Museum
Fort Dunree
41 locals recommend
Location
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Buncrana, DL
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n the Irish language Dunree translates as Dun Fhraoigh, meaning, “Fort of the Heather,” indicating that is was an important defensive location throughout history. Today however, its stunning natural beauty, abundant wildlife, military museum, coastal artillery display and “The most scenic coffee shop in Ireland” are drawing increasing numbers of visitors to one of Inishowen’s most beautiful locations.
n the Irish language Dunree translates as Dun Fhraoigh, meaning, “Fort of the Heather,” indicating that is was an important defensive location throughout history. Today however, its stunning natural beauty, abundant wildlife, military museum, coastal artillery display and “The most scenic coffee sho…
Fort Dunree provides the following facilities: Scenic Walks The Guns of Dunree Exhibition The Wildlife Discovery Room The Rockhill Collection Shop Cafe Auditorium
20 minute drive away. Fortress from the 18th century built on a cliff top. Now a military museum with stunning views across loughswilly .
Fort Dunree - Originally manned by the British forces in World War 1. The fort was handed over to the Irish Free State just before World War 2.
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