Rotten Island

Coordinates: 54°37′N 8°26′W / 54.617°N 8.433°W / 54.617; -8.433
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Rotten Island
Map
Geography
LocationAtlantic Ocean
Coordinates54°37′N 8°26′W / 54.617°N 8.433°W / 54.617; -8.433
Administration
Demographics
Population0

Rotten Island (Irish: An tOileán Bréan) is a small island close to the entrance of Killybegs harbour, Donegal Bay, Ireland.

Features

Carntullagh Head and Rotten Island

Rotten Island lighthouse was established in 1838 and is still operational. It has a white conical masonry tower with a red gallery and is operated by the Commissioners of Irish Lights.[1]


Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
184111—    
18518−27.3%
18616−25.0%
18710−100.0%
188100.00%
189100.00%
190100.00%
19114—    
YearPop.±%
19268+100.0%
19363−62.5%
19460−100.0%
19513—    
19562−33.3%
19610−100.0%
196600.00%
197100.00%
YearPop.±%
197900.00%
198100.00%
198600.00%
199100.00%
199600.00%
200200.00%
200600.00%
Source: Central Statistics Office. "CNA17: Population by Off Shore Island, Sex and Year". CSO.ie. Retrieved October 12, 2016.

Other projects

Media related to Rotten Island at Wikimedia Commons

References

  1. ^ "Rotten Island Lighthouse". Lighthouse Depot. Retrieved 2008-06-27.