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	Inishbofin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Inishbofin (Inis Bo Finne in Irish, meaning White Cow Island) is an island about 8 kilometers off the coast of Connemara, County Galway, Ireland.
		Inishbofin can be reached by ferry from the pier in Cleggan.
		Connemara Ireland An tourist information site for Inishbofin in Connemara.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Inishbofin (107 words)

	Inishbofin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Inishbofin has one of the finest deep Harbours on the West Coast with safe, sandy beaches and is an ideal spot for swimming, canoeing,diving, sailboarding or wind-surfing.
		Inishbofin Island has plenty to offer the angler who fishes from the shore, beaches and rocks.
		Many kinds of fish can be caught by use of spinners or feathers, mackerel strips or, in fact, any other kind of fish bait.From the shore the most commonest fish to catch is pollack and mackerel, conger, wrasse and plaice, as well as ray and a lot of dog fish.
	www.crocnaraw.co.uk /inishbofin.html (191 words)

	Where Legends Outnumber People
		Inishbofin means "Island of the White Cow" in Gaelic, a name derived from a legend of two fishermen who, lost in a fog, happened upon an enchanted island and lit a fire.
		At the entrance to Inishbofin's protected milelong harbor are the imposing ruins of Cromwell's Barracks, built in 1652.
		Inishbofin ferries, which leave from the quay at Cleggan, are the Dun Aengus, $13 round trip, or the Island Discovery, $15.60.
	www.irishside.com /tis/content/nyt/134.htm (2515 words)

	Inishbofin IOTA EU-121
		Inishbofin is also a paradise for pedestrians, the many small routes are just good for walking, the few cars staying on the island will not bother you.
		Inishbofin is also good for fishing, a nice spot can be found in the many small bays and sandy beaches, or on rocks and cliff all around the island, at high tide the
		No rain, so we started to put the R7 vertical together, the weather gods ware mild to us, the sun was beginning to shine and this facilitated the assembling and mounting of the antennas very much, working in the sun instead of in the rain is quite a difference.
	users.telenet.be /on5kl/eu121.htm (1759 words)

	Open House
		Inishbofin, Co. Galway has overcome official neglect to become a thriving tourist destination, thanks to the hard work of the islanders.
		Just off Inishbofin lies the island of Inishshark, which was evacuated in 1960, and natives moved to houses in Cleggan.
		Until the 1970s Inishbofin depended on trawlers and the mailboat, but eventually real ferries came along followed by running water in 1972, electricity in 1982 and finally a real phone service in 1987.
	www.rte.ie /tv/openhouse/2004/0126/SimMur.html (427 words)

	The struggle for money
		The harbour at Inishbofin is under observation from the new Community Centre at the island.
		For the population in Cleggan as well as for the islanders on Inishbofin, tourism is a necessity.
		On Inishbofin, 70 houses are used throughout the year by the islanders and 50 houses are occupied only as summer residences.
	www.djh.dk /euroviews/text/sorensen.html (1661 words)

	Inisbofin, Co. Donegal
		Inishbofin - Inis Bó Finne - Island of the White Cow
		The first island I reached was Inishbofin, a mile long hill, guarded on the west by craggy rocks that the swells thundered into.
		The drop swelled until a gust of wind shook the tent and sent it, and a half dozen others, into the woven mat of fine grass and tiny rosettes of green leaves.
	irishislands.info /dlbofin.html (6572 words)

	Connemara.net news: Conamara Summer School on Inishbofin
		Inishbofin, the beautiful island off the west coast of Ireland is the venue for the Conamara Summer School run by the award winning Conamara Environmental Education Centre, Letterfrack, Co. Galway.
		Inishbofin, made famous by the poet Richard Murphy, was at one time home to Tom McIntyre and American writer Theodore Roethke.
		Inishbofin is approximately five miles long by four miles wide and is full of interesting habitats for birdwatchers and naturalists alike.
	www.connemara.net /news/index.php?id=181 (360 words)

	iExplore \| Travel Stories
		Inishbofin is one of the most westerly points in Europe and is an island only 8 kilometers long by 5 kilometers wide.
		It is estimated that Inishbofin was inhabited as far back as 4000 BC, but the first documented history of the island dates from Early Christian times.
		Colman and his monks landed on the island in 665, and the site of his monastery now holds the ruins of a 14th-century chapel, the walls and entrances of which are still standing and several large Celtic crosses dominate the area.
	www.africa.com /com/ts_aferry.jhtml (828 words)

	Syndication listings (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		“Go to Inishbofin!” our bed-and-breakfast host told my husband and me when we told her we were considering the more popular — and populated — Aran Islands.
		Inishbofin is only a mile and a half wide and twice as long, but it packs a ton of history on its rocky frame.
		As we chatted, we learned that Anne Marie has lived on Inishbofin all her life — she’s one of the island’s 180 permanent residents, and she loves it.
	www.thecatholicspirit.com /syndication/travel/synd_travel_celtic_culture.html (984 words)

	Sailing in Ireland - Inishbofin to Inishturk
		We went ashore for a much-needed shower at the Inishbofin Hostel, then had lunch before leaving.
		With the North Westerly blowing top of a five we decided on a short and relatively sheltered hop to Inishturk today, so were on a close reach once we got round the bottom of Inishbofin and had a fantastic sail.
		This island really is remote, with few if any concessions to tourists; it is at the other end of the spectrum from Killronan on Inishmore, with Inishbofin being somewhere in the middle.
	www.bluemoment.com /ireland/20.html (364 words)

	RTE News - Senior Gardaí called in to investigate Inishbofin fire
		The Garda investigation into the Inishbofin house-fire in which three elderly sisters were killed is being led by two of the West's most senior Gardaí.
		Joanne Elliot of the Inishbofin Development Association said that islanders had been appealing to the County Council since 1978 for fire fighting equipment.
		She said that a fire hydrant is stationed 100 metres from the scene and that lives could have been saved if hoses had been available.
	www.rte.ie /news/1999/0706/fire.html (537 words)

	The Examiner - News From Ireland - 13, July, 1999
		A 25 YEAR OLD Northern Ireland man charged with setting fire to the house in Inishbofin in which three sisters died last week, was remanded in custody at Galway District Court yesterday.
		He is charged with the unlawful killing of Eileen Coyne (82), of Middle Quarter, Inishbofin, and with setting fire to her house, on July 6 last.
		The coffin was borne from Inishbofin on the eight mile crossing by boat to the mainland and then on to England via Shannon airport.
	archives.tcm.ie /irishexaminer/1999/07/13/ihead_6.htm (476 words)

	gallery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Gabriel O'Halloran in 1986, in his house on Inishbofin.
		He lived for a long time on Inishbofin but is now living on Achill.
		A donkey on the eastern road on Inishbofin, probably in the 1970's.
	www.doonmore.com /gallery.htm (193 words)

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		Marram grass was planted on the dunes and fences were erected to trap the sand and rebuild the collapsed dunes.
		The Inishbofin Development Company approached Coast Watch who undertook an analysis of the problem and suggested that the local LEADER Programme should be approached for support.
		After the initial work, three employees were taken on by the Inishbofin Development Company under the FÁS Community Employment Programme to carry on the work on the beach.
	www.compass.ie /gap/31inishbofin_coastal.html (854 words)

	Area Based National Rural Development Programme (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Noel Schofield who was employed by the Inishbofin Development Company, was awarded a grant-aid of €2600.00 to take part in a two year course in to achieve a Degree in Rural Development through Distant Learning.
		Inishbofin Development Company received a grand aid of €6,000.00 for a Village Enhancement Scheme.
		Inishbofin Community Playgroup received a grant-aid of €1,200 to run a Water Safety Course, for children between the ages of 1.5 and 5 years old.
	www.oileain.ie /pages/english/nrdp.htm (1163 words)

	Spencer Auctioneers - Auctioneers and Valuers, Irish Real Estate Agents, properties in Galway and Clare, property in ...
		The cottage is well set in a prominent position in its own land on the rugged northern Connemara coastline and in an unspoilt setting with an abundance of wild flowers all around.
		In particular, the property has excellent views of the ferries travelling between Cleggan and Inishbofin and the many fishing boats and sailboats which cross the bay.
		Inishbofin lies approximately 5 km off the coast of northwest Connemara and is clearly visible from the property.
	www.spentool.com /emlaghruin.htm (676 words)

	MCI May Meet 2002 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		A range of walks to suit all levels of fitness and ability leaving at 10:00am (there is a boat charge for both Inishbofin and Mweelrea (pre-booking is not required—with the exception of the Mweelrea walk as the numbers on the boat are limited).
		Inishbofin is famed for its magnificent scenery, relaxed lifestyle and traditional music.
		With a population of 180, it is a beautiful island, five miles by two miles wide with a superb natural harbour and only a 40-minute sea voyage.
	www.mountaineering.ie /mci/OctoberMeet2003.htm (933 words)

	Spencer Auctioneers - Irish Real Estate Agents, Auctioneers and Valuers: Emlough House, Cleggan, Connemara, Co. Galway, ...
		This tranquil and beautiful island has a the daily influx of tourists coming by ferry from Cleggan to explore the islands many crags and coves and to avail of the fine beaches.
		Fabulous views across to Inishbofin, currently furnished with free standing wardrobe, chair, and double bed, 2 bedside tables, 2 lamps, and dressing table.
		A spacious room with views across to Inishbofin, pine paneled ceiling and walls, double bed, single bed, 3 bedside lockers, carpeted floor, Matsui television with Television stand.
	www.spencerauctioneers.com /emlagh.htm (1117 words)

	Clifden & Connemara - A History <continued> (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		A major monastery was founded on Inishbofin by St. Colman, a monastic exile from Lindisfarne and Iona.
		Inishbofin was taken, and the superb star-shaped fort at the mouth of the harbour was built.
		The Gaelic lords, defeated and broken, were evicted and replaced by an influx of new landlords who came from the east in Cromwell's policy of 'To Hell or to Connaught'.
	indigo.ie /~walkwest/connhist/page2.htm (1264 words)

	The Examiner - News From Ireland - 16, July, 1999 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Her personal interest in the tragedy has been warmly welcomed by the islanders, as they come to terms with the worst disaster to hit the island since nine of their community were among 25 fishermen to drown off the coast in 1927.
		She will then attend a function in the Inishbofin Community Centre where she will meet the islanders and the families of the three sisters who died last Tuesday week.
		A 25 year old Co Downman, Alan Murphy from Newcastle, is currently on remand in custody, charged with the unlawful killing of Eileen Coyne and with arson at her home on July 6.
	archives.tcm.ie /irishexaminer/1999/07/16/ihead_8.htm (276 words)

	Connemara : Side Trips \| Frommers.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		It has been said that Ireland's last unspoiled frontiers are its islands, and Inishbofin, on its own, makes a strong contribution to that claim.
		This small emerald-green gem lies 11km (7 miles) off the northwest coast of Connemara and offers not only seclusion but spectacular beauty, provided the skies are clear enough to deliver the not-to-be-believed views of and from its shores.
		Once the domain of monks, then the lair of pirate queen Grace O'Malley, later Cromwell's infamous priest-prison, and currently home to a mere 180 year-round residents, Inishbofin is both steeped in history and oozing with charm.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/connemara/1031010011.html (328 words)

	Galway Advertiser \| galwayadvertiser.ie \| galwayadvertiser.com
		An effort would be made to find a "suitable" location somewhere in the general Clifden area and, at the same time, plans would go ahead for the development of an airstrip on Inishbofin Island.
		But because of a slowness in the process for acquiring the land on the island, and some other planning hitches, it is now a battle against time to get the work started very soon on Inishbofin.
		If the planning deadlines are beaten, Inishbofin will become the fourth island of the Galway coast to have an air service, but it will have to be subsidised by the State.
	www.galwayadvertiser.ie /dws/story.tpl?inc=2004/11/18/news/53255.html (1020 words)

	ITINERARY 1-Island Hopping On The Edge Of Europe (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Atlantic islands of Aran, Inishbofin, Clare, Omey and Achill are studded with an unparalleled wealth of Pre-Christian Celtic history.
		We are going to these islands to walk and search for the remains of this ancient and fascinating culture and to reflect on how the Celts, through pilgrimage or escape, fetched up in these spectacular regions and remote island groups.
		Inishbofin is three and a half miles long by two miles wide with a population of 180.
	indigo.ie /~walkwest/itiner1.htm (590 words)

	Murphy, Richard - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Murphy, Richard (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Born at Milford House, County Mayo, he lived in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) as a child, where his father worked in the colonial service, and was educated at Magdalen College, Oxford, and the Sorbonne, Paris.
		He ran a school in Crete 1953–54 before settling on Inishbofin Island, off Galway.
		Murphy often uses journeys and rites of passage as topics for his writing.
	encyclopedia.farlex.com /Murphy,+Richard (185 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Section 9.3.5 (i) requires the planning authority to give special consideration to development for social, economic and cultural purposes in Inishbofin and to have regard to the serious difficulties involved in obtaining suitable or alternative island locations for such development.
		Section 9.3.6 (i) is concerned with extending the essential housing need category to the restoration and reconstruction of old farmhouses that are semi-ruinous or converted to farm buildings in order to facilitate the development of agri-tourism.
		However, a blanket embargo on new-build self-catering holiday accommodation throughout Inishbofin, which it appears is being applied, would seriously fetter the development of sustainable tourism on the island.
	www.pleanala.ie /REP/127/R127105.DOC (3030 words)

	Inish Bó Finne (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		This is what my love of Irish music has led me to: a sea-torn island with no electricity, minimal plumbing and a tiny potholed road not fit for donkeys.
		Inishbofin, County Galway: a speck in the Atlantic six miles out to sea from the village of Cleggan on the bald rocky coast of Connemara; a crusty weathered hunk of land five miles long and three miles wide, population 200 and dwindling.
		I was first tempted to go to Inishbofin one sodden afternoon in a Dublin pub banging with fiddles and banjos.
	ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/scatter_the_mud/excerpts/inish.htm (542 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: School of Mayo
		At a synod specially summoned to meet at Whitby in 664, the Roman method of calculation triumphed, and Colman, unwilling to abandon the practice of the "holy elders of the Irish Church", resolved to quit Lindisfarne forever.
		In 668 he crossed the seas to his native land again, and in a remote island on the western coast called Inishbofin, he built a monastery and school.
		Though Colman, we may assume, lived mainly with his own countrymen at Inishbofin, he took a deep and practical interest in his new foundation at Mayo--"Mayo of the Saxons", as it came to be called.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/10089a.htm (895 words)

	Connemara Tourism - Cleggan/Claddaghduff Ireland
		Here the sea in all its facets influences the shape of the landscape and affects the lives of all who dwell in its presence.
		The focal point of the picturesque village of Cleggan is its pier which is the closest mainland link for the islands of Inishturk and Inishbofin.
		The whole area is rich in archeological sites be it the remains of the 7th C church of St. Feichin on Omey island, the wedge tomb near Sellerna beach or the fairy hills (drumlins) of Sheeauns.
	www.connemara-tourism.org /regions/cleggan-claddaghduff.html (452 words)

	RTE News - Man charged with setting Inishbofin fire refused bail
		A 25-year-old man, who has been charged in connection with the Inisboffin house fire, which claimed the lives of three sisters, had an application for bail refused at Galway District Court this morning.
		Earlier this morning a ferry took the remains of 76-year-old Bridget McFadden from Inishboffin to the mainland fishing port of Cleggan.
		McFadden's coffin was accompanied by relatives and by Inishbofin's catholic curate Fr.
	www.rte.ie /news/1999/0712/fire.html (274 words)

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