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Sheephaven Bay

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Sheephaven Bay or Sheep Haven ({{Irish place name|Cuan na gCaorach|no_translate=true}}){{cite web | url = https://www.logainm.ie/en/111434 | title = Cuan na gCaorach/Sheep Haven | website = Placenames Database of Ireland (logainm.ie) | access-date = 20 March 2023}} is a broad, shallow inlet on the north coast of County Donegal, Ireland.{{Cite web|url = http://www.sheephavenbay.com/local-news/4531/History-of-Dunfanaghy/|title = History of Dunfanaghy - Sheephaven Bay|date = |access-date = |website = www.sheephavenbay.com|publisher = |last = |first = }} Bounded by the peninsulas of Rosguill to the east and Horn Head ({{langx|ga|Corrán Binne}}) to the west, the bay is relatively protected from the full force of the Atlantic Ocean, and has supported a large herring fleet.

Etymology

The Irish name {{lang|ga|Cuan na gCaorach}} may be a recent translation of the English name to Irish. Some older maps say "Ship Haven", with Irish translation {{lang|ga|Cuan na Long}}, but this is considered incorrect.

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.{{Cite web|url=http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/north-west/doecastle/|title=Heritage Ireland - Doe Castle|website=www.heritageireland.ie|access-date=24 November 2017}}

==Settlements around the bay==

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==References==

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Category:Bays of County Donegal

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