Ram's Island, Northern Ireland

Thickly wooded, it is a wildlife haven and includes the ruins of a medieval Irish round tower.

[4] Ram's Island grew in size from approximately 6 to 25 acres (2.5–10 hectares) after Lough Neagh was lowered in the 19th century.

[2] In the early 19th century, the island was bought by the Baron O'Neill, who built two houses there.

[4] In 2005, the River Bann and Lough Neagh Association signed a thirty-year lease for Ram's Island.

[4] It received funding from the Lough Neagh Partnership, which was supported by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.