Fanad

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Fanad Lighthouse
Fanad Lighthouse Co Donegal Lough Swilly and Mulroy Bay
Location:	Irish Coast, Ireland
Characteristic:	Irish Coast Rock mark

Fanad (official name: Fánaid)^[1] 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.^[2] Fanad is noted for its rugged coastline - which provides many areas for pollock fishing.

1 History
2 Sport
3 See also
4 References
5 External links

[edit] History

Fanad was the seat of the high kings of Ireland from the Cenél Conaill. Congal Mac Fergus Fanad was high king of Ireland from 700 ad until his death in 710 ad. The Scottish 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, and Clinton.^{[citation needed]} The royal seat of Cenel Connell power in Fanad was at Cashelmor in "between the waters" north-west of Fanad.

[edit] Sport

Fanad Gaels, the local Gaelic Athletic Association club, 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.^{[citation needed]} Their manager Oliver Horgan is from Galway.