Inishbiggle

Inishbiggle (Inis Bigil in Irish) is a small inhabited island off the coast of County Mayo in Ireland. Its name in Irish means "Island of Fasting." The island is situated between the northeast of achill island and the mainland, and is accessed by boat from either Doran's point at Ballycroy or Bullsmouth, Dooniver on Inishbiggle. Access is also afforded by a fully illuminated helipad, this is in place to afford emergency access. The island is 2½ km x 1 km, or 650 acres (2.6 km2) in area.