, farmers, exiled monks and fugitive pirates, the island has been inhabited for over 6,000 years.
The island measures five miles by three its main activities today are tourism, farming and fishing. There are five villages, West Quarter, Fawnmore, Middle Quarter, Cloonamore and Knock.
The memorial is located in the grounds of St. Colmans Church which is ajecent to the main pier.
The plaque reads: Erected by the people of Innishboffin in memory of all those who lost there lives at sea.
List if there are any visiting hours:
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Sponsor(s): The people of Innishbofin
Relevent website: Not listed
Entrance fees (if any): Not listed
Parking coordinates: Not Listed
Date dedicated: Not listed
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