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Mangabey Island

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Mangabey Island is a small islet in County Dublin, recorded only as a place name and location. It may have been a marker for sailors, a refuge for herons, or a forgotten boundary between land and sea. The name resists easy explanation, which suggests the island still keeps part of its history private.
Mangabey Island is recorded as a islet in County Dublin. Its open map record supplies this location and any linked names or public references.
Mangabey Island is a small islet located in the vicinity of Howth Head in County Dublin, historically noted for its connection to the broader coastal geography and maritime activity of the area. The name may derive from the French "mangabey," a type of monkey, though its exact etymology and any specific historical significance remain unclear.

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