HORSE-ISLAND, an island, in the parish of CASTLEHAVEN,
Eastern Division of the barony of WEST-CARBERY,
county of CORK, and province of MUNSTER, 2 miles
(S. W.) from Castle-Towns end; containing 7 inhabitants.
It is situated in the harbour of Castlehaven, and
comprises 57 acres of excellent arable land in a high
state of cultivation. There are thin seams of coal, and
a loose, friable, brown freestone, which has been extensively
quarried for building. On the point of the island
is a tower, erected as a landmark for vessels entering
Castlehaven.