Sheephaven Bay
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Sheephaven Bay or Sheep Haven (Template:Langx)[1] is a broad, shallow inlet on the north coast of County Donegal, Ireland.[2] Bounded by the peninsulas of Rosguill to the east and Horn Head (Template:Langx) to the west, the bay is relatively protected from the full force of the Atlantic Ocean, and has supported a large herring fleet.
Etymology
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Doe Castle
Sheephaven Bay is home to Doe Castle, located near Creeslough, which was built in the early 16th century. The castle, which still stands, was a stronghold for the Clan Sweeney (Clan Suibhne) for 200 years.[3]
Settlements around the bay
References
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