Sheephaven Bay or Sheep Haven ( Irish: Cuan na gCaorach) [1] is a broad, shallow inlet on the north coast of County Donegal, Ireland. [2] Bounded by the peninsulae of Rosguill, to the east and Horn Head ( Irish: Corrán Binne) to the west, the bay is relatively protected from the full force of the Atlantic Ocean, and has supported a vibrant herring fleet.
The Irish name Cuan na gCaorach may be a recent translation of the English name to Irish. Some older maps have referred to "Ship Haven", with Irish translation Cuan na Long, however this form is considered incorrect. [1]
Sheephaven Bay is home to Doe Castle, located near Creeslough, which was built in the early 16th century. The castle, which still stands, was a stronghold for the Clan Sweeney ( Clan Suibhne) for 200 years. [3]
55°11′46″N 7°54′00″W / 55.196°N 7.900°W
Sheephaven Bay or Sheep Haven ( Irish: Cuan na gCaorach) [1] is a broad, shallow inlet on the north coast of County Donegal, Ireland. [2] Bounded by the peninsulae of Rosguill, to the east and Horn Head ( Irish: Corrán Binne) to the west, the bay is relatively protected from the full force of the Atlantic Ocean, and has supported a vibrant herring fleet.
The Irish name Cuan na gCaorach may be a recent translation of the English name to Irish. Some older maps have referred to "Ship Haven", with Irish translation Cuan na Long, however this form is considered incorrect. [1]
Sheephaven Bay is home to Doe Castle, located near Creeslough, which was built in the early 16th century. The castle, which still stands, was a stronghold for the Clan Sweeney ( Clan Suibhne) for 200 years. [3]
55°11′46″N 7°54′00″W / 55.196°N 7.900°W