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Donegal

Donegal county (Republic of Ireland) are in the northern Republic of Ireland, northernmost in the country, in Ulster Province, bounded on the north and west by the Atlantic Ocean. It have numerous mountains, many small lakes and rivers. Numerous islands lie on shoreline of the county.

The soil is not fertile. It have small crops of barley and wheat are grown in many areas. About 35% of the land is in pasture, cattle, sheep, and poultry are raised extensively. The main manufactures are linens, muslins, woolens and Donegal homespun. Donegal was called "Tyrconnell" in ancient times. Along the coast are many ruins of castles. It includes: Northern Irish kings, head of Lough Swilly, and Kilbarron Castle. Donegal, county town is Lifford. It has an area of 4,830 square kilometers (1865 sq mi). It also has a population of 128,117 (estimated in 19


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