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Town in County Donegal, Ireland
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Carndonagh (Carn Domhnach) is a market town on the Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal. With a population of less than 2800 in 2022, it's the largest settlement in the north of the peninsula, which ends at Malin Head the most northerly point on the Irish mainland. Other villages described here are Ballyliffin and Clonmany to the west, and Moville and Greencastle on the shore of Lough Foyle. Buncrana near the foot of the peninsula is described on its own page.
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Open-air village museum showing local history from the Great Famine in the 1840s to 20th century border troubles. It was damaged by fire in 2025 but restored.
Small museum about the area's maritime history, plus planetarium show.
Reliable mid-range hotel, good service and food.
Comfy spa hotel, great sea views.
Charming small hotel with spa.
Cafe with rooms in Moville village centre.
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