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Capel Island and Knockadoon Head

Ireland, Munster

Capel Island and Knockadoon Head

LocationIreland, Munster
RegionMunster
TypeNature Reserve
Coordinates51.8821°, -7.8519°
Established1985
Area1.43
Nearest CityYoughal (8 km)
Major CityCork (50 km)

About Capel Island and Knockadoon Head

Comprises all of Capel Island off the south coast near Youghal, part of Knockadoon headland opposite the island and the intervening sea area. The 37-metre high Capel Island is an offshore outcrop of the Old Red Sandstone.