Dunree
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Dunree is an area in north-west Inishowen
, in Co. Donegal, Ireland
, and part of the parish of Desertegney.
The area has a small local population. It has some tourist attractions such as Dunree strand, however, it is most noted for its military museum, Fort Dunree
.
Dunree is also noted to have the largest percentage of sex offenders in ireland with 45% of the inhabitats currently on thhe sex offenders registrar.
Fort Dunree is located about seven miles north of Buncrana and situated along the shores of Lough Swilly
. The museum houses a display of military memorabilia and artefacts as well as an array of large guns from the twentieth century. There are audio-visual displays, scenic walks and a wildlife exhibition
Inishowen
Inishowen is a peninsula in County Donegal, part of the Province of Ulster in the north of Ireland. It is also the largest peninsula in all of Ireland. Inishowen is a picturesque location with a rich history...
, in Co. Donegal, Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
, and part of the parish of Desertegney.
The area has a small local population. It has some tourist attractions such as Dunree strand, however, it is most noted for its military museum, Fort Dunree
Dunree Fort
Fort Dunree , located on the west side of the Inishowen peninsula in the north of Ireland, is a Napoleonic period fort. The fort is located on a rocky promontory accessed over a natural fissure. It was remodelled in 1895 to have 2 x 4.7 inch QF guns below, and later 12 pounder QF and 2 x 6 inch ...
.
Dunree is also noted to have the largest percentage of sex offenders in ireland with 45% of the inhabitats currently on thhe sex offenders registrar.
Fort Dunree is located about seven miles north of Buncrana and situated along the shores of Lough Swilly
Lough Swilly
Lough Swilly in Ireland is a glacial fjord or sea inlet lying between the western side of the Inishowen Peninsula and the Fanad Peninsula, in County Donegal. Along with Carlingford Lough and Killary Harbour it is one of three known glacial fjords in Ireland....
. The museum houses a display of military memorabilia and artefacts as well as an array of large guns from the twentieth century. There are audio-visual displays, scenic walks and a wildlife exhibition