Nun's Island, Galway
Island and electoral district in Galway, Ireland
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Nun's Island (sometimes Nuns Island; Irish: Oileán Ealtanach / Altanach, meaning ' island of the flock of birds"')[1][2] is an island on the River Corrib in Galway city, and an electoral division,[3] close to Galway Cathedral.[4] It is the location of St Joseph's Patrician College ("The Bish"), Nuns Island Theatre, some buildings operated by the University of Galway,[5][6][7] and the site of the former Nun's Island Distillery, and Galway Crystal.[8] Its name derives from a former Poor Clares' convent on the island,[9] which was founded in 1649.[10]
Native name: Oileán Ealtanach Nickname: Nuns Island Nuns' Island | |
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A view of Nun's Island c. 1865 - 1914 | |
 Interactive map of Nun's Island | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Galway city |
| Coordinates | 53°16′26″N 9°03′31″W |
| Adjacent to | Corrib River |
| Total islands | 1 |
