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#OTD in 1612 – Dungannon, Co Tyrone, is the first of 40 new boroughs to be incorporated.

Historically Tyrone stretched as far north as Lough Foyle, and comprised part of modern day County Derry east of the River Foyle. The majority of County Derry was carved out of Tyrone between 1610 – 1620 when that land went to the Guilds of London to set up profit making schemes based on natural resources located there. Tyrone was the traditional stronghold of the various O’Neill clans and…

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Eskaheen Portal Tomb

The west-east oriented Eskaheen portal tomb is the largest portal tomb on Inishowen. It is located approximately 3.0 km northwest of Muff in County Donegal, Ireland, near the border with Northern Ireland.

Read more at: https://paganplaces.com/places/eskaheen-portal-tomb/

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Exploring Ireland's Stunning Coastline: Top 10 Scenic Drives

Discovering Ireland's breathtaking coastline is a journey into a world of rugged cliffs, sweeping beaches, and charming seaside villages. With its rich history and dramatic landscapes, Ireland offers some of the most scenic drives in the world. From the wild Atlantic shores of the west to the serene bays of the east, each route promises a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage. Join us as we embark on a virtual tour of Ireland's top 10 scenic drives, where every twist and turn reveals another stunning vista and a glimpse into the soul of this enchanting island nation.

Here are the top 10 scenic drives along Ireland's coastline that promise breathtaking views and unforgettable experiences:

Ring of Kerry:

One of Ireland's most famous drives, the Ring of Kerry loops around the Iveragh Peninsula. It offers panoramic views of rugged coastline, pristine beaches, and charming villages like Killarney and Kenmare.

Wild Atlantic Way:

Stretching over 2,500 km along Ireland's western seaboard, the Wild Atlantic Way is the world's longest defined coastal touring route. Highlights include the Cliffs of Moher, Connemara National Park, and the remote Aran Islands.

Causeway Coastal Route:

Along Northern Ireland's coast, this route winds past the Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and offers views of steep cliffs, medieval castles like Dunluce Castle, and quaint fishing villages.

Dingle Peninsula:

Located in County Kerry, the Dingle Peninsula offers a quieter alternative to the Ring of Kerry. Scenic highlights include Slea Head Drive, ancient beehive huts, and stunning views of the Blasket Islands.

Slea Head Drive:

 Part of the Dingle Peninsula route, Slea Head Drive is a circular route that offers dramatic views of the Atlantic Ocean, rugged cliffs, and ancient archaeological sites.

Beara Peninsula:

 Less visited than its neighbors, the Beara Peninsula in County Cork offers remote beauty with charming villages, unspoiled landscapes, and the dramatic Healy Pass.

Connemara Loop:

 Located in County Galway, the Connemara Loop offers views of mountains, lakes, and coastal scenery. Highlights include Kylemore Abbey and the rugged Twelve Bens mountain range.

Mizen Head Drive:

 Ireland's southernmost point, Mizen Head in County Cork, offers breathtaking cliff walks, historic lighthouses, and stunning ocean views across the Atlantic.

Inishowen Peninsula:

 Located in County Donegal, the Inishowen Peninsula offers rugged coastal landscapes, sandy beaches, and the historic Grianán of Aileach stone fort with panoramic views.

Achill Island:

Connected to the mainland by a bridge in County Mayo, Achill Island boasts rugged coastal cliffs, pristine beaches like Keem Bay, and scenic drives with views of the Atlantic.

Conclusion

Exploring Ireland's stunning coastline through its top 10 scenic drives promises an unforgettable journey for any traveler. From the rugged cliffs of the Wild Atlantic Way to the serene beauty of the Causeway Coastal Route, each route offers a unique glimpse into Ireland's rich natural and cultural heritage. However, before embarking on this adventure, it's essential for international travelers to check Ireland visa requirements to ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience. Whether you're planning to marvel at the Cliffs of Moher or wander through charming coastal villages, proper visa arrangements will ensure you can focus entirely on enjoying the breathtaking landscapes and warm hospitality that define Ireland's coastal charm.

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Rosguill is a peninsula in north Donegal pointing out into the Atlantic Ocean, to the west of the well known Inishowen and Fanad Peninsulas. It is on the Wild Atlantic Way and has scenery to rival anywhere in Ireland. It is also in my home parish of Mevagh and any trip home is not complete without a jaunt along the Atlantic Drive.

Carrigart Co Donegal (Image Donegal Cottage Holidays)

Our village of Carrigart lies at the entrance to the peninsula and it was from here that I headed out last week and I hope you enjoy these few snaps from my phone.

  Celtic Cross honouring Robert Clements, the 4th Earl of Leitrim who did much to improve living conditions and employment opportunities.

The Church of Ireland Church in Carrigart

Carrigart sits on a tidal inlet of Mulroy Bay

Presbyterian Church Carrigart

The village

Carrigart village is on the shores of the sheltered Mulroy Bay overlooked by Gainne a high hill across the shore. The Carrigart restaurant is under new management and offers a very interesting menu for travellers and a very comforting log fire!

Leaving the village of Carrigart we head towards the neighbouring village of Downings crossing the area known locally as the Lee. Years ago horse racing was held here and it was a great venue for young boys playing soccer. This stone bridge, Ballyhogan Bridge,  used to be an iron bridge and we children were subjected to awful warnings from adults about the particular part of a stream that flowed under it, known as ‘The Black Hole’.

The Atlantic Drive Road. This is a loop, but I like to drive it in the other direction via Downings.

Downings, on Sheephaven Bay, has a couple of hotels and a number of restaurants. as well as the famous McNutts weavers.  Once it was a very busy herring fishing port. Its maritime history is acknowledged near the pier with a memorial to locals who drowned in the area, including the three little McCorkell children who drowned in 1921 when herding geese and they were cut off by the tide. The inscription belies the fact that their little bodies were not all recovered immediately. Their father William recovered 5 year old Elizabeth at Aughadahor  on March 22nd;  7 year old Jane was found by Edward Shiels on Downings Beach on March 29th and Willie aged 3, was found washed up on Downings Beach by Cornelius Boyce on April 7th. What a terrible tragedy for the family who lived in Aughadahor, which is on the upper end of nearby Tramore Beach.

  Tramore Beach is to the right in the background

Also at Downings Pier is a gun from the  SS Laurentic, an armed merchant cruiser that sank after hitting two mines off Fanad Head on January 25, 1917 with the loss of 354 lives.  The gun was salvaged by the Downings Diving group. These memorials are my first stopping-off point as I like to remember that the sea in all its majesty, also claims lives.

Gun from the Laurentic

Heading on, there is some spectacular scenery to the left out over Sheephaven Bay, looking towards the Ards Peninsula and Marble Hill strand with Muckish in the background. Sheephaven Bay lies between the Rosguill Peninsula and Horn Head.  Stopping places are limited but there are some viewing points along the way.  At Dooey, the little beach slopes dramatically and depending on the weather and tides it may be accessible, but is not safe for swimming.

Dooey

A few hundred metres further along there is a magnificent viewing point with views of Horn Head, back towards Dooey, and Tory Island, just about visible to the right of Horn Head, and the wild Atlantic Ocean.

  Horn Head in the distance

Looking back towards Dooey

The Atlantic Ocean meets land.

This is an Irish speaking area, known as a Gaeltacht.

In spite of the strong wind blowing on the day of my visit, the sea looked relatively calm. a large swell was expected the following day.

Here is one of my favourite views. This abandoned house was once the home of a salt working family. The 1st edition Ordinance Survey map (produced in the first half of the 19th century) shows the little cobbled beach as ‘Salt Pans’ where salt was extracted from the sea water

A short distance away is  probably one of the most spectacular views in Ireland.

The road winds around the cliff

First glimpse of Tranarossan

The famous postcard pair of beaches at Tranarossan.

Tranarossan

The scene changes every minute

In the distance is the Fanad Peninsula

The next photo of Tranarossan was taken last year on a very misty day when the sea was very calm. Tranarossan has so many moods..it is different at every visit!

Just above Tranarossan Bay it is possible to see some hard won little fields, in all probability fertilized with sea weed to turn the rough scrub into lush green fields.

  I often think that I would not mind living in this sheltered little valley with this spectacular backdrop!

Driving up the hill, a breathtaking view opens out ahead. This is the entrance to Mulroy Bay, where the Atlantic rushes in between the Rosguill and Fanad Peninsulas.

Rosguill and Fanad seperated by the Mulroy

This is known as The Bar, where boats took on the pilot

Mulroy Bay is a very scenic stretch of water.  A bridge now connects the two peninsulas

Mulroy Bay looking towards Carrigart

The Blayney Bridge in the distance

The  ancient graveyard and church ruins of Mevagh, from which the parish takes its name,  are located here at the water’s edge. Here too is an  ancient early christian cross.

  The old church in ruins

on the shores of Mulroy Bay

  The Ancient Mevagh Cross

On a clearer very calm day some years ago I was able to take these pictures.

The ‘back isles’ on Mulroy Bay from near the boatyard

View from Carrigart village towards Island Roy

At the end of the Atlantic Drive, Tramore beach comes into view again. The  Atlantic Drive, only a few miles long, is one of the most spectacular routes anywhere in Ireland.

Looking towards Tramore Beach across the famous Rosapenna Golf Links

  The  Atlantic Drive, only a few miles long, is to my mind, one of the most spectacular routes anywhere in Ireland.

There are two professional landscape photographers in the area, if you would like to see  stunning images from this beautiful part of Donegal and across the county, click on the links below!

Scenes of Donegal

Rita Wilson Photography

  Postcards from Rosguill Peninsula Co. Donegal Rosguill is a peninsula in north Donegal pointing out into the Atlantic Ocean, to the west of the well known Inishowen and Fanad Peninsulas.

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Top 10 things to do along the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland

The Wild Atlantic Way is a 2600 km touring route along the West Coast of Ireland. A popular choice for those on a vacation in Ireland and for self drive tours, it it known to be one of the longest defined coastal route in the world. The route winds it’s way all along the Irish west coast from the Inishowen Peninsula in the north down to the picturesque town of Kinsale, County Cork, in the south. Here we have put together our top picks for things to do along the Wild Atlantic Way.

1. Bastion, Kinsale

Run by husband and wife couple Paul and Helen, this moody and intimate restaurant puts Irish seafood on a pedestal. Bastion’s natural but playful flavors afforded them a Michelin star. Start your Wild Atlantic Way journey in Kinsale with a Cannon of lamb with aubergine and wild garlic or Roasted Cod Fillet Jerusalem artichoke, apple and iberico. This simple luxury, perfectly executed will gently nourish on your Wild Atlantic expedition.

2. Listen to Traditional Music

The west is known for it’s ‘craic agus ceol’ (fun and music). Nurse a delicious pint of Guinness or local IPA while listening to talented musicians sing trad favorites. The beauty of these nights is that the non-invasiveness of the music allows for and welcomes conversation and fun.

3. Skellig Michael

To the Romans and the monks who lived there, this was the very edge of the known world. Skellig Michael is as wild and west as you can get. This majestic island rising sharply out of the ocean is home to ancient monastic beehive huts and colonies of rare birds. It’s beauty and other worldliness made it the perfect backdrop for the Star Wars movie franchise to use it as a shooting location.

4. Soak up the Sun

Grab a picnic, a beach rug and maybe a book and plant yourself on the white sands of Inch Beach in Kerry, Barleycove in West Cork or Fanore in County Clare and watch the world go by. The Wild Atlantic Way is home to Ireland’s most exceptional beaches, there is nothing as relaxing as listening to the breaking of waves while a gentle cooling breeze passes over you. Swim and bathe in the pristine waters of the west coast or grab a surfboard and catch some of Ireland’s best waves in Mullaghmore, county Sligo.

5. Mizen Head

Ireland’s most southerly point. Mizen Head in West Cork offers spectacular sea views from its retired signaling station. It’s visitor centre and tours are a very popular tourist attraction along with the incredible bridge spanning from cliff to cliff over the breaking sea.

6. Linnalla Ice Cream, Clare

No one does dairy like Ireland and no one does better ice cream than Linalla. Nestled between their farm and the beach, this cafe makes some of Ireland’s best ice cream, smoothies and milkshakes. You can even see the short horn cows in the fields whose milk is used. This cafe is very friendly for all its visitors with the majority of their specialty ice creams being gluten and egg free!

7. Ailwee Caves

The Ailwee Caves visitor centre is a perfect day out for young and old alike. Despite descending hundreds of meters the guided cave tour home to ancient Irish brown bears and waterfalls totally accessible. Once finished the tour, the Ailwee Caves Bird of Prey Centre has the most extensive bird collection in Ireland with multiple daily exhibitions and also the possibility to book private hawk walks for a truly magical experience. For the more refined pallet the cave is home to multi award winning cheeses and runs tasting and making workshops during the summer months.

8. The Burren

The Burren is a UNESCO world heritage site stretching over 250km. This karst landscape is home to unique wildlife and flora found nowhere else. This ancient rocky and alien landscape is also home to Dolmen portal graves most being at least 5,000 years old… older than the pyramids of Egypt! For the photographers amongst you this will provide incredible wide open vistas and incredible landscape images.

9. Horse Riding, Sea Trails

Ride horses on beach dunes and through water overlooking the imposing mountain of Benbulben. Suitable for all experience types and all conditions. Your guide will educate you on local heritage surrounding the Irish Famine and the Spanish Armada. There are few experiences that have such beauty, history and fun all in one location!

10. Aran Islands

Situated off the coast of Galway the Aran Islands are home to Ireland’s most remote communities. A Gaeltacht (Irish speaking community) these islands are incredible tourist destinations. Woolen jumpers, handcrafted boats and ancient forts are all common sights on these heritage packed islands.

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Rathlin Island | Rathlin Island Puffins | Ballycastle | Northern Ireland Rathlin Island is just six miles from Ballycastle across the Sea of Moyle on the Causeway Coast and Glens scenic route. It is six miles long and 1 mile wide with County Antrim to the South, the Inishowen Peninsula to the West, Islay to the North, and the Mull of Kintyre to the East. Rathlin island once had a population of over 1000 but now has a current population of approximately 150. Most will visit the island by ferry boat for a day trip but some visitors may stay a night or two. There have even been several visitors that have fallen in love with island life and have never left. On the island, there is a high chance of seeing some of it's well known wildlife such as puffin birds and sealions! If you are visiting Northern Ireland, we would highly recommend making time to visit Rathlin Island and see it for yourself.

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Una buena manera de recorrer los verdes y hermosos paisajes de Irlanda es alquilar un coche. Primero debes ver qué parte del país te gustaría recorrer y entonces seguro aparecen muchos lugares atractivos y hoy en día, además, muchas rutas turísticas que se ajustan a distintos intereses de los visitantes.

Así, Irlanda nos ofrece conocer penínsulas, surfear en sus playas, recorrer acantilados, zonas remotas con construcciones megalíticas, bahías y las bendiciones de su maravillosa costa atlántica. De eso se trata el Wild Atlantic Way.

Wild Atlantic Way

Es una ruta que recorre 2600 kilómetros así que es una de las rutas costeras más extensas del mundo. Recorre la costa oeste de Irlanda arrancando en la Península Inishowen en el norte hasta bajar a la ciudad de Kinsale, en el histórico condado de Cork, en el sur.

Se trata de un recorrido absolutamente especial para los amantes de la naturaleza y sus paisajes. Tierra y océano se conjugan a lo largo de todos estos kilómetros mostrando su diversidad (producto del encuentro constante entre el agua y la tierra, entre el viento y las playas), tallando acantilados, recortando bahías, erosionando playas, uniendo aldeas, monumentos antiguos y otras maravillas.

Puntualmente la Wild Atlantic Way comienza en la Península Inishowen, en el condado de Donegal, pasa por los condados de Leitrim, Sligo, Mayo, Galway, Clare, Limerick y Kerry hasta terminar en Cork. Puedes dividirla en 14 puntos o etapas a lo largo de esos 2600 kilómetros. Apunta estos sitios emblemáticos de cada una de ellas:

De Derry a Letterkenny: la Península Inishowen.

De Letterkenny a Bunbeg: Fanad Head.

De Bunbeg a la ciudad de Donegal: la Slieve League Coast.

de Donegal a BNallina: la Bahía Donegal y Sligo.

De Ballina a Belmullet: Erris.

De Belmullet a Westport: la Isla Achill y la Bahía de Clew.

De Westport a Clifden: el Puerto de Killary.

De Clifden a Galway: Connemara.

De Galway a Kilkee: El Burren y West Clare.

De Kelkee a Tralee: el estuario del Shannon.

De Tralee a Castlemaine: la Península Dingle.

De Castlemaine a Kenmare: El Anillo de Kerry.

De Kenmare a Durrus: Beara y Sheep’s Head.

De Durrus a Kinsale: West Cork.

Bahías, montañas, aldeas costeras, promontorios rocosos, acantilados vertiginosos, faros, islas, parques nacionales, playas, ballenas, delfines, festivales culturales y verdes bosques. Un poco de todo. A lo largo de esta ruta tendrás sitios la mar de pacíficos y otros, ruidosos, imponentes. Para sacarle mejor provecho la oficina de turismo de Irlanda te ofrece el Wild Atlantic Way Passport, un souvenir único para completar el recorrido.

  El pasaporte cuesta solo 10 euros y lo compras en ciertas oficinas de correo a lo largo de la ruta. Es un librito azul con el dibujo de Irlanda en la cubierta en el que vas pegando las estampillas que recibes al momento de la compra  y que corresponden a varios lugares o Discovery Points (como se llaman), a lo largo de la ruta. Vas sellando los lugares que visitas y lo ideal es completar los 188 sitios con 118 estampillas.

Cuando llegas a las primeras 20 te puedes comunicar con la Oficina de Turismo y se te entrega un regalo.  El pasaporte es la prueba de que has recorrido esta parte de Irlanda, de que has recorrido 2500 kilómetros costeros y has obtenido así el Wild Atlantic Way Certificate, bien oficial. Además, contiene información útil sobre la ruta y sus atractivos.

Cada uno de los pasaportes que se venden tiene un n��mero específico y lo ideal es registrarlo en su sitio web porque al final puedes participar de un concurso para ganarse vacaciones de por vida en la Wild Atlantic Way.

Castillos a lo largo del Wild Atlantic Way

Hasta aquí hemos visto que la ruta costera se concentra más en la Naturaleza pero lo cierto es que verás también castillos. Hay muchos, pero siete son los más sobresalientes. Por ejemplo, en Donegal puedes incluso alojarte o pasar a comer por un castillo devenido en hotel, el Solis Lough Eske Hotel. Es un alojamiento de cinco estrellas que data del siglo XV y que alguna vez perteneció al clan O’Donnell, los padres de Donegal.

En Galway está a su vez el Castillo de Ballynahinch, también convertido en hotel. Descansa a orillas del río Owenmore, en tierras que alguna vez pertenecieron al clan O’Flaherty. En Clare, otro castillo hotel es el Castillo Gregan. Es un buen hotel para alojarse en el Burren, un paisaje de piedra caliza e inhóspito que supo inspirar a J.R.R Tolkien para escribir El Señor de los Anillos.

En Kerry está el Castillo Ballyseede, en Tralee. Es un sitio elegante, hotel de cuatro estrellas, antigua casa de los condes de Desmond y según dicen, ¡con fantasmas! Siguiendo, en Cork está el Castillo Desmond, abierto a los visitantes solamente con guía. Fue construido por un Conde de Desmond en el siglo XVI pero hoy es el Museo Internacional del Vino. El Castillo Dunguaire, en Galway, es una clásica casa-torre construida en 1520 por el clan O’ Hynes. Supo ser punto de encuentro de WB Yeats y lady Gregory, en pleno auge del revival celta.

Finalmente, en Leitrim está el Castillo Parke, justo a orillas del Lough Gill. Se trata de un castillo de la época de la Plantación (la época en la que los ingleses llevaron colonos ingleses y galeses a vivir a Irlanda, confiscando para eso tierras a familias irlandesas). De hecho, el dueño de estas tierras en particular fue llevado a Londres y ejecutado en 1591.

Alojamientos a lo largo de la Wild Atlantic Way

A lo largo de esta ruta podrás alojarte en cómodos y pintorescos Bed & Breakfast, alquilar casas particulares que se ofrecen a turistas u hoteles. En la propia página web de la ruta costera tienes una selección de estas tres opciones.

Recuerda que si no llevas tu coche a Irlanda siempre puedes alquilar uno o incluso una caravana, ara hacerlo más aventurero o pintoresco. La empresa West Coast Camper Van tiene una flota de caravanas y ofrece la posibilidad de recoger el vehículo en varios puntos a lo largo de la ruta costera. Con respecto a los coches tienes en Irlanda muchas compañías (Avis, Sixt, Europcar, etcétera).

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Inishowen, Co Donegal

Pushing out into the Atlantic, Inishowen is the largest peninsula on the island of Ireland. Shaped by the Ice Age and carved by the endless crash of the ocean, the landscape here is one of stony green hills and jagged coastal rocks. It is flanked by Lough Foyle on the east, Lough Swilly on the west and the Atlantic on the northside. In many places you pass extraordinary beaches and views that…

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Banba's Crown, Malin Head, Co Donegal

Enter Malin Head along the west side of the Wild Atlantic Way’s Inishowen Peninsula and continue to the tip called Banba’s Crown. “The Tower”, as it’s known locally, was built by the British in 1805 as part of a string of buildings right around the Irish coast to guard against a possible French invasion. Banba’s Crown, named after the mythological patron goddess of Ireland, at the tip of Malin…

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#OTD in 1612 – Dungannon, Co Tyrone, is the first of 40 new boroughs to be incorporated.

#OTD in 1612 – Dungannon, Co Tyrone, is the first of 40 new boroughs to be incorporated.

Historically Tyrone stretched as far north as Lough Foyle, and comprised part of modern day County Derry east of the River Foyle. The majority of County Derry was carved out of Tyrone between 1610 – 1620 when that land went to the Guilds of London to set up profit making schemes based on natural resources located there. Tyrone was the traditional stronghold of the various O’Neill clans and…

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#OTD in 1612 – Dungannon, Co Tyrone, is the first of 40 new boroughs to be incorporated. Historically Tyrone stretched as far north as Lough Foyle, and comprised part of modern day County Derry east of the River Foyle.

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#OTD in 1612 – Dungannon, Co Tyrone, is the first of 40 new boroughs to be incorporated. Historically Tyrone stretched as far north as Lough Foyle, and comprised part of modern day County Derry east of the River Foyle.

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#OTD in 1612 – Dungannon, Co Tyrone, is the first of 40 new boroughs to be incorporated. Historically Tyrone stretched as far north as Lough Foyle, and comprised part of modern day County Derry east of the River Foyle.

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Inishowen, Co Donegal

Pushing out into the Atlantic, Inishowen is the largest peninsula on the island of Ireland. Shaped by the Ice Age and carved by the endless crash of the ocean, the landscape here is one of stony green hills and jagged coastal rocks. It is flanked by Lough Foyle on the east, Lough Swilly on the west and the Atlantic on the northside. In many places you pass extraordinary beaches and views that…

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Banba's Crown, Malin Head, Co Donegal

Banba’s Crown, Malin Head, Co Donegal

Enter Malin Head along the west side of the Wild Atlantic Way’s Inishowen Peninsula and continue to the tip called Banba’s Crown. “The Tower”, as it’s known locally, was built by the British in 1805 as part of a string of buildings right around the Irish coast to guard against a possible French invasion. Banba’s Crown, named after the mythological patron goddess of Ireland, at the tip of Malin…