Tragumna Explained

Tragumna [1] is a small hamlet and beach located in the civil parish of Castlehaven about 5 km from the town of Skibbereen in County Cork, Ireland.

The small beach at Tragumna overlooks a tiny island, Drishane Island, which is about 100 metres offshore. The beach was awarded a Blue Flag for the years 2019 and 2020.[2]

A small lake (Lough) is nearby and is visited by birdwatchers. 3 km away is Lough Hyne which is a designated Marine Nature Reserve.

In March 2024, a group of ten drug smugglers, of various nationalities, landed on the beach. Dubbed the Tragumna ten, the smugglers were caught, and are now awaiting trial.[3]

References

51.5008°N -9.2667°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tráigh Omna / Tragumna . Irish Placenames Commission . logainm.ie . 21 December 2020 .
  2. Web site: Cork awarded eight Blue Flag Beaches and record number of Green Coast awards . corkbeo.ie . 11 June 2020 . 21 December 2020 .
  3. Web site: Kelleher . Niall O'Connor, Noel Baker and Oliva . 2024-03-21 . Ten men appear in courts across Co Cork charged with drug importation 'conspiracy' . 2024-03-22 . TheJournal.ie . en.