Narin
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| Narin An Fhearthainn |
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| Irish grid reference G818944 |
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| Province: | Ulster | |
| County: | County Donegal | |
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Narin (Irish: An Fhearthainn) is a small village on Gweebara Bay on the west coast of County Donegal in the Republic of Ireland. The topography is rough rolling bogland and craggy low hills. Narin Strand is a sand beach approximately two kilometers long. Inishkeel island is located approximately 250 meters from the mainland in Gweebara Bay and can be reached on foot at low tide by crossing a tidal sand bank. The population of Narin is spread sparsely around the countryside in mostly modern housing. There is a large tourist trade serviced by several B&Bs and caravan parks. The local amenities consist of two pubs, The Cope convenience store and beach front and caravan park shops. There is also an 18 hole golf course with club house. Narin is situated 9km north of Ardara, 12km northwest of Glenties and 25km south of Dungloe.
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 Narin Strand. |
 Sunset over Portnoo from Narin Strand. |
