Inishowen

The Grianán of Aileach is a stone fort on the Inishowen peninsula.

Inishowen (Irish: Inis Eoghain) is a peninsula in County Donegal, and the largest in Ireland. Malin Head, the most northern point in Ireland is located at the tip of the peninsula. The coastline offers magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Predating the formation of Donegal by centuries, the area was named Inis Eoghain (the Island of Eoghan) after Eoghan, son of Niall of the Nine Hostages (Niall Naoigeallach, a High King of Ireland), whose name was also used for Tyrone (Irish: Tír Eoghain). Historically the Inishowen area also includes the area of County Derry to the west of the Foyle river, including the city of Derry. Dunree Fort and Neds Point Fort were built on the west side of peninsula. The ancient Grianán Ailigh fort at Burt was the one time seat of the High Kings of Ireland, including both High Kings of the Mac Lochlainn Clan, who held power in Inis Eoghain for many centuries.

See also: Geography of Ireland

External link: Inishowen website (http://www.inishowenheritage.com/inishowen)

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