Gweebarra Bay

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Gweebarra Bay
Gweebarra Bay (Ireland)

Gweebarra Bay (Irish: Gaoth Beara) is located on the west coast of County Donegal, in Ireland. The mouth of the River Gweebarra and Innishkeel Island are here.

The towns on the bay are Narin; Portnoo; and Cor

A view of the Bay. Gweebarra Bay, Donegal - geograph.org.uk - 126267.jpg
A view of the Bay.

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Coordinates: 54°52′N8°27′W / 54.867°N 8.450°W / 54.867; -8.450

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