Peninsula in County Sligo, Ireland
Maugherow PeninsulaMachaire Eabha |
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Location | Ireland |
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Area | 57.2 km2 (22.1 sq mi) |
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County | Sligo |
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Population | 3,105 (2016[1]) |
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Pop. density | 54.3/km2 (140.6/sq mi) |
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The Maugherow Peninsula (Irish: Machaire Eabha)[2] is the largest and westernmost peninsula of County Sligo, Ireland. It is also less commonly referred to as the Raghly Peninsula, after Raghly Point (Irish: Gob Reachla), which is itself a headland of the peninsula. The peninsula acts as the northern boundary of Sligo Bay.
The peninsula's rugged coastline and exposed location has made it far less popular as a tourist destination than some of Sligo's other peninsulas, such as Mullaghmore, Rosses Point and Coolera. The area is largely flat and agricultural in nature, characterised by ribbon development.[3] Carney is the sole nucleated village on the peninsula proper, while the larger town of Grange is located on the margins of the peninsula.
Places of interest
Gallery
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Ballygilgan
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Raghly Harbour
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Lissadell House
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Streedagh
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Yellow Strand
See also
References
54°21′25″N 8°36′50″W / 54.357°N 8.614°W / 54.357; -8.614