Islands in Ireland map & data
There are 1,805 islands mapped in Ireland, spread over 4 counties. The most are in Connacht (904), Munster (516) and Ulster (264) - Connacht alone holds 50% of them. 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Great Saltee, Capel Island and An Tor Mór.
Islands by county
Notable islands in Ireland
- Great SalteeLeinster
- Capel IslandMunster
- An Tor MórUlster
- An TorConnacht
- Little SalteeLeinster
- An Blascaod MórMunster
- Inis BeagUlster
- An tOileán IarthachConnacht
- An Charraig FhadaMunster
- Inis Bó FinneUlster
- An tOileán ThiarConnacht
- An TiarachtMunster
- Inis Mhic an DoirnUlster
- An tOileán ThoirConnacht
- Inis Mhic UileáinMunster
- Inis SionnaighUlster
- Cruach na CaoileConnacht
- Inis OírrMunster
- Oileán an BhráigheUlster
- CruachnaitConnacht
- MaolánMunster
- Oileán an GhamhnaUlster
- Dubhoileán MórConnacht
- Oileán Dá CheannMunster
- ToraighUlster
- FornaisConnacht
- Oileán na gCapallMunster
- UaighUlster
- FraochoileánConnacht
- Oileán na nÓgMunster
- Inis BigilConnacht
- Oileán ÉinneMunster
- Inis BigirConnacht
- Sceilig BheagMunster
- Inis DoireConnacht
- Sceilig MhichílMunster
- Inis DúroisConnacht
- Inis Gé ThuaidhConnacht
- Inis LéithConnacht
- Inis Mhic CionaithConnacht
What's in this layer
Every island in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Named islands and islets.
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Frequently asked questions
How many islands are there in Ireland?
This layer holds 1,805 islands in Ireland, the most of them in Connacht. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of islands in Ireland?
Yes. Own the layer ($5 once, or every Ireland layer with the $29 Country Pass) and export it from the studio as CSV, Shapefile, GeoJSON, KML, GPX, ArcGIS, QGIS, PNG or PDF.
Is it free to put islands on my map?
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What information comes with each island?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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