Fanad
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Fanad is a peninsula that lies between Lough Swilly and Mulroy Bay on the north coast of County Donegal in Ireland. There is a signposted scenic tour around the peninsula.
Fanad is famed for its rugged coastline, providing many fine areas for pollock fishing. Boasts of the monsters caught can often be heard in the many pubs on the peninsula.
Fanad is well-known locally for its sporting achievements. The local Gaelic Athletic Association club [1] has won many underage titles in the last 10 years. The local soccer team Fanad United has consistently been among the best intermediate soccer teams in the country
Fanad was the seat of the high kings of Ireland from the Cenel Connell. Congal Mac Fergus Fanad was high king of Ireland from 700 ad until his death in 710 ad. The Scotish Kings also trace their origins from Fanad. Irish families from Fanad include the O'Breslin-Fanad, The O'Donnel's, The O'Tunnys, and the scot galowgals, MacSweneys. The royal seat of Cenel Connell power in Fanad was at Cashelmor in "between the waters" <north-west Fanad>.
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- Fanad Head Lighthouse Commissioners of Irish Lights
- Fanad Web Site
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