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Sciollán Rock

Islet

What is recorded here

Sciollán Rock is a yellow islet in County Cork named for its shape like a seed potato cut in half. The clear identity comes from both its visible form and alternative name Carraig Bhuí. It may have marked a coastal path, tempted fishermen with false depth, or simply amused people who saw a kitchen object floating at sea.
Named after its resemblance to a Sciollán (a seed potato traditionally cut in half). It's alternative name Carraig Bhuí is due to its yellow colour.

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