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Fort Dunree

Lough Swilly, County Donegal

A clifftop fort guarding a deep-water lough.

Fort Dunree was built after 1798 to guard Lough Swilly against a French invasion, and was heavily armed with guns in both world wars, when the Royal Navy used the lough. It was handed over to Ireland in 1938, one of the three 'Treaty Ports'.

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When
1798 to 1990s
Where
55.2000, -7.5530
Group
Secret bunkers & war sites

Visiting

Open to visitors, with walks on the headland.

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