Buncrana

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Buncrana sits on Lough Swilly's eastern shore in County Donegal, serving as the main town on the Inishowen Peninsula with nearly 7,000 residents. The R238 connects it to Letterkenny (40km) and continues from Derry (22km across the border). Its modern marina anchors the waterfront, while Swan Park's restored 19th-century castle houses a heritage center overlooking the lough. The town provides easy access to Malin Head, the scenic Inishowen drives, and day trips to Slieve League cliffs or Portsalon golf course.