Place:Greencastle, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland

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NameGreencastle
Alt namesAn Caisleán Nuasource: Wikipedia
TypeTown
Coordinates55.2°N 6.983°W
Located inCounty Donegal, Republic of Ireland
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Greencastle is a commercial fishing port located in the north-east of the Inishowen Peninsula on the north coast of County Donegal in Ulster, Ireland. The port is on the western shores of Lough Foyle. Nowadays, given the decline in the fishing industry, it resembles more closely a 'typical' Donegal holiday village. It is located a few miles from Moville and is about 20 miles from Derry. Greencastle's name comes from the castle in the area, which, in turn, may have derived its name from the green freestone with which it was built. The castle, originally built by the Anglo-Normans, is also known as Northburgh Castle.

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