Fort Dunree
Coastal fortification with historic significance
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Historic

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Museum

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Fort Dunree, located on the Inishowen peninsula in County Donegal, Ireland, is a coastal defence fortification with a rich history. Originally built during the Napoleonic Wars, it was later armed with various guns and played a strategic role in defending Lough Swilly. After British sovereignty, it was handed over to Ireland in 1938. Today, Fort Dunree is a military museum showcasing restored guns, exhibitions on local wildlife, and offers visitors a glimpse into its fascinating past as a key defensive stronghold.

It is free to roam around the fort but to enter the fort/museum it costs €8 per adult. Very interesting if you enjoy wartime history. Make sure to do the short (but steep walk up around the fort to take in the views of Dunree Bay)

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