Rotten Island
Native name: <span class="nickname" ">An tOileán Bréan | |
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The lighthouse | |
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Geography | |
Location | Atlantic Ocean |
Coordinates | 54°37′N 8°26′W / 54.617°N 8.433°WCoordinates: 54°37′N 8°26′W / 54.617°N 8.433°W |
Country | |
Province | Ulster |
County | Donegal |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 |
Rotten Island (Irish: An tOileán Bréan) is a small island close to the entrance of Killybegs harbour, Donegal Bay, Ireland.
Features
Rotten Island lighthouse was established in 1838 and is still operational. It has a white conical masonry tower with a red gallery and is operated by the Commissioners of Irish Lights.[1]
Other projects
Media related to Rotten Island at Wikimedia Commons
References
- ↑ "Rotten Island Lighthouse". Lighthouse Depot. Retrieved 2008-06-27.
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