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Maínis
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Maínis or Mweenish is an island off the Connemara 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.
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- Instance of
- island
- Country
- Republic of Ireland
- Located in
- County Galway
- Body of water
- Atlantic Ocean
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- Maínis, Co. na Gaillimhe.jpg
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- County Galway
- native label
- Maínis
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Maínis or Mweenish is an island off the Connemara 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.
==Notable people== Colman Ó Cathasaigh - traditional boat builder
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