Rotten Island

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Rotten Island
Irish: An tOileán Bréan

County Donegal

File:Lighthouse on Rotten Island - geograph.org.uk - 1214797.jpg
The lighthouse
Location
Location: 54°36’53"N, 8°26’25"W
Grid reference: G716741
Data
Population: 0

Rotten Island is a small island close to the entrance of Killybegs Harbour, an inlet of Donegal Bay, in County Donegal.

File:Carntullagh Head and Rotten Island - geograph.org.uk - 1217158.jpg
Carntullagh Head and Rotten Island

Rotten Island Lighthouse was established in 1838 and is still operational. It has a white conical masonry tower with a red gallery and is operated by the Commissioners of Irish Lights.[1]

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