Capel Island
Capel Island (Gaeilge: Oileán an Cháplaigh[1]) is a small island in County Cork, Ireland located a short distance from Knockadoon Head,[2] near Youghal. The tower on the island is an incomplete 19th century lighthouse.[3] It is now used as a shelter for a small herd of goats.
| Native name: Oileán an Cháplaigh | |
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 View from the sea | |
  Capel Island | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 51°52′57.36″N 7°51′11.88″W |
| Administration | |
| Province | Munster |
| County | Cork |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
A story is told of how the island got its name. There was a swimming race to reach the island for ownership. As one man was about to touch land the other reached forth his sword and pipped him at the post. A name associated with this story is De Capel Brookes.
Permission from BirdWatch Ireland is required in order to land on the island.[4]
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