Mason Island (

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: ''Oileán Máisean'') is an uninhabited island located off the

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coast near the village of Carna.

History

The island has been uninhabited since 1957, but used to be home to 114 people. There are some abandoned properties on the island and some refurbished holiday homes which are available for rental. The island is not serviced by any ferries. Some early Christian relics have also been found on the island.Mason Island, Co. Galway
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{{County Galway Uninhabited islands of Ireland Islands of County Galway