Islands of Ireland: Cruising to wonderful Whiddy

One of the more surprising facts about Whiddy Island in Bantry Bay is the size of its population in the 19th century.

Islands of Ireland: Cruising to wonderful Whiddy
Mon, 16 Jul, 2018 - 01:00

One of the more surprising facts about Whiddy Island in Bantry Bay is the size of its population in the 19th century, writes Dan MacCarthy.

The island was home to 729 people in 1841 — hard to believe now when today there are just a scattering of houses and farm holdings.

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