Letterkenny

Letterkenny (Leitir Ceanainn in Irish) is the largest town in County Donegal, in the Republic of Ireland, located 35 miles north of Donegal Town and 20 miles west of Derry in Northern Ireland. Its name is an anglicisation of the Irish language name, which, translated literally, means "The Slope of the Cannon Family."

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Irish - County Donegal - Republic of Ireland - Donegal - Derry - Northern Ireland - Anglicisation

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The current population of Letterkenny is approximately 15,000, and the total population of the hinterland surrounding it is estimated to be 25,000-30,000 people. Despite its size, it is not the administrative center of Donegal, which is Lifford. It is situated at the base of the picturesque Lough Swilly.

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Hinterland - Lifford - Lough Swilly

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Some prominent buildings in Letterkenny include St. Eunan's Cathedral, St. Eunan's College, the Workhouse (now functioning as the town's museum), and St. Conal's Hospital. Letterkenny Institute of Technology is a higher education institution in the town.

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St. Eunan's Cathedral - St. Eunan's College - Workhouse - St. Conal's Hospital - Letterkenny Institute of Technology

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