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The last twenty three residents of Inishark Island (sometimes called Shark Island)
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The last twenty three residents of Inishark Island (sometimes called Shark Island)
The last twenty three residents of Inishark Island (sometimes called Shark Island), off the coast of County Galway, Ireland, are pictured evacuating the Island. The residents have lost their battle with the winds. After being cut off from the mainland for weeks, sometimes months on end, the six families have left for the mainland to live in houses provided by the Irish government. 21st October 1960
Cyril Maitland
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Ireland
DM M7813
Media ID 21820132
© Mirrorpix
1960 Coast Evacuation Fishing Boat Inishshark Ireland Irish Migration Moving Rural
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This poignant print captures the final moments of Inishark Island's last twenty-three residents as they bid farewell to their beloved home. Known as Shark Island, this remote community off the coast of County Galway, Ireland, has succumbed to the relentless winds that have battered its shores for generations. Cut off from the mainland for weeks and sometimes months on end, these six families have made the heart-wrenching decision to evacuate. In this snapshot frozen in time on October 21st, 1960, we witness a bittersweet scene unfolding. The fishing boat that once sustained them now serves as their vessel towards an uncertain future on the mainland. Children cling tightly to their parents' hands while elders gaze back at their island with a mix of nostalgia and resignation etched upon their faces. Their departure marks not only a physical migration but also an emotional one - leaving behind cherished memories and ancestral ties rooted deep within Inishark's rugged landscape. Yet amidst this loss lies hope; houses provided by the Irish government await them in new communities where they will rebuild their lives. Cyril Maitland's evocative lens captures both the resilience and vulnerability of these islanders who have weathered storms both literal and metaphorical throughout history. This photograph stands as a testament to human adaptability in face of adversity and reminds us all of our shared connection to land, community, and our collective capacity for survival.
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