Rerrin (Irish: Raerainn) is the main village on Bere Island, located in County Cork, Ireland. The village sits on the northern side of the island, adjacent to the sheltered mooring of Lawrence Cove. The name also refers to the surrounding townland.
Etymology and Historical Records
Historical records list the name as Rurryne in the Calendar of Patent Rolls of James I, dated 1611. The modern Irish name is Raerainn.
Geography
Rerrin is situated on the eastern end of Bere Island, at coordinates 51°38′03″N 09°49′07″W. The village extends from the harbour uphill to a scatter of old military buildings on the higher ground. The total area of the settlement is approximately 1.18 km² (0.46 sq mi).
Amenities
The village contains a pub, a general store/post office, and a coffee shop/restaurant. A ferry service operates from Rerrin to the mainland at Castletownbere.
Historical Significance
The military buildings on the hill above Rerrin are remnants of the island's long association with the British military, which valued Bere Island's strategic position in Bantry Bay. The stone pier in Lawrence Cove was built by the British Navy in 1797.
See also
- List of towns and villages in Ireland
- Bere Island
