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| name = County Donegal<br />
| native_name = Contae Dhún na nGall<br />
| native_name_lang = ga<br />
| settlement_type = [[County]]<br />
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| image_map = Island of Ireland location map Donegal.svg<br />
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| map_caption = Location of County Donegal in Ireland<br />
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| subdivision_type = [[Country]]<br />
| subdivision_name = [[Ireland]]<br />
| subdivision_type1 = [[Province]]<br />
| subdivision_name1 = [[Ulster]]<br />
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| seat_type = County town<br />
| seat = [[Lifford]]<br />
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| unit_pref = Metric<br />
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| area_total_km2 = 4,861<br />
| area_rank = 4th<br />
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| population_total = 159,192<br />
| population_as_of = 2016<br />
| population_rank = 9th<br />
| population_density_km2 = auto<br />
| timezone1 = [[Western European Time|WET]]<br />
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| area_code = 074<br />
| iso_code = IE-DL<br />
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'''County Donegal''' ({{lang-ga|Contae Dhún na nGall}}) is a county in [[Ireland]]. It is part of the [[Province of Ulster]] and is located in the northwest of the country. The county town is [[Lifford]]. It is named after the town of [[Donegal]] ({{lang-ga|Dún na nGall}}), which means "fort of the foreigners."<br />
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== Geography ==<br />
County Donegal is the fourth-largest county in Ireland by area and the largest in [[Ulster]]. It is bordered by the [[Atlantic Ocean]] to the west and north, [[County Londonderry]] to the east, and [[County Tyrone]] to the southeast. The county also shares a border with [[County Fermanagh]] and [[County Leitrim]].<br />
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The county is known for its rugged coastline, which includes the [[Slieve League]] cliffs, some of the highest sea cliffs in Europe. The [[Derryveagh Mountains]] dominate the landscape, with [[Mount Errigal]] being the highest peak in the county.<br />
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== History ==<br />
County Donegal has a rich history that dates back to ancient times. It was part of the ancient kingdom of [[Tír Chonaill]], which was ruled by the [[O'Donnell dynasty]]. The county played a significant role in the [[Nine Years' War (Ireland)|Nine Years' War]] and the [[Flight of the Earls]].<br />
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== Demographics ==<br />
As of the 2016 census, County Donegal had a population of 159,192. The county has a significant [[Gaeltacht]] area, where the [[Irish language]] is still spoken as a community language. The largest town in the county is [[Letterkenny]], which is also the largest urban area in the county.<br />
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== Economy ==<br />
The economy of County Donegal is primarily based on agriculture, fishing, and tourism. The county is known for its traditional crafts, including [[tweed]] and [[knitting]]. Tourism is a significant industry, with visitors attracted to the county's natural beauty, historical sites, and cultural heritage.<br />
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== Culture ==<br />
County Donegal has a rich cultural heritage, with a strong tradition of music, dance, and storytelling. The county is known for its traditional Irish music, and it has produced many famous musicians and bands. The [[Donegal fiddle]] style is a distinctive form of Irish traditional music.<br />
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== Transport ==<br />
County Donegal is served by a network of roads, including the [[N15 road (Ireland)|N15]], [[N13 road (Ireland)|N13]], and [[N56 road (Ireland)|N56]] national primary roads. The county does not have a railway service, but it is accessible by bus services operated by [[Bus Éireann]] and private operators. The nearest airports are [[City of Derry Airport]] and [[Donegal Airport]].<br />
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== Related Pages ==<br />
* [[Donegal]]<br />
* [[Letterkenny]]<br />
* [[Slieve League]]<br />
* [[Mount Errigal]]<br />
* [[Gaeltacht]]<br />
* [[O'Donnell dynasty]]<br />
* [[Nine Years' War (Ireland)]]<br />
* [[Flight of the Earls]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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[[Category:County Donegal| ]]<br />
[[Category:Counties of the Republic of Ireland]]<br />
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