Maínis

Maínis or Mweenish[2] is an island off the Conamara coast in the heart of the Conamara Gaeltacht. The island is close to Carna and linked to the mainland by a bridge. It is noted for its isolation and rugged beauty.

Maínis
Maínis is located in island of Ireland
Maínis
Maínis
Geography
LocationAtlantic Ocean
Coordinates53.3002°N 9.8763°W / 53.3002; -9.8763
Administration
ProvinceConnacht
CountyGalway
Demographics
Population127 (2022)[1]

Notable people
  • Colman Ó Cathasaig
Historical population
YearPop.±%
1841649—    
1851471−27.4%
1861523+11.0%
1871418−20.1%
1881510+22.0%
1891514+0.8%
1901425−17.3%
1911376−11.5%
1926313−16.8%
YearPop.±%
1936250−20.1%
1946215−14.0%
1951206−4.2%
1956201−2.4%
1961215+7.0%
1966196−8.8%
1971198+1.0%
1979182−8.1%
1981188+3.3%
YearPop.±%
1986170−9.6%
1991149−12.4%
1996150+0.7%
2002146−2.7%
2006140−4.1%
2011145+3.6%
2016137−5.5%
2022127−7.3%
Source: Central Statistics Office. "CNA17: Population by Off Shore Island, Sex and Year". CSO.ie. Retrieved 12 October 2016.

References
  1. Population Density and Area Size (Report). Central Statistics Office. 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  2. Maínis, www.logainm.ie


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