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unusual facts about Valentia Island


HMS Pargust

On 7 June 1917 Pargust was on patrol west of Valentia Island when she encountered UC-29, which had already sunk three ships in the area.


Beiginis

There is at least one other island in County Kerry called Beginish: it lies at the mouth of the River Ferta about 1 km from Valentia Island.


see also

Knightstown

Knightstown, County Kerry, the principal settlement on Valentia Island, Ireland