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Dunfanaghy, Donegal, Ireland

330. Dunfanaghy

A most scenic resort with Killyhoey Beach fringing the Atlantic. The beach features on many of the 18 holes at the scenic Dunfanaghy Golf Club. An ideal base for touring Horn Head and the northern peninsulas. "McSwiney's Gun" is a natural blow hole which gives a loud report at certain conditions of the tide. A famine centre in the town remembers the terrible 19th century famine which ravaged Ireland. The only place in Ireland where the corncrake can be heard in its natural habitat, Dunfanaghy is also a major centre for brown trout anglers and special interest holidays.

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331. Dungloe

Dungloe is a lively and thriving town with a population of about 900. During the August Bank Holiday weekend each year the 'Mary from Dungloe Festival' is held in the town. It is the principal town in the Rosses, is an important game angling centre and colourful resort situated on an island-studded bay. It is an ideal base to explore the Gaelic speaking Rosses and Gweedore, where, for much of the drive, you will see shop signs in the Irish language. The signposting may be bilingual or just in Irish. Where the latter applies, you will find the English place name in parenthesis.

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332. Dunkineely

Set on the northern shore of Donegal Bay, the village is close to the very scenic peninsula, rich in wildlife, which leads to St. John's Point.

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333. Dunlewy

Dominated by Errigal Mountain, this tiny village overlooks two lovely lakes which run the length of the valley. Many fine walks, including one to the summit of Errigal and another through Poisoned Glen are some of the feaures of this valley.

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334. Fahan

There is a finely carved cross-slab to the east of the modern church which dates from the 7th-9th century. The only Greek inscription known from early christian Ireland is on one face and reads "Glory and honour to the Father Son and Holy Spirit". Another cross-slab is set into the wall outside the cemetery. The crozier of St. Mura, the first abbot of the original 7th century monastery, and the shrine of St. Mura's Bell, are in the National Museum in Dublin. Lough Swilly Yacht Club is situated here and a 350-berth marina has been developed.

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