Inis Bó Finne

Inis Bó Finne, "Island of the White Cow," takes its name from Irish mythology concerning a magical white cow stolen by the one-eyed Balor of Tory Island and hidden on this island—a legendary tale connecting the place to pre-Christian tradition. The name's etymology is confirmed across multiple sources: inis (island), bó (cow), and finne (white). Definite settlement traces on Inishbofin begin i...