Rotten Island

Rotten Island
Native name: <span class="nickname" ">An tOileán Bréan

The lighthouse
Geography
Location Atlantic Ocean
Coordinates 54°37′N 8°26′W / 54.617°N 8.433°W / 54.617; -8.433Coordinates: 54°37′N 8°26′W / 54.617°N 8.433°W / 54.617; -8.433
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

Carntullagh Head and Rotten Island

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

  1. "Rotten Island Lighthouse". Lighthouse Depot. Retrieved 2008-06-27.


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