Crowdfunders out in Force to buy West Cork island

A West Cork island could become the first crowdfunded private island in the world. A crowdfunding site is aiming to purchase its very own piece of paradise which will be called the Principality of Islandia.

And Mannion’s Island in picturesque Dunmanus Bay off the south coast is one of the five contenders for a Star Wars-style retreat. The website, fittingly called letsbuyanisland.com, has already raised just over €90,000 from 52 investors, and has a target of around €360,000.