|
Skerries
A skerry is a small rocky island, usually defined to be too small for habitation. Skerry, skerries, or The Skerries may also refer to: Geography Northern Ireland *Skerries, County Armagh, a List of townlands in County Armagh#S, townland in County Armagh *Skerry, County Antrim, a List of civil parishes of County Antrim#S, parish in County Antrim *The Skerries, Northern Ireland Republic of Ireland *Skerries, Dublin, a seaside town in Fingal, County Dublin **Skerries railway station *Skerries, County Kildare, a List of townlands of County Kildare#Townland list, townland in County Kildare Russia *Minina Skerries *The area surrounding Taymyr Island *Sumsky Skerries Scotland *Sule Skerry *Skerryvore *A number of List of Orkney islands#List of Orkney islands, locations in the Orkney Islands **Auskerry **Pentland Skerries *A number of List of Shetland islands#Main list, locations in the Shetland Islands **Out Skerries **Gaut Skerries, in the Ramna Stacks **Ve Skerries South Georgia * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skerries, Dublin
Skerries () is a coastal town in Fingal, in the north of County Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Ireland. Skerries was historically a fishing port and later a centre of hand embroidery. These industries declined in the early 20th century, however, and it became both a resort town and a commuter town for Dublin to the south. Offshore from the town are several islands, one of which is a nature reserve, Rockabill. Etymology The name Skerries comes from the Old Norse word (), referring to a skerry − a small rocky island or reef which may be covered during high tide. In Irish this is pluralised as . Geography Skerries is on gently sloping land approaching the coast, which is partly overlooked by low bluffs. There are hills around, including Mill Hill, where a windmill has long been sited. The town itself is built around three long streets - Strand Street, Church Street and Balbriggan Road, and between the surrounding hills and beaches. Skerries South Strand is a long sandy beac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ve Skerries
The Ve Skerries or Vee Skerries (, West Skerries) are a group of low skerries (rocky islands) north west of Papa Stour, on the west coast of Shetland, Scotland. They define the southwest perimeter of St Magnus Bay. Skerries The skerries are: * North Skerry * Ormal ( - remnant or fragment) * The Clubb (Shetland dialect: hill square in shape, from - crag or rugged hill-top) * Reaverack * Helligoblo Ve Skerries Lighthouse This modern lighthouse on the west side of Ormal was erected following the loss of ''Elinor Viking''. It replaced a lighted buoy itself put in place after the loss of ''Ben Doran.'' It was also put in place to serve the increase in shipping brought about by the construction of Sullom Voe oil terminal. Built by engineer R. J. MacKay, the lighthouse was first lit on 27 September 1979. The tower is anchored with 18 steel bars, which are secured between into the skerry below. It was built to tolerate forces from the sea of up to at the base, and at the peak. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Shetland Islands
This is a list of Shetland islands in Scotland. The Shetland archipelago is located north of mainland Scotland and the capital Lerwick is almost equidistant from Bergen in Norway and Aberdeen in Scotland. The Shetland archipelago comprises about 300 islands and skerries, of which 16 are inhabited. In addition to the Shetland Mainland the larger islands are Unst, Yell and Fetlar. The definition of an island used in this list is that it is land that is surrounded by seawater on a daily basis, but not necessarily at all stages of the tide, excluding human devices such as bridges and causeways. There are four islands joined to the Shetland Mainland by bridges, East Burra, West Burra, Trondra, and Muckle Roe. There is also a bridge from Housay to Bruray. Nowhere in Shetland is more than three miles (5 km) from the sea. Mavis Grind (Old Norse for "gate of the narrow isthmus") is a narrow neck of land little more than 100 metres (328 feet) wide separating ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Out Skerries
The Out Skerries are an archipelago of islets, some inhabited, in Shetland, Scotland, and are the easternmost part of Shetland as well as Scotland. Locally, they are usually called Da Skerries or just Skerries. Geography The Out Skerries lie about northeast of Whalsay; and Bound Skerry forms the easternmost part of Shetland, lying just 300 km (around 190 miles) west from Tjeldstø in Norway. The main islands are Housay, Bruray and Grunay. The summit of Bruray, Bruray Ward, is the most easterly hill in Scotland. A large number of skerries, islets and stacks surround the main group. These include the Hevda Skerries and Wether Holm to the north, the Holm to the south and Lamba Stack and Flat Lamba Stack to the east. Stoura Stack and the Hogg are to the south of Grunay. Bound Skerry, which has a lighthouse, is flanked by Little Bound Skerry and Horn Skerry. Beyond Mio Ness at the southwest tip of Housay are North and South Benelip and the Easter Skerries, as well as Fill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Skerries (Victoria)
The Skerries are a group of three small, rocky islets located approximately offshore from the mouth of the Wingan River, in East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. The Skerries are situated within the boundaries of Croajingolong National Park, a UNESCO biosphere reserve. Geography The Skerries consist of exposed granite outcrops, rising sharply from the Bass Strait and lacking substantial vegetation. These rugged features are typical of many islets along the coast of East Gippsland. The islets are subject to harsh oceanic conditions, including strong swells and persistent winds, making access difficult except in calm weather. Ecology Fauna The Skerries are most notable for supporting a significant colony of the Australian fur seal (''Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus''), which is one of the largest in the state of Victoria. As of 2010, the population on The Skerries was estimated to be around 14,000 individuals, representing approximately 12.4% of the total population of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Skerries, Isle Of Anglesey
The Skerries () (), coming from the Old Norse word , are a group of sparsely vegetated rocky islets ( skerries), with a total area of about lying offshore from Carmel Head at the northwest corner of Anglesey, Wales. The islands are important as a breeding site for seabirds, and they attract divers, who come to visit the numerous shipwrecks. The Skerries Lighthouse sits atop the highest point in the islands. The islands can be visited by charter boat from Holyhead. The individual islets are accessible from one another at low tide and by small bridges. The name "Skerry" is the Scottish diminutive of the Old Norse "sker", and means a small rocky reef or island. The Welsh name for these islands, 'Ynysoedd y Moelrhoniaid', means "Islands of the Seals". An alternative name provided by some English-language sources is 'St Daniel's Isle'. Seabirds The islands have a seabird colony, which is particularly important for the Arctic tern, numbers of which are nationally important; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skerries Railway Station
Skerries railway station ( Irish: ''Stáisiún na Sceirí'') serves Skerries in County Dublin, Ireland. History The station opened on 25 May 1844 with the opening of the Dublin and Drogheda Railway and has continuously served passengers since, but has been closed for freight purposes since 2 December 1974. Description The station has two platforms for the lines that run through the station, with a footbridge connecting the platforms. An underpass was open for passenger use, but was permanently closed on Wednesday, 31 August 2016. Platform 1 runs mostly to the south, while platform 2 runs mostly to the north. The station is 1.6 kilometres from the Martello tower on Red Island, and 8 kilometres from Rockabill lighthouse. Services Irish Rail's Commuter service, operated by the 29000 and 22000 Class DMU fleets, is the only service that stops at the station. Other trains that pass through include the Dublin to Belfast Enterprise service, the Tara Mine zinc ore freight train led ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Orkney Islands
This is a list of Orkney islands in Scotland. The Orkney archipelago is located north of mainland Scotland and comprises over 70 islands and skerries, of which 20 are permanently inhabited. In addition to the Orkney Mainland there are three groups of islands. The North and South Isles lie respectively north and south of Mainland. The Pentland Skerries are a group of small islands in the Pentland Firth, a dangerous stretch of water between mainland Scotland and the larger islands of Orkney, through which run the strongest tidal streams in Britain. The Island of Stroma is often mistakenly included with the Orkney Islands, but is part of Caithness. The definition of an island used in this list is that it is 'land that is surrounded by seawater on a daily basis, but not necessarily at all stages of the tide, excluding human devices such as bridges and causeways'. There are four islands joined to the Orkney Mainland by a series of causeways known as the Churchill Barriers. They ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Skerries, Northern Ireland
The Skerries are a small group of rocky islands ( skerries) just off Portrush, County Antrim, on the north coast of Northern Ireland. Winkle Isle is the local name for the large Skerry island, the small Skerry being known as Castle Isle. The islands are part of an Area of Special Scientific Interest. Local boat trips from Portrush pass the Skerries en route to the Giant's Causeway. Area of Special Scientific Interest In 1996 the islands were designated as part of the Ramore Head and The Skerries Area of Special Scientific Interest. The islands are a habitat for breeding by a range of seabirds including kittiwake, black guillemot and eider duck. The temperature of the Skerries during the summer months is warmer than other parts of Northern Ireland, and so the rocks are home to particularly interesting fauna; it is the only place many southern species such as the cotton spinner sea cucumber '' Holothuria forskali'' are found in Northern Ireland. There are several protected habit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skerry
A skerry ( ) is a small rocky island, or islet, usually too small for human habitation. It may simply be a rocky reef. A skerry can also be called a low stack (geology), sea stack. A skerry may have vegetative life such as moss and small, hardy grasses. They are often used as resting places by animals such as Pinniped, seals and seabird, birds. Etymology The term ''skerry'' is derived from the Old Norse ', which means a small rocky island in the sea (which in turn derives from the Proto-Indo-European root *''sker''-, "cut", in the sense of a rock cut off from the land). The Old Norse term ' was brought into the English language via the Scots language word spelled or . It is a cognate of the Scandinavian languages' words for ''skerry'' – Icelandic language, Icelandic, , , , , found also in , , , , and (). In Scottish Gaelic, it appears as ', e.g. Sula Sgeir, in Irish language, Irish as '','' in Welsh language, Welsh as '','' and in Manx language, Manx as ''.'' Formatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skerries RFC
Skerries RFC is an Irish rugby team based in Skerries, Dublin in the province of Leinster. They play in Division 2B of the All-Ireland League. The club was founded and became a member of the Leinster Branch of the IRFU in 1926. They played their first recorded match against Drogheda, and won by 9 points to 8. The club has 2 pitches: 1x grass and 1x 3G state-of-the-art pitch (opened November 2019). The club has a long-standing relationship with the local secondary school Skerries Community College, formerly De La Salle Secondary College Skerries, where many past and current players attended. The college makes use of the grounds at Holmpatrick for training and home matches. The club has a long relationship with Dunbar RFC located on the east coast of Scotland, who they have been playing since 1952. This association is the longest continuous club fixture between a pair of Irish and Scottish rugby clubs. The club is community based and field the following teams (Levels): Male ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minina Skerries
The Minina Skerries (Russian: Шхеры Минина; ''Shkhery Minina'') are located in the Kara Sea, in the northwestern shores of Siberia. They stretch between the Mikhailov Peninsula and the mouths of the river Pyasina. Their latitude is between 74° and 75° N, and their longitude between 84° and 87° 30' E. These skerries are a complex system of islands, channels and small peninsulas on the bleak tundra coast of the Taymyr Peninsula. Winters are long and bitter, so the coast and the islands are merged as an icy whole for the greatest part of the year. The summer thaw typically lasts only about two months in an average season. The Minina Skerries include the Kolosovykh Islands, the Kolosovykh Peninsula, and the Plavnikovyye Islands, as well as other minor coastal islands and deep inlets. They all belong to the Krasnoyarsk Krai administrative division of the Russian Federation. There is a great variety of Arctic fauna in the Minina Skerries and the whole area is part of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
