Great Saltee
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Great Saltee
The islands are formed on some of the most ancient rock in Europe dating back to Pre-Cambrian times. They have been inhabited by Early Christians, Vikings, Normans and medieval monks who farmed the islands and fished the bountiful waters around the island.
On a busy shipping route, stories of piracy and smuggling abound.
In 1798, rebel leaders, John Colclough and Bagnel Harvey, hid out in caves on the island before being captured and later hanged from the bridge in Wexford town.
In 1943 Michael Neale purchased the Saltees.
More information about the islands can be found at salteeislands.info
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