Rotten Island Explained

Rotten Island
Map:island of Ireland
Native Name:An tOileán Bréan
Native Name Link:Irish language
Location:Atlantic Ocean
Coordinates:54.6167°N -34°W
Country:Ireland
Country Admin Divisions Title:Province
Country Admin Divisions:Ulster
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:County
Country Admin Divisions 1:Donegal
Population:0

Rotten Island (Irish: An tOileán Bréan) is a small island close to the entrance of Killybegs Harbour, an inlet of Donegal Bay, in County Donegal, Ireland.

Features

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rotten Island Lighthouse . Lighthouse Depot . 2008-06-27.