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An tOileán Dubh

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An tOileán Dubh
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An tOileán Dubh is a small islet in County Donegal, waiting for boots on its black shore. It may have given fishers a quiet place to sit or tempted them to chase ghosts. The name itself is a warning about darkness, depth and the kind of loneliness that makes people invent company.
An tOileán Dubh is recorded as a islet in County Donegal. Its open map record supplies this location and any linked names or public references.
An tOileán Dubh, meaning "the Black Island" in Irish, is a small islet located off the coast of County Donegal, traditionally associated with early Gaelic settlements. It is notable for its linguistic and toponymic significance, reflecting the island's historical connection to the Irish language and culture in the region.

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